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Servetus on MKUltra resurfaces as a new HBO series: “Stressed-out rats like marijuana: It isn’t just people — when given the chance rats may also use cannabis to cope…” Dec 21, 13:19
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Servetus on It isn’t about the drugs.: “If I were to guess I would say it’s about the oil. Venezuela’s oil reserves aren’t just large. Venezuela has…” Dec 11, 12:17
NorCalNative on It isn’t about the drugs.: “Pete, I would certainly agree it’s not about the drugs. Trump is very much about creating news cycles. Could very…” Dec 9, 15:09
Atrocity on It isn’t about the drugs.: “It’s about the sadism. It’s always been about the sadism. It’s 100% about hurting and/or killing people just to watch…” Dec 9, 09:25
Servetus on MKUltra resurfaces as a new HBO series: “Psilocybin and the rabies virus are used to explain the rewiring of mental circuits: 5-Dec-2025 – An international collaboration led…” Dec 6, 20:34
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How things have changed
Hearing tomorrow in the United States House Committee on the Judiciary: Marijuana Laws in America: Racial Justice and the Need for Reform Having a really hard time even wrapping my head around that concept, when I think back to what … Continue reading
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Commenting on Illinois legalization
So, the local paper is aware that I’ve been pretty active in drug policy reform and decided to interview me (and others) about the new legalization of marijuana in Illinois. In today’s Pantagraph, Marijuana legalization proponents, opponents look to future … Continue reading
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My home state comes through
It’s been rough living in Illinois and seeing all the progress in Colorado, California, Washington, etc., with only one of the most meager and restrictive medical marijuana programs. So, it’s pretty thrilling to now be living in the first state … Continue reading
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The latest addition to the Democratic field may be the worst
Joe Biden threw his hat in the ring today, and Kyle Jaeger at Marijuana Moment has done an outstanding job of detailing Biden’s history of positions with regard to marijuana and drug policy. Where Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Stands On … Continue reading
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Surprise! The war on drugs doesn’t work
The United States’ ‘War on Drugs’ Really Did Make Things Worse, New Research Finds After five decades of intense and expensive policing, the United States’ so-called ‘war on drugs’ has only created a bigger problem, a new study has found. … Continue reading
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More mail
Hi there I was looking for content on pets recently when I stumbled on drugwarrant.com. Good stuff! Everything is really well written and laid out! Did you know that almost half of all pet owners share a bed with their … Continue reading
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Infographics and scams
I get inundated by emails from people wanting to write an article for my site (with just a couple of text links to their company), or offering “wonderful” infographics for me to share with you, which are also linked to … Continue reading
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Must-haves in legalization bills
Some good advice from Shaleen Title, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner: Top Ten Equity Must-Haves in Any Legalization Bill Homegrow. Allow consumers to grow a limited number of their own plants at home (in MA, it’s 6 per adult with max … Continue reading
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Finally, figuring out how to convince people to support legalization
Marijuana Use Before Sex Leads To More Satisfying Orgasms, Study Finds
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How times have changed
Remember when Bill Clinton admitted to having tried marijuana, but had to modify it by claiming he hadn’t inhaled? And even then, he had to be a big drug warrior in order to counter the “druggie” image. In contrast, the … Continue reading
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