TOP: From extortion to sex exploitation, South Florida facilities holding migrant kids have faced problems - Sun Sentinel
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sun-sentinel - (US) Franky Santos, a youth care worker at the facility, told a Miami judge this week he was hired to watch children at the shelter, despite having a felony marijuana charge on his record and being in drug court, according to a (Fri Jun 22 14:09:38 2018 PDT)

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sun-sentinel - (US) National Selfie Day is June 21, and in that spirit, we gathered several popular spots for tourists and residents to take a digital self portrait. Each Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m., WTVJ-Ch. 6b s morning personalities will be visiting popular Miami-Dade and Broward spots in a news van to give away free coffee and pastries including pastelitos and croquetas. ... (Fri Jun 22 14:09:38 2018 PDT)

TOP: He gave a $125k gift to Jefferson, expecting it would help get a marijuana growing license. Was it pay-to-play? - Philly
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philly - (US) S novel marijuana research program are citing Mallory’. S payment to Jefferson as evidence of what they say is a form of infecting the state’. Arrangements between universities and marijuana companies are still in flux. —. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: Youth care worker overseeing kids seized at border has pending felony drug charges - tbo.com
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tbo - Some of the youngsters are. Or were. Being cared for by a 38-year-old man who is in Miami-Dade's Drug Court facing pending felony drug possession charges. (Thu Jun 21 14:10:40 2018 PDT)

TOP: Apopka Articles, Photos, and Videos - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) Apopka moves toward rescinding ban on medical marijuana ... (Thu Jun 21 14:07:54 2018 PDT)

TOP: Lake deputies arrest woman with baby, drugs in vehicle, sheriff's office says - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) Lucy Maldonado, 39, is charged with child neglect, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing and driving under the influence, Lucy Maldonado, 39, is charged with child neglect, possession of a controlled substance, fleeing and driving under the influence, (Lake County Sheriff's Office) Tuesday found with a 6-month-old baby, drugs and paraphernalia in her vehicle, t... (Thu Jun 21 14:07:54 2018 PDT)

TOP: Meth overdose caused death of man in Sacramento police custody, autopsy finds - The Sacramento Bee
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sacbee - (US) Methamphetamine is a stimulant that in high doses can elevate body temperature and cause convulsions and cardiovascular collapse. (Thu Jun 21 14:06:56 2018 PDT)

drug-war dehumanization

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TOP: Pro- or anti-Trump anger consumes us; we need an escape - The State
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thestate - (US) Overwhelmed by the anger and animosity, the venom and vitriol? High School students from Cardinal Newman School in Columbia and Meed Hall Episcopal School in Aiken prepare ceme... (Fri Jun 22 14:22:34 2018 PDT)

TOP: He gave a $125k gift to Jefferson, expecting it would help get a marijuana growing license. Was it pay-to-play? - Philly
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philly - (US) S novel marijuana research program are citing Mallory’. S payment to Jefferson as evidence of what they say is a form of infecting the state’. Arrangements between universities and marijuana companies are still in flux. —. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

UK: Video: Moment nutritionist compares birthday cake to cocaine on GMB - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Video: Moment nutritionist compares birthday cake to cocaine on GMB ! Daily Mail Online Video: Moment nutritionist compares birthday cake to cocaine on GMB Moment nutritionist Tonia Buxton compares the effects of sugars in a children's birthday cake to that of class A drug coc... (Fri Jun 22 10:02:40 2018 PDT)

UK: Video: Drew Barrymore signs autographs outside Jimmy Kimmel in Hollywood - Daily Mail Online
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OH: Amarillo family finds opiate pills in Cheddar's Pasta Dish - WTTE
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myfox28columbus - (US) Her mom Brittani McGhee-Smith never imagined her daughter would be exposed to what she believes was opiate-infested pasta. (Fri Jun 22 08:49:38 2018 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: Former sexy actress, partner nabbed over illegal drugs in Pampanga - Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - Partner nabbed over illegal drugs in Pampanga A former actress and her partner were arrested by joint elements of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Pampanga Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit for possession of illegal drugs in San Fernando. (Fri Jun 22 08:02:24 2018 PDT)

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wrangellsentinel - (US) Alaska (AP) b Alaska regulators have delayed until August discussion of proposed rules for allowing onsite consumption of marijuana at certain shops. (Thu Jun 21 18:33:51 2018 PDT)

drug-free utopia

intolerance will save the kids (drug war propaganda themes 5 6 and 7.)

TOP: 'Stabilization center' to tackle mental health issues in shadow of opioid crisis - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) A newly opened facility on the grounds of the former Crownsville Hospital Center will try to tackle addicts' underlying psychiatric needs. (Fri Jun 22 14:06:30 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Brian Jones: Wake up and smell the marijuana - Columnists - Opinion - The Telegram
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thetelegram - (US) Slamming traffickers behind bars for peddling a few dozen pounds of pot was one thing. (Fri Jun 22 02:39:42 2018 PDT) [also thetelegram7953]

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nationalpost - (US) Chris Selley: Marijuana legalization is a solid win for sensible government policy The Liberals said they wanted to keep pot out of the hands of children and cash out of the hands of organized crime. (Fri Jun 22 02:25:27 2018 PDT) [also nationalpost2320]

CANADA: Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy
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cjnews - Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy Spotlights Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy The Shabbat Table b b Gluten-Free Queenb Shares Fabulous Fatherb s Day Dishes Spotlights Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy Earlier this week. (Fri Jun 22 02:05:45 2018 PDT)

TOP: Florida's newest governor candidate on ganja: Are the kids alright? - tbo.com
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tbo - S newest governor candidate on ganja: Are the kids alright? ! tbo.com Florida’. S newest governor candidate on ganja: Are the kids alright? (Thu Jun 21 14:10:40 2018 PDT)

UK: Pediatricians need to know how to treat heroin addiction - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Experts warn as the death toll from America's worst drug epidemic continues to rise A rising number of teenagers in the US are dying from drug overdoses Few rehabilitation facilities accept patients under the age of 18 and pediatricians are rarely qualified to treat opioid use disorder As a result. (Thu Jun 21 10:02:58 2018 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: PDEA declares drug-free one of Navotas' barangays - Daily Tribune
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tribune.net.ph - (US) PDEA declares drug-free one of Navotasb barangays ! Daily Tribune PDEA declares drug-free one of Navotasb barangays The anti-drug campaign of the Navotas City government has now gained headway following the declaration of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) that one of its barangays is now drug-free. (Thu Jun 21 08:00:43 2018 PDT)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

scare parents with tales of irresistible drug-power (themes 4, 5, and 6.)

TOP: TX man 'paranoid' over hidden cameras killed boyfriend, he says - The State
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thestate - (US) A San Antonio, Texas, man faces murder charges after prosecutors said he stabbed his drug-dealing boyfriend to death in a meth-fueled fight over hidden cameras. A San Anton... (Fri Jun 22 14:22:34 2018 PDT) [also star-telegram6121, charlotteobserver7629]

TOP: 'Stabilization center' to tackle mental health issues in shadow of opioid crisis - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) A newly opened facility on the grounds of the former Crownsville Hospital Center will try to tackle addicts' underlying psychiatric needs. (Fri Jun 22 14:06:30 2018 PDT)

OH: Fighting Back: Stopping opioid abuse before it starts - WSYX
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abc6onyourside - (US) Fighting Back: Stopping opioid abuse before it starts ! WSYX Fighting Back: Stopping opioid abuse before it starts He's now involved after witnessing some of the opioid cases that have come through the emergency rooms at the hospital. (Fri Jun 22 08:49:23 2018 PDT)

OH: Couple turns from addiction to recovery with cake-roll business - Entertainment and Life - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH
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dispatch - (US) My goal is to use the business as a platform to create awareness that addiction is real. (Fri Jun 22 08:45:44 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Brian Jones: Wake up and smell the marijuana - Columnists - Opinion - The Telegram
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thetelegram - (US) Slamming traffickers behind bars for peddling a few dozen pounds of pot was one thing. (Fri Jun 22 02:39:42 2018 PDT) [also thetelegram7953]

CANADA: Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy
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cjnews - Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy Spotlights Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy The Shabbat Table b b Gluten-Free Queenb Shares Fabulous Fatherb s Day Dishes Spotlights Neo-Nazis think marijuana legalization is a Jewish conspiracy Earlier this week. (Fri Jun 22 02:05:45 2018 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: The Fix: Dementia program in Peel "should spread like wildfire" - Toronto Star
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projects.thestar - (US) Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie dabs tears from her eyes with a white tissue, describing her grandmother’s experience with dementia. ... (Fri Jun 22 01:02:25 2018 PDT)

breaking news for these drug war propaganda themes - hated group madness, violence, illness survival of society gateway, use is abuse children demonize, war, epidemic total prohibition dissent attacked

TOP: Videos - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) WATCH: Public health leaders discuss the opioid epidemic as a public health crisis Public health leaders discuss the opioid epidemic as a public health crisis at a roundtable discussion hosted by The Morning Call on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. (Fri Jun 22 14:22:57 2018 PDT)

TOP: ABC entertainment chief Dungey says Dan Conner lives on 'Roseanne' reboot, talks safety on 'Bachelor in Paradise' - Hartford Courant
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courant - (US) Talks safety on 'Bachelor in Paradise' Dan Conner will rise from the dead in the new version of b Roseanne.b Roseanneb s husband Dan. (Fri Jun 22 14:14:08 2018 PDT)

TOP: TX man 'paranoid' over hidden cameras killed boyfriend, he says - The Kansas City Star
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kansascity - (US) A San Antonio, Texas, man faces murder charges after prosecutors said he stabbed his drug-dealing boyfriend to death in a meth-fueled fight over... (Fri Jun 22 14:07:26 2018 PDT)

TOP: He gave a $125k gift to Jefferson, expecting it would help get a marijuana growing license. Was it pay-to-play? - Philly
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philly - (US) S novel marijuana research program are citing Mallory’. S payment to Jefferson as evidence of what they say is a form of infecting the state’. Arrangements between universities and marijuana companies are still in flux. —. (Fri Jun 22 14:04:46 2018 PDT)

UK: Croydon woman to appear in court after heroin and cocaine found in car - Croydon Guardian
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croydonguardian - (US) Croydon woman to appear in court after heroin and cocaine found in car ! Croydon Guardian Croydon woman to appear in court after heroin and cocaine found in car A Croydon woman is due to appear in court next month after cocaine and heroin was found in a car. (Fri Jun 22 10:01:59 2018 PDT)

OH: 'Make America White Again': Tenn. congressional candidate's billboard ignites uproar - WSYX
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abc6onyourside - (US) Man called the biggest heroin dealer in Columbus busted by police Man called the biggest heroin dealer in Columbus busted by police 34 kilos of cocaine found during drug bust, 6 arrested Man called the biggest heroin dealer in Columbus busted by police (Fri Jun 22 08:49:23 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Christie Blatchford: I may have smoked weed in the '60s, but I'm not celebrating its legalization now - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Christie Blatchford: I may have smoked weed in the b 60s. M not celebrating its legalization now ! National Post Christie Blatchford: I may have smoked weed in the b 60s. (Fri Jun 22 02:25:27 2018 PDT)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

TOP: Pelosi, de Leon differ on issue of impeaching Trump - The Sacramento Bee
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sacbee - (US) Kevin de LeC3n says Trump has "easily surpassed what Richard Nixon did" du... (Thu Jun 21 14:06:56 2018 PDT) [also sacbee4903]

TOP: Stockton police bust several gang members in homicide, narcotics investigation - The Sacramento Bee
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sacbee - (US) Stockton police bust several gang members in homicide, narcotics investigation ! The Sacramento Bee ... (Thu Jun 21 14:06:56 2018 PDT)

UK: Pediatricians need to know how to treat heroin addiction - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Experts warn as the death toll from America's worst drug epidemic continues to rise A rising number of teenagers in the US are dying from drug overdoses Few rehabilitation facilities accept patients under the age of 18 and pediatricians are rarely qualified to treat opioid use disorder As a result. (Thu Jun 21 10:02:58 2018 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: Ex-cop, 6 others caught sniffing shabu - Daily Tribune
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tribune.net.ph - (US) Drug charges in violation of provisions of RA 9165 were filed vs suspects nabbed during pot session A former police officer and his six companions —. (Thu Jun 21 08:00:43 2018 PDT)

TOP: Trump vows to back law to protect marijuana industry, breaking with Sessions - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) Breaking with Sessions President Donald Trump has promised to support legislation protecting the marijuana industry in states that have legalized the drug. President Donald Trump has promised to support legislation protecting the marijuana industry in states that have legalized the drug. (Wed Jun 20 14:09:46 2018 PDT)

TOP: Don Sapatkin - philly.com - Philly
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philly - (US) Philadelphia is a leader in addiction recovery Penn prof tries to change drug policy Thomas McLellan sees opportunity. (Wed Jun 20 14:06:24 2018 PDT)

TOP: Trump wants 2,000-4,000 troops for Mexico border security - Chicago Tribune
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chicagotribune - (US) Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking, but it wasn't clear who would be called up or if they would even be allowed to carry guns. In Mexico, the country's politicians condemned Trump's deployment decision and... (Wed Jun 20 14:01:15 2018 PDT)

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UK: Marijuana users feel MORE pain: They may develop a lower pain tolerance - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Cannabis users require higher doses of painkillers than non users Medical marijuana is legal in 29 states of America. Recreational use is legal in 9 Marijuana users may develop a lower pain tolerance. (Thu Jun 21 10:02:58 2018 PDT)

UK: NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children in drugs row - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children in drugs row ! Daily Mail Online NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children after former Tory leader William Hague sparks row by calling for the drug to be legalised NHS boss warns of cannabis addiction risk for children after former Tory leader William Hague sparks row by calling for the drug to be legalised NHS boss warns of cannabis addicti... (Wed Jun 20 10:02:55 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Council discusses cannabis - Daily Herald Tribune
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dailyheraldtribune - (Canada) Among the amendments was increasing the number of retailers to receive a licence to sell cannabis from 10 to 15. (Wed Jun 20 02:10:33 2018 PDT)

UK: Sajid Javid will overhaul 'unsatisfactory' rules on medical cannabis - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Sajid Javid will overhaul 'unsatisfactory' rules on medical cannabis ! Daily Mail Online Sajid Javid has announced that rules on medical cannabis are being overhauled Home Secretary revealed that cannabis oil licence being granted to Alfie Dingley Cabinet had appeared split on whether to loosen rules on medicinal cannabis Ex-Tory leader Lord Hague has said that cannabis should be fully legalised The mother of... (Tue Jun 19 10:03:07 2018 PDT)

CANADA: City prepares for cannabis legalization - Timmins Press
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timminspress - (Canada) City prepares for cannabis legalization ! Timmins Press City prepares for cannabis legalization Preparations are underway for recreational cannabis use in the community. (Mon Jun 18 02:13:52 2018 PDT)

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articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

CO: Inside Business - CBDepot opens downtown - Estes Park Trail-Gazette
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eptrail - (US) "We also have CBD water and CBD vaporizers. CBD pet treats are sold at CBDepot. ( Cannabidiol. Or CBD is a cannabis extract deriving from a hemp plant. (Fri Jun 22 16:06:09 2018 PDT)

CO: Collateral Impact: Study finds Colorado marijuana dispensaries are giving bad advice to pregnant women - Colorado Springs Gazette, News
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gazette - Marijuana Marijuana use by Colorado teens is decreasing. (Fri Jun 22 16:03:05 2018 PDT) [also gazette12083]

CO: Marijuana use by Colorado teens is decreasing, federal report says - Colorado Springs Gazette, News
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gazette - Marijuana use by Colorado teens is decreasing. (Fri Jun 22 16:03:05 2018 PDT)

TOP: Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL
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news-journalonline - (US) Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia - News - Daytona Beach News-Journal Online - Daytona Beach, FL Medical pot dispensary opens in Holly Hill, becomes 3rd in Volusia Medical pot dispensary opens... (Fri Jun 22 14:24:03 2018 PDT)

TOP: NYPD will start using summonses, not arrests, for marijuana - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) NYPD will start using summonses. For marijuana - The Morning Call NYPD will start using summonses. Arizona voters were literally split evenly on the issue of allowing marijuana use for medical purposes. (Fri Jun 22 14:22:57 2018 PDT)

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Argue the decision to prescribe marijuana will be left in the hands of physicians. (Fri Jun 22 14:13:13 2018 PDT)

TOP: Psychedelic rock concerts at Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC in 1968. - Charlotte Observer
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charlotteobserver - (US) Too) The young man was talking about marijuana. (Fri Jun 22 14:10:20 2018 PDT)