TOP: Gambling world descends on Albany to get sports betting law OK'd -- The Buffalo News
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buffalonews - (US) As the pro-sports gambling forces tangle over how a law might be crafted, getting little attention so far are concerns from people who say Ne... (Mon Jun 18 14:12:34 2018 PDT)

TOP: Legalize pot in New York? A state panel says yes -- The Buffalo News
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buffalonews - (US) A state administrative panel is recommending that marijuana be legalized. ALBANY b A Cuomo administration panel will recommend New York State legalize recreational use of marijuana. Have been examining the issue of marijuana legalization since Gov. (Mon Jun 18 14:12:34 2018 PDT)

UK: May distances herself from review of law on medicinal... - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Theresa May REFUSES to back Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt on changing the law on medical cannabis after epileptic boy Billy Caldwell's case Theresa May REFUSES to back Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt on changing the law on medical cannabis after epileptic boy Billy Caldwell's case May was challenged to endorse her Health Secretary on medical cannabisB Theresa May today refused to endorse her Health Secretary's ca... (Mon Jun 18 10:04:18 2018 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: 'Shabu' shipment case: Customs fixer Mark Taguba surrenders to NBI - Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - Shabub shipment case: Customs fixer Mark Taguba surrenders to NBI ! Inquirer News b Shabub shipment case: Customs fixer Mark Taguba surrenders to NBI Customs fixer Mark Ruben Taguba II has surrendered to the National Bureau ofB Investigation (NBI) operatives fo... (Mon Jun 18 08:02:27 2018 PDT)

CANADA: 'This feels like home' - The Kingston Whig-Standard
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thewhig - (Canada) It is important to note that 53 per cent of respondents are without stable housing due to conflict and abuse by a spouse/partner,” Ferguson wrote in her report. “Twenty-eight per cent indicated they were homeless due to an addict... (Mon Jun 18 02:25:09 2018 PDT)

[2]: Manila-based drug trafficker killed in Tarlac bust
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journal.com.ph - (US) Luis Ventura said this after a shabu supplier from Manila was killed in an entrapment here yesterday morning. (Sun Jun 17 23:12:39 2018 PDT)

OH: Akron Ohio News - CSB levy headed to ballot
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akron - Summit County Public Health; Summit County Probate Court; the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board; and the county Developmental Disabilities Board for the operation of the Volunteer Guardian Program... (Sun Jun 17 18:22:05 2018 PDT)

drug-war dehumanization

drug users, dehumanized

UK: John Abodunrin jailed for county line drug dealing - Crime - Norwich Evening News
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eveningnews24 - (US) For nine months John Abodunrin was orchestrating two county lines - named Mason and Jimmy Joe - and would send out bulk text messages to local drug users to advertise availability. (Mon Jun 18 10:23:36 2018 PDT)

CANADA: City prepares for cannabis legalization - Timmins Press
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timminspress - (Canada) City prepares for cannabis legalization ! Timmins Press City prepares for cannabis legalization Preparations are underway for recreational cannabis use in the community. (Mon Jun 18 02:13:52 2018 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: Albay anti-drug ops: 6 arrested, P1.75M worth of 'shabu' seized - Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - Albay anti-drug ops: 6 arrested, P1.75M worth of 'shabu' seized ! Inquirer News Albay anti-drug ops: 6 arrested, P1.75M worth of ‘shabu’ seized Albay anti-drug ops: 6 arrested, P1.75M worth of &... (Sat Jun 16 08:02:24 2018 PDT)

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OR: Marijuana abundance driving price downward; - There are just over 1000 licenses to grow pot in Oregon b but another 950 are in the queue. Curry County is home to 10 marijuana dispensaries. (Fri Jun 15 21:22:14 2018 PDT) [also currypilot10672]

AK: High standards: Legal marijuana store set to receive state license renewal - The Valdez Star
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valdezstar - (US) Was the first retailer to receive a state license to legally sell marijuana to consumers and is the only store in Alaska that has been able to continually operate since voters elected to allow pot to be openly sold and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol. (Thu Jun 14 18:34:54 2018 PDT)

AK: SitNews - Opinion/Letter: BARR vs BEE: ABJECT RACISM vs ABJECT RUDENESS By David G Hanger
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sitnews.us - (US) SitNews - Opinion/Letter: BARR vs BEE: ABJECT RACISM vs ABJECT RUDENESS By David G Hanger BARR vs BEE: ABJECT RACISM vs ABJECT RUDENESS Roseanne Barr has been spewing racist crap for a long time on her time, and there is no question she is what she says. Roseanne Barr has been spewing racist crap for a long time on her time, and there is no question she is what she says. ... (Thu Jun 14 18:33:22 2018 PDT)

CO: Cabins, campfires and cannabis - Boulder Weekly
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boulderweekly - (US) Campfires and cannabis They also have a 420 Happy Hour. (Thu Jun 14 16:01:06 2018 PDT)

drug-free utopia

intolerance will save the kids (drug war propaganda themes 5 6 and 7.)

UK: John Abodunrin jailed for county line drug dealing - Crime - Norwich Evening News
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eveningnews24 - (US) For nine months John Abodunrin was orchestrating two county lines - named Mason and Jimmy Joe - and would send out bulk text messages to local drug users to advertise availability. (Mon Jun 18 10:23:36 2018 PDT)

CANADA: UPDATE: Government rejects 13 Senate changes to pot bill, including ban on home growing - Regional - News - The Journal Pioneer
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journalpioneer - (US) Including ban on home growing Marijuana OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is rejecting more than a dozen Senate amendments to its landmark law to legalize cannabis. (Mon Jun 18 02:23:36 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Mother of sick boy seeks legalization of medical marijuana - Regional - News - The Journal Pioneer
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journalpioneer - (US) Mother of sick boy seeks legalization of medical marijuana ! Regional ! News ! The Journal Pioneer Mother of sick boy seeks legalization of medical marijuana LONDON b The mother of an epileptic boy at the centre of a debate over medical marijuana in the U.K. is calling for an urgent meeting with ministers to discuss liberalizing British policy. (Mon Jun 18 02:23:36 2018 PDT)

CANADA: City prepares for cannabis legalization - Timmins Press
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timminspress - (Canada) City prepares for cannabis legalization ! Timmins Press City prepares for cannabis legalization Preparations are underway for recreational cannabis use in the community. (Mon Jun 18 02:13:52 2018 PDT)

OR: Opinions - Nugget Newspaper - Sisters, Oregon News, Events, Classifieds - Sisters, Oregon
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nuggetnews - (US) CANNABIS - yes or no? Four years ago, in November 2014, Sisters voted narrowly to permit marijuana dispensaries to open for business, as did the entire state of Oregon. Four years ago, in November 2014, Sisters voted narrowly to permit marijuan... (Sun Jun 17 22:05:26 2018 PDT)

OH: Akron Children's Hospital creates addiction services program - Crain's Cleveland Business
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crainscleveland - (US) Akron Children's Hospital creates addiction services program ! Crain's Cleveland Business Akron Children's Hospital creates addiction services program ... (Sun Jun 17 18:17:35 2018 PDT)

UK: James Stunt 'rubbed cocaine on his gums in court' as he battled with ex-wife Petra Ecclestone - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) It was claimed last night. Told The Mail on Sunday: b During the divorce someone who was in court confided in me that James was dabbing something from a cigarette packet and rubbing it on his gums. (Sun Jun 17 10:02:48 2018 PDT)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

scare parents with tales of irresistible drug-power (themes 4, 5, and 6.)

TOP: pilotonline.com - Latest news from Hampton Roads
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TOP: pilotonline.com - Latest news from Hampton Roads - (US) [ ...] ... (Mon Jun 18 14:13:05 2018 PDT)

TOP: All in for fighting opioid abuse in Florida - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) Four panelists will discuss how well policies are working to address the scourge of opioid addiction. (Mon Jun 18 14:08:13 2018 PDT)

TOP: Newborns in opioid withdrawal may do better on methadone than morphine, major study finds - Philly
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philly - (US) Yet experts still are not sure whether morphine or methadone is best to gradually break the infants’. (Mon Jun 18 14:05:30 2018 PDT)

TOP: Opioid overdoses among kids, teens have nearly tripled in recent years - Chicago Tribune
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chicagotribune - (US) Teens have nearly tripled in recent years - Chicago Tribune Opioid overdoses among kids. Teens have nearly tripled in recent years In both age groups. (Mon Jun 18 14:01:39 2018 PDT)

UK: John Abodunrin jailed for county line drug dealing - Crime - Norwich Evening News
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eveningnews24 - (US) For nine months John Abodunrin was orchestrating two county lines - named Mason and Jimmy Joe - and would send out bulk text messages to local drug users to advertise availability. (Mon Jun 18 10:23:36 2018 PDT)

CANADA: City prepares for cannabis legalization - Timmins Press
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timminspress - (Canada) City prepares for cannabis legalization ! Timmins Press City prepares for cannabis legalization Preparations are underway for recreational cannabis use in the community. (Mon Jun 18 02:13:52 2018 PDT)

OR: I Tried Microdosing With Four Different Psychedelic Drugs. Here's What Happened. - Willamette Week
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wweek - (US) Silicon Valley types were using microdoses of psychedelic drugs to juice creativity or make their lives seem meaningful. We're Entering a New Golden Age of Psychedelicsb And Portland is Leading the Way But for 10 days. (Sun Jun 17 22:18:22 2018 PDT)

breaking news for these drug war propaganda themes - hated group madness, violence, illness survival of society gateway, use is abuse children demonize, war, epidemic total prohibition dissent attacked

CO: Lamar Police Report - June 14 - Lamar Ledger
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lamarledger - (US) Martinez Romero was also arrested on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Resisting Arrest. (Mon Jun 18 16:08:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: The Oklahoman
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TOP: Trump administration abandons crackdown on legal marijuana
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latimes - (US) The Trump administration is abandoning a Justice Department threat to crack down on recreational marijuana in states where it is legal. A move that could enable cannabis businesses in California and other states that have legalized pot to operate without fear of federal raids and prosecution. (Mon Jun 18 14:00:48 2018 PDT)

TOP: Trump says he is likely to support ending blanket federal ban on marijuana
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latimes - (US) Trump says he is likely to support ending blanket federal ban on marijuana President Trump said he likely will support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana. President Trump said he likely will support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana. (Mon Jun 18 14:00:48 2018 PDT)

OR: We're Entering A New Golden Age of Psychedelics, and Portland is Leading the Way - Willamette Week
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wweek - (US) Portland is Leading the Way - Willamette Week We're Entering A New Golden Age of Psychedelics. Portland is Leading the Way Portland is the psychedelic underbelly of America. Some estimate a few thousand Portlanders are doing what Chris is doingb microdosing. Using small doses of LSD or shrooms that leave the user totally functional but feelingb &better. ( Some estimate a few thousand Portlanders are doing wha... (Sun Jun 17 22:18:22 2018 PDT)

OR: Man with ax yields heavy police presence in south Eugene
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kezi - (US) Man with ax yields heavy police presence in south Eugene A man was taken into custody on a non-criminal hold after police found him with an ax in south Eugene. (Sun Jun 17 21:34:46 2018 PDT)

OR: Forest science foundation study released;
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prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

TOP: Rick Scott Articles, Photos, and Videos - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Leon County circuit court Judge Karen Gievers on Tuesday upheld her May 25 ruling that the Florida Legislature's provision banning smokable medical marijuana is unconstitutional. (Mon Jun 18 14:10:00 2018 PDT)

[2]: Ex-Tokhang surrenderer back in jail for drugs
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journal.com.ph - (US) A 33-YEAR old suspected drug dealer in Pangasinan who surrendered to local police authorities during the initial implementation of the Philippine National Police Oplan: Tokhang last year was arrested in a buy-bust operation in San Carlos City on Monday afternoon. (Sun Jun 17 23:12:39 2018 PDT)

OR: Cultivation Classic 2017 - Willamette Week
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wweek - (US) THC OUTDOOR THC INDOOR THC GREENHOUSE He is author/editor of seven books on cannabis and medicinal herbs. Is a global leader in opioid and cannabis research. Dominic Corva is the founder and Social Science Research Director at the Cannabis and Social Policy Center (CASP). He was most recently an adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Washington (2015-2016) and visiting assistant professor in Public ... (Sun Jun 17 22:18:22 2018 PDT)

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OH: Madison Press - News, Obituaries, Sports, Classifieds and More - (US) DAYTON — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer, and U.S. ... (Sun Jun 17 18:25:31 2018 PDT)

OH: The Akron Legal News
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akronlegalnews - Attorney General candidate may face conflict in opioid suit A review by The Associated Press finds Ohio's Democratic attorney general candidate Dettelbach facing a potential conflict of interest that could affect his ability to prosecute the pharmaceutical industry in the stateb s lawsuit over the opioid crisis if he is elected. (Sun Jun 17 18:07:57 2018 PDT)

TOP: Nobel Prize Awards Articles, Photos, and Videos - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) A recent opinion column b Science That Leadsb by my colleagu... (Sun Jun 17 14:08:50 2018 PDT)

TOP: FBI agent removed from Russia probe for anti-Trump texts says he's willing to testify before Congress - Orlando Sentinel
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CANADA: City prepares for cannabis legalization - Timmins Press
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timminspress - (Canada) City prepares for cannabis legalization ! Timmins Press City prepares for cannabis legalization Preparations are underway for recreational cannabis use in the community. (Mon Jun 18 02:13:52 2018 PDT)

OR: What You Should Be Smoking This Month - Willamette Week
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wweek - (US) The monthly cannabis update that smokes all the weed so you don't have to. (Sun Jun 17 22:18:22 2018 PDT)

OR: SPECIAL REPORT: Pets on Pot
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kezi - (US) With how fast the marijuana industry is growing. She was left with little options until her husband. Chuck was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and issued a medical marijuana card. (Fri Jun 15 21:35:49 2018 PDT)

TOP: Strange brew? Tampa Bay group hopes to grow hops and medical marijuana in the same spot - tbo.com
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tbo - Two that rank high are medical marijuana and craft beers. Part of the space already is poised to become Florida s first commercial hydroponic farm for growing hops. (Fri Jun 15 14:09:49 2018 PDT)

UK: Mother has epileptic son's cannabis oil seized at Heathrow - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Mother has epileptic son's cannabis oil seized at Heathrow ! Daily Mail Online 'I'd rather have him illegally alive than legally dead': Mother of epileptic boy. (Fri Jun 15 10:03:02 2018 PDT)

CANADA: La consommation de cannabis A l'adolescence peut entraA.ner des symptA4mes psychotiques - JDM
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journaldemontreal - La consommation de cannabis C lb adolescence peut entraC.ner des symptC4mes psychotiques ! JDM 2018-06-12 - Le pot peut entraC.ner des symptC4mes psychotiques La consommation de cannabis C lb adolescen... (Fri Jun 15 02:17:54 2018 PDT)

AK: Cops suspended after allegedly eating pot, calling for backup - KTVA 11 - The Voice of Alaska
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ktva - (US) Calling for backup Dominelli was suspended pending an investigation after allegedly consuming edible marijuana on Jan. 28. (Thu Jun 14 18:27:59 2018 PDT)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

TOP: Fawn rescued from Marion County home where marijuana was found - Lexington Herald Leader
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kentucky - (US) Fawn rescued from Marion County home where marijuana was found ! Lexington Herald Leader Conservation officers rescued a captive deer from a home in Marion County this week and arrested a man and his mother on drug charges in the process. (Mon Jun 18 14:24:25 2018 PDT)

TOP: Legalize pot in New York? A state panel says yes -- The Buffalo News
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buffalonews - (US) A state administrative panel is recommending that marijuana be legalized. ALBANY b A Cuomo administration panel will recommend New York State legalize recreational use of marijuana. Have been examining the issue of marijuana legalization since Gov. (Mon Jun 18 14:12:34 2018 PDT)

TOP: Rick Scott Articles, Photos, and Videos - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Leon County circuit court Judge Karen Gievers on Tuesday upheld her May 25 ruling that the Florida Legislature's provision banning smokable medical marijuana is unconstitutional. (Mon Jun 18 14:10:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical marijuana bill passes in Florida Legislature - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Though proposed bans on vaping and edibles that were raised during the regular session are out. Patients will be able to obtain a marijuana recommendation for a 70-day supply. (Mon Jun 18 14:10:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical marijuana store opens near Miami's Dadeland Mall - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Just down the street from Miamib s bustling Dadeland Mall is the newest medical marijuana store to open in South Florida. (Mon Jun 18 14:10:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical marijuana drive-thru coming to Florida - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Medical marijuana patients will have a new option to get their pot. (Mon Jun 18 14:10:00 2018 PDT)

TOP: First Orlando medical marijuana dispensary opens for business - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) He was among a dozen patients waiting for the doors of the dispensary to open. The marijuana is grown and processed on dedicated acreage at Knox Nursery in Winter Garden. There are 730 patients in the Orlando area approved by the state to receive medical marijuana. (Mon Jun 18 14:08:13 2018 PDT)