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George Soros’ quiet overhaul of the U.S. justice system

While America’s political kingmakers inject their millions into high-profile presidential and congressional contests, Democratic mega-donor George Soros has directed his wealth into an under-the-radar 2016 campaign to advance one of the progressive movement’s core goals — reshaping the American justice system.

The billionaire financier has channeled […]

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Presented for your perusal without my comment, because I’m on vacation… Drug Policy Wonks Propose Two Pathways For Legal Marijuana. “As a handful of states gear up for marijuana legalization ballot initiatives in November, drug policy experts Mark Kleiman and John Hudak explain how laws can be easily reformed.”

“Forty years from now we will […]

New York State of Mind

Just spent the day enjoying the beauty of the Hudson River, on the beginning of a month-long road trip through the NorthEast. I started in Wisconsin, and after New York, will be heading into Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and eastern Canada.

Consider this an open thread.

Facing Tough Primary, DNC Chair […]

Take re-scheduling to Congress

Clearly, the DEA has a lot of vested interest in keeping marijuana in schedule 1, and there’s absolutely no chance that change will happen through that agency. This means that it must happen from another direction, which means Congress.

The good news is that there are finally members of Congress who also believe this needs […]

Federal government chooses to stay in the dark ages

No big surprise here, but the DEA has refused to reschedule marijuana at all, and is continuing its stranglehold on industrial hemp. Meanwhile, the administration is making a very minor concession by allowing additional research supply sites for medical marijuana research projects.

The New York Times was pretty much bamboozled by this in their article: […]

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NYPD Sued for Refusing to Reveal Data on Millions in Asset Forfeiture Revenue

The New York City Police Department is stonewalling a records request for information on how it collects and distributes “tens of millions” of dollars in seized cash and property under asset forfeiture laws, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by Bronx Defenders, […]

NorCalNative on Anniversaries: “Well said Pete. One of the fathers of CA MMJ, deceased physician Tod Mikuriya said, “It wasn’t just marijuana that…” Jun 17, 12:17
Son of Sam Walton on Amazon supports marijuana legalization: “Cannabis is so harmful, it was the reason he was killed, but no cannabis was stolen from the victim, so…” Jun 14, 15:17
Great Harry's Ghost! on Amazon supports marijuana legalization: “OT… Anti-cannabis/pro-prohibition sheriff remarking on the very recent death of a teen shot in a park, watch the first 90…” Jun 12, 00:10
Servetus on Time for drug sniffing dogs to find a new job: “Risk of opioid and UVB addiction is increased by vitamin D deficiencies in a rat study done at Massachusetts General…” Jun 11, 20:14
NorCalNative on Amazon supports marijuana legalization: “OT The FDA just approved a drug to treat Alzheimer’s patients called Aduhelm. It’s a monoclonal antibody that removes amyloid…” Jun 9, 11:22
Servetus on Amazon supports marijuana legalization: “Once Amazon does this, I hope they don’t try to corner the marijuana market. It would be bad PR.” Jun 3, 20:55
Son of Sam Walton on Time for drug sniffing dogs to find a new job: “Let’s train K9s to sniff out emotions. I’m assuming depression and PTSD have chemicals involved. Hospitals, nursing homes, VA clinics,…” Jun 2, 20:23

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