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Interview questions we should hear more often…
In today’s get underground reporter Jake McGee asked Ralph Nader: Do you think John Walters [ONDCP “Drug Czar”] is insane? Now personally, I think the answer is “No. Walters knows what he’s doing.” However, I think the question is particularly … Continue reading
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Red Tape, Big Pharm Muscle Strangle Medical Marijuana
That’s the title of an article by C. Spencer Beggs at Fox News today. It’s a very strong statement about how the government has stifled medical marijuana research, and points out some strong conflict of interest at NIDA. Despite a … Continue reading
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Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article — Protecting an Independent Judiciary — where I talked about my concerns regarding the attacks by DeLay, Cornyn et al on the Judiciary, and as part of that, I mentioned by … Continue reading
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Legalized Pot would save money
Of course, we know this, but it’s fun to see it in a newspaper now and then. From the Bellingham Herald (Washington): Another view: Legalized pot would save money, by Dick Startz. Washington state would save about $105 million a … Continue reading
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Man released, after serving four extra years due to clerical error
Here’s an odd one (from the Idaho Statesman): It began Aug. 7, 1997, when Hernandez was returning to his job at a potato shed in Aberdeen from Wyoming, where he’d dropped his kids with their mom. During a traffic stop … Continue reading
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University Colorado Students Pass Referendum
Via Cannabis News: Colorado — University of Colorado students this week approved a measure that asks officials to ease up on marijuana penalties. The referendum, put forth by the Boulder-based group Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation, asks that university officials … Continue reading
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A new job for Andrea?
Libby at Last One Speaks scooped me big time with the rumor that Andrea Barthwell has been hired by G.W. Pharmaceuticals to lobby for approval of its cannabis-plant extracts in the U.S. No problem for Andrea’s new-found flexible viewpoints. Libby’s … Continue reading
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Texas Tidings
Lots has been happening in Texas, all covered extremely well by Scott at Grits for Breakfast, including some remarkable efforts towards restructuring low-level marijuana penalties, an attempt to ban so-called “consent searches”, going after rogue task forces and lots more. … Continue reading
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Action Alert: Five Years for Passing a Joint
Absolutely horrible legislation is going through Congress. Please take a moment to email your Representative and Senators. (Via TalkLeft) Congressman James Sensenbrenner has launched his next assault on freedom. The full House Judiciary Committee is set to vote as early … Continue reading
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An Unlucky Crook
A Palm Bay, Florida man was at work when a tornado came and ripped off the roof of his home. That’s pretty bad luck. Unfortunately, the lack of roof exposed the 54 marijuana plants in his bedroom, which were noticed … Continue reading
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