Daily Archives: May 28, 2010

Drug War Hysteria

I’ve been peripherally following the hysteria the Brits have been having over mephedrone — a legal synthetic stimulant that started gaining some popularity with clubbers. In March, two young men died (aged 18 and 19) and the media widely reported … Continue reading

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Union Bud Tender

San Jose union begins organizing pot workers A major California labor union is organizing medical cannabis workers in Oakland, a move that analysts say will help efforts to legalize marijuana and open the door for the union to organize thousands … Continue reading

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Teachers suspended for teaching about the Constitution in a Senior Government Class

Norfolk, Virginia Two Norview High School teachers were placed on paid administrative leave this week after a parent complained that they distributed classroom materials that gave advice on how to deal with police if stopped. What material did they show … Continue reading

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