Three new drinking laws spur college students to political action
According to Minnesota Public Radio, college students in St. Joseph, Minn. were surprised when three new laws went into effect in their town. The three are detailed in this report … Continue reading
Former White House attorney accuses Orange County Deputy DA of improper lobbying
[Note from Editor: The Social Host Ordinance was passed by the Laguna Beach City Council despite vocal public opposition on December 4, 2012 and is currently in effect] Assistant District … Continue reading
Three steps to a successful Social Host Ordinance
So many laws, so few results Thousand Oaks, California The need for objectivity Three steps to creating a successful SHO So many laws, so few results At last count, thousands … Continue reading
A weird week in underage drinking?
This weekly roundup in underage drinking news leaves us with more questions than answers. Justin Bieber plays beer pong? Maybe our little boy singer is growing up and making mistakes, … Continue reading
[POLL] Guilt by association is the rule at many high schools
; NOTE: This article is reprinted from my new column on parenting in politics on examiner.com: Guilt-by-association may not be a valid way of judging someone’s guilt or innocence, but … Continue reading
Need Your Thoughts on Party for Soldier Headed to Afghanistan
This article by Olga Enger is reprinted in full from today’s MiddletownPatch without editing. We want to know what you think given this scenario. Couple Cited for Serving Underage Guests at Farewell … Continue reading
Charges dropped against Stanford University Prof. Burnett
We wonder, doesn’t District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe owe the Burnetts an apology?
Connecticut Legislature Passes Major Amendment to Social Host Law
On the last day of the session, Connecticut’s Senate passed a significant amendment to the state’s existing Social Host Law widening the list of prohibitions and strengthening the penalties if … Continue reading
Hunting Parties
Using military tactics, elite squads patrol the streets of U.S. towns on the lookout for…What? Terrorists? Meth labs? No, teen parties.
Underage Drinking & the Law 