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Welcome
…to Network Against Prohibition from Northern Territory, Australia. It’s an interesting organization, with one of the more unusual website front pages I’ve seen. In addition to a demonic pot-smoking Santa Claus, they have this delightfully absurd smiling marijuana leaf, who … Continue reading
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Interesting times in Alabama
Thanks to Loretta Nall of the U.S. Marijuana Party and Pot-TV who sent some interesting news from Alabama. The Mobile Register reports that the folks there are pretty conflicted about marijuana, yet overwhelmingly support medical use. More than three-quarters of … Continue reading
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Chong on Leno
Hilarious! Tommy’s back from prison and hasn’t lost his sense of humor. Talked about his arrest and prison time. Cheech showed up as well (the two of them are doing another movie). It was nice to see that Tommy Chong … Continue reading
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Breaking News. Andrea Barthwell resigns.
Just reported a few minutes ago. Barthwell resigned from the Drug Czar’s office to “explore” the idea of running for Senate. Update: The question, of course, is “Could she win?” Barthwell has some Illinois connections, particularly in the treatment field, … Continue reading
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Senator Barthwell?
Via Drug Policy Alliance’s new blog D’Alliance, I learn (oddly enough) what was reported in my own local paper: Deputy Drug Czar Andrea Barthwell is actually considering running for Senate in Illinois. As a review, Illinois Senator Fitzgerald (R) is … Continue reading
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Chong Freed!
In the heat of the Hinchey amendment information, I almost missed the fact that Tommy Chong was released on Wednesday, after a nine month imprisonment that shouldn’t have happened. Tommy will be on the Jay Leno Show tonight!
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DARE to be Fascist
Despite the fact that all studies show DARE is a failure, it still has its fans. But in Marshfield, Tavares said he has received only positive feedback about the program and he firmly believes it’s a needed resource. As an … Continue reading
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More on the Amendment
I now have the full text of the debate online. Parts of it are very much worth reading. All of Farr’s opening remarks were excellent. Rohrabacher had some nice points on states’ rights. Also speaking in favor were Paul, Woolsey, … Continue reading
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Ignorance in the House of Representatives
The amendment that would have prevented the Federal government from harrassing medical marijuana patients in states where it’s legal has failed. It’s what we’ve been calling the Hinchey/Rohrabacher amendement, but showed up in the House proceedings as the Farr Amendment … Continue reading
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Critical Action Needed Now! Hinchey/Rohrabacher Amendment.
I asked you to act on this on June 4. We’re asking again, because it looks like a vote may take place on Wednesday or Thursday. A major coordinated effort is taking place to make a victory happen. It can … Continue reading
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