UK: Pensioner collapses near ambulance station but has to wait an hour to get help - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a viciou... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT)

UK: Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay - Devon Live
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devonlive - (US) Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay ! Devon Live Notices Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay Brixham Police The cannabis set-up found in Torquay Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay Pictures: Brixham Police The cannabis set-up found in Torquay Police have located a major cannabis cultivation during drug busts in Torbay. (Sat Jul 22 10:05:53 2017 PDT)

UK: Police fatally shoot Navy sailor after she shot at husband - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Whose rock star father killed himself when she was a baby and mum Paula Yates died of a drug overdose. (Sat Jul 22 10:03:41 2017 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: Author Archive - philstar.com
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philstar - (US) US Congress hits Philippines drug war, wants Rody dis-invited WASHINGTON – US legislators savaged President Duterte for the “explosion” of extrajudicial killings in his war on drugs and urged President Donald Trump to rescind an invitation to the Filipino leader to visit the Wh... (Sat Jul 22 08:04:28 2017 PDT) [also philstar10205]

Musk says government likes plan for high-speed tunnels
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njherald - (US) Franklin man charged with heroin possession (Sat Jul 22 03:39:45 2017 PDT)

[2]: Amount of seized fentanyl doubles in 2016, DEA says - CNN.com
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cnn - (US) The DEA calls it "the opioid crisis at its worst" The United States is seeing a dramatic increase in drugs containing fentanyl. (Fri Jul 21 23:14:23 2017 PDT)

[2]: Boy dies after suspected skin contact with fentanyl - CNN.com
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cnn - (US) There were 220 deaths due to opioid overdoses A 10-year-old Miami boy died last month after suspected skin contact with a deadly mixture of opioid drugs. (Fri Jul 21 23:14:23 2017 PDT)

drug-war dehumanization

drug users, dehumanized

UK: Pensioner collapses near ambulance station but has to wait an hour to get help - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a viciou... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT) [also gloucestershirelive10247]

UK: Warning after white van pair try to snatch dog from garden - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) 'Sky high' electricity bill revealed secret cannabis crop in dockyard He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - ... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: US Congress hits Philippines drug war, wants Rody dis-invited - Headlines, News, The Philippine Star - philstar.com
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philstar - (US) US Congress hits Philippines drug war, wants Rody dis-invited ! Headlines, News, The Philippine Star ! philstar.com US Congress hits Philippines drug war, wants Rody dis-invited b If he comes I will lead a protest (against it),b said Democratic congressman Jame... (Sat Jul 22 08:04:28 2017 PDT)

Trump pulls plug on CIA's Syrian "revolution"
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wsws - (US) The opioid epidemic in the US: A national health emergency The opioid epidemic in the US: A national health emergency (18/07/2017) (Sat Jul 22 04:21:05 2017 PDT)

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week
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stereogum - You can kinda-sorta see where he was coming from: Mark Kozelek heard the War On Drugs’. (Fri Jul 21 22:01:49 2017 PDT)

OR: Carrier Information - East Oregonian
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eastoregonian - (US) New state laws designed to protect against federal crackdown on marijuana ... (Fri Jul 21 21:27:19 2017 PDT)

OR: Brookings Police canine sets his sights on SWAT;
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currypilot - Brookings Police canine sets his sights on SWAT Brookings K9 Officer Hulk is a contender for the Oregon State Police SWAT team. - Nothing will match thisxxxxx Brookings K9 Officer Hulk is a contender for the Oregon State Police SWAT team. - Nothing will match thisxxxxx Brookings K9 Officer Hulk is a contender for the Oregon State Police SWAT team. (Fri Jul 21 21:23:32 2017 PDT)

drug-free utopia

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

UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

UK: Europe's 'cannabis capital' cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU - World - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU ! World ! News ! Express.co.uk Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU EUROPEb S largest open-air producer of cannabis is taking measures to prosecute drug traders as part of a desperate bid to join the European Union. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

"They Believe the Government Is Now on Their Side"
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slate - (US) Thomas points to liberal states that have defied the federal government on marijuana and sanctuary cities. &ldquo. (Sat Jul 22 04:46:16 2017 PDT)

[2]: New Hampshire decriminalizes small amounts of marijuana - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) If they are found with marijuana for a fourth time within the three years. Any money collected from the fines will go toward alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment. (Fri Jul 21 23:13:35 2017 PDT)

OR: Say Hello to WW's New Pot Plants, Which Were Generously Donated After We Accidentally Killed Our Last Ones - Willamette Week
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wweek - (US) Which Were Generously Donated After We Accidentally Killed Our Last Ones - Willamette Week The Potlander Cannabis News Say Hello to WWb s New Pot Plants. (Fri Jul 21 22:29:14 2017 PDT)

OR: News for Brookings Oregon
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currypilot - The following information is taken from the daily logs of local law enforcement agencies. &hellip. (Fri Jul 21 21:23:32 2017 PDT)

CO: Email Letters: July 21, 2017 - GJSentinel.com
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gjsentinel - (US) As a Libertarian I am primarily a low tax kind of guy, but in the case of Sen. He pushed bipartisan legislation addressing opioid addiction and assisting in fast-tracking the development of new medicines and treatments. He push... (Fri Jul 21 16:06:15 2017 PDT)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

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

UK: What you need to know about the smoking laws due to change this weekend - Liverpool Echo
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liverpoolecho - (US) This is to discourage teenagers from buying small amounts then getting addicted. (Sat Jul 22 10:13:44 2017 PDT)

UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

UK: Europe's 'cannabis capital' cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU - World - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU ! World ! News ! Express.co.uk Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU EUROPEb S largest open-air producer of cannabis is taking measures to prosecute drug traders as part of a desperate bid to join the European Union. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

UK: Brexit - Michel Barnier and Emmanuel Macron to ramp up EU withdrawal 'punishment' - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Brexit - Michel Barnier and Emmanuel Macron to ramp up EU withdrawal b punishmentb ! UK ! News ! Express.co.uk ... (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

UK: BBC is spending nearly UKP#8 from every licence fee to plug pension black hole - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) [ ...] ... (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

It's time to talk about suicides among middle-aged men
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independent - (US) The singer had long suffered from alcohol and drug addiction The singer had long suffered from alcohol and drug a... (Sat Jul 22 04:21:05 2017 PDT)

[2]: Vietnam, heroin and the lesson of disrupting addiction - CNN.com
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cnn - (US) American soldiers in Vietnam were heroin addicts In 1971. 15% of the active American soldiers in Vietnam were heroin addicts Sanjay Gupta. Is the multiple Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent for CNN. (Fri Jul 21 23:14:23 2017 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

[2]: Batten escapes prison in meth case - News - The Daily Reporter - Coldwater, MI - Coldwater, MI
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thedailyreporter - (US) Was 4.25 grams of crystal meth. (Sat Jul 22 11:12:52 2017 PDT)

UK: WWE's Vince McMahon's helicopter makes emergency landing - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Dramatic police photos reveal the moment WWE owner Vince McMahon's son was rescued after an emergency helicopter landing in the Atlantic near New York beach NYPD chief of special operations division. (Sat Jul 22 10:03:41 2017 PDT)

Trump pulls plug on CIA's Syrian "revolution"
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wsws - (US) The opioid epidemic in the US: A national health emergency The opioid epidemic in the US: A national health emergency (18/07/2017) (Sat Jul 22 04:21:05 2017 PDT)

Twitter says its new anti-abuse efforts are working, but others aren't convinced
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Twitter says its new anti-abuse efforts are working, but others aren't convinced - (US) [Peter Thiel ...] Peter Thiel ... (Sat Jul 22 03:39:45 2017 PDT)

Is This a 'League of German Girls Inspection' During World War II?
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snopes - (US) Rumor holds that conservative rocker Ted Nugent evaded the Vietnam-era draft by ... (Sat Jul 22 03:33:33 2017 PDT)

Finnish Researchers Set to Start Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine Trials?
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snopes - (US) Rumor holds that conservative rocker Ted Nuge... (Sat Jul 22 03:33:33 2017 PDT)

Were Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell Murdered to Cover Up a Pedophile Ring?
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snopes - (US) [Rumor holds th...] ... (Sat Jul 22 03:33:33 2017 PDT)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

[2]: Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) Marijuana is going on sale at 16 pharmacies in Uruguay. Which is now available as part a 2013 measure that made Uruguay the first nation to legalize a pot market covering the entire chain from plants to purchase. (Sat Jul 22 11:13:30 2017 PDT)

UK: I will never forget my pay treatment at the hands of the BBC
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telegraph - (US) [Libby Purves Libby Purves ...] Libby Purves Libby Purves ... (Sat Jul 22 10:05:29 2017 PDT)

Trump: In Watergate, FBI reported to DOJ as a courtesy
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politifact - (US) President Donald Trump talked about how the FBI handled its findings as it investigated the Watergate break-in and its ties to the Nixon White House in a wide-ranging interview with the "When Nixon came along (inaudible) was pretty brutal. (Sat Jul 22 06:46:59 2017 PDT)

5 things to binge-watch if you can't make it to Comic-Con
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5 things to binge-watch if you can't make it to Comic-Con - (US) Before he was President Bartlett, Martin Sheen spent time in another White House staff created by Aaron... (Sat Jul 22 06:46:59 2017 PDT)

Why cancer is not a war, fight, or battle
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cnn - (US) (Sat Jul 22 04:42:25 2017 PDT)

Nixon sometimes met with leaders without his own translator
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politifact - (US) Nixon sometimes met with leaders without his own translator But Richard Nixon was also known to hold meetings with foreign dignitaries without an American interpreter. (Sat Jul 22 03:33:33 2017 PDT)

Challenger mostly on target with claim that Paul Ryan has gone 600 days without a town hall meeting
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politifact - (US) Sensenbrenner has held more than 80 public town halls so far in 2017, "Jim Sensenbrenner’s town hall calendar,"... (Sat Jul 22 03:33:33 2017 PDT)

reefer madness news

UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Un referendum sur la legalisation du cannabis - Point de vue - Opinions
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lapresse - Un rC)fC)rendum sur la lC)galisation du cannabis ! Point de vue ! Opinions ... (Sat Jul 22 02:22:19 2017 PDT) [also lapresse.ca11235, lapresse.ca11238]

TOP: Pennsylvania medical marijuana victory took cooperation - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) Pennsylvania medical marijuana victory took cooperation - The Morning Call PA medical marijuana victory was bipartisan effort Supporters of legislation to legalize marijuana for medical purposes hold a rally Monday in the State Capitol in Harrisburg. (Wed Jul 19 14:23:58 2017 PDT)

UK: Ascot student addicted to crystal meth was killed by train - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Ascot student addicted to crystal meth was killed by train ! Daily Mail Online Pharmaceutical boss's son. (Wed Jul 19 10:03:35 2017 PDT)

CANADA: La legalisation de la marijuana inquiA(te les premiers ministres - JDM
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journaldemontreal - La lC)galisation de la marijuana inquiC(te les premiers ministres ! JDM 2017-07-18 - La lC)galisation de la marijuana inquiC(te les PM La lC)galisation de la marijuana inquiC(te les premiers ministres ... (Wed Jul 19 02:21:47 2017 PDT)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

[2]: Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law - ABC News
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abcnews - (US) Marijuana is going on sale at 16 pharmacies in Uruguay. Which is now available as part a 2013 measure that made Uruguay the first nation to legalize a pot market covering the entire chain from plants to purchase. (Sat Jul 22 11:13:30 2017 PDT)

[2]: Batten escapes prison in meth case - News - The Daily Reporter - Coldwater, MI - Coldwater, MI
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thedailyreporter - (US) Was 4.25 grams of crystal meth. (Sat Jul 22 11:12:52 2017 PDT)

UK: Pensioner collapses near ambulance station but has to wait an hour to get help - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a viciou... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT) [also gloucestershirelive10247]

UK: Warning after white van pair try to snatch dog from garden - Gloucestershire Live
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gloucestershirelive - (US) 'Sky high' electricity bill revealed secret cannabis crop in dockyard He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - and then lied to police about it He launched a vicious attack on the man after demanding more crack cocaine - ... (Sat Jul 22 10:21:42 2017 PDT)

UK: Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay - Devon Live
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devonlive - (US) Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay ! Devon Live Notices Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay Brixham Police The cannabis set-up found in Torquay Police find cannabis set-ups in major drugs raids across Torbay Pictures: Brixham Police The cannabis set-up found in Torquay Police have located a major cannabis cultivation during drug busts in Torbay. (Sat Jul 22 10:05:53 2017 PDT)

UK: Cannabis legalisation: Jersey could make drug-based products legal - UK - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Psychosis risk from cannabis use LOWER than previously believed Health minister Andrew Green said: "This is only about legalising specific cannabis-based medicines for clinical use. (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)

UK: German teenager boasts of 'slaughtering' nine-year-old on dark web - World - News - Express.co.uk
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express - (US) Europeb s b cannabis capitalb cracks down on drug trade in desperate bid to join EU ... (Sat Jul 22 10:02:43 2017 PDT)