I was recently informed by a dear friend who had been a dues-paying member of the National Libertarian Party since the late 1980s that The Donald would be speaking at the National Libertarian Convention on May 25.

The president, citing old-timey “gateway drug” concerns, has steadfastly resisted attempts to resolve this conflict by repealing the federal ban on marijuana.

A simultaneous groan.

I wish it were different, but looks like it will never be.

Our leaders meanwhile are too concerned with playing political games and preserving their own power to improve the lives of the people they claim to represent.

Reflect on the words of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) in his Washington Post article titled “Why Is Congress So Dumb?” Thereby hangs a tale of congressional anemia and languor.

The implications of even a guilty verdict will not be kryptonite for Trump’s chances in November

Since marijuana is legal in California — has been for years — the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug is no big deal for weed purveyors and consumers in the Golden State, right?

Let’s hope Newsom heeds his own words and gets out the veto pen.

Congratulation to Congressman-elect Vince Fong, who appears to be well on the way to setting a new state record for victories in a single election cycle.