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Open Thread
Having a tough time finding time to post right now, operating on a severe lack of sleep. Having a good time, though. I’m faculty advisor for a college student group called Theatre of Ted. They do underground open-mic-style theatre every … Continue reading
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Pot laws ruled unconstitutional
Now, don’t get too excited… it was one judge in Ontario, Canada. And he’s given the government 3 months to fix the problem. But still… Ontario judge declares criminalization of pot unconstitutional Ontario is one step closer to the legalization … Continue reading
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When student journalism works
We’ve been having fun here with the ongoing “Kids Say the Darndest Things” series, and probably will continue to do so as long as student journalists embarrass themselves and the future of the profession. Here’s an example that actually proves … Continue reading
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Drug Lords Celebrate the Drug War at the UN
A fun protest… with a point.
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Kids Say the Darndest Things
A continuation of our popular series. Today’s entry is an editorial from the “Crimson Report Staff” at Arvada High School (CO). They do get a little extra lenience for still being in High School, where they apparently haven’t had instruction … Continue reading
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Open thread
Feel free to discuss the Cultural Baggage show or anything else you wish.
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What about the children?
This is depressing as hell… Mexican drug cartels targeting and killing children According to U.S. and Mexican experts, competing criminal groups appear to be killing children to terrorize the population or prove to rivals that their savagery is boundless, as … Continue reading
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With the black market, corruption is inevitable
The mainstream media is catching on to the fact that our sacred border isn’t secure even when we have our own employees guarding it. Mexican cartels corrupting more US border officials? In the Mexican drug war, U.S. authorities are finding … Continue reading
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Deep Thought
If the government shuts down, will the DEA continue to raid medical marijuana operations? My understanding is that the DEA will continue to operate as a “critical public safety” component in case of a shutdown, which is completely baffling. If … Continue reading
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Ketamine increases neuroplasticity in female mice but not in males: 31-Jul-2026 –Doctors use ketamine on patients as general anesthesia before…