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Possible medical marijuana vote in Illinois tomorrow
Ill. medical marijuana vote expected Tuesday If the Senate votes on Haine‰s bill tomorrow, it will be the farthest a marijuana proposal has gotten in Illinois. Last chance to call your Senator if you live in Illinois. [Thanks, Julie!]
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More signs that the tide is shifting
A major article in Foreign Policy by Editor in Chief Moisés Naím: Wasted First, the recognition of the historical disconnect and the damage it causes… This ‹it doesn‰t work, but don‰t change itŠ incongruity is not just a quirk of … Continue reading
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Supreme Court rejects attempt to invalidate California’s medical marijuana law
Maybe now the San Diego county officials will stop throwing their ridiculous (and costly) temper tantrum against medical marijuana and follow the state law. Link The justices, without comment, denied a hearing to officials from San Diego and San Bernardino … Continue reading
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UK’s ‘phoney’ drug war criticized
The criticism is coming from a right-wing think tank who claims that the British government has been too lax. It said the UK’s policy of spending most of its drug budget on treatment was less effective than spending more on … Continue reading
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Want to help write a Congressional campaign policy?
Adriel Hampton is running for U.S. Congress in the 2009 special election for California’s 10th District. I‰m asking for concerned citizens of every stripe to help me devise a strong anti-Drug War policy statement for my Congressional campaign. I‰ve given … Continue reading
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