Lexington Police Arrest Five In Drug Bust
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lex18 - Officers say they also found a bag with more than 500 oxycodone pills and nearly $10,000 in cash. Police arrested Tomlin, Dominic Allen Jr., Benisha Jackson, Terran Price and Scott Watkins, and charged all five with drug trafficking. ... (Wed May 22 04:17:29 2013 PDT)

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thepost - (South Africa) Mokonyane details Eldosb anti-drug plan - Post ! IOL.co.za Mokonyane details Eldosb anti-drug plan She was briefing journalists on action taken since President Jacob Zuma's pledge last week to crack down on rampant drug abuse in the area. (Wed May 22 04:02:03 2013 PDT) [also news247526, thenewage.co.za7882, thenewage.co.za7850]

Grandma with seven grandkids detained for drug trafficking
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themalaysianinsider - (US) Lite - Malaysia - Grandma with seven grandkids detained for drug trafficking @ Wed May 22 2013 Grandma with seven grandkids detained for drug trafficking MUAR, May 22 – Police have detained a senior citizen, believed to be a drug trafficker, and seized 266 ... (Wed May 22 04:02:03 2013 PDT)

Mokonyane details fight against Eldorado Park 'lolli lounge' drug dealers
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timeslive - (South Africa) Mokonyane details fight against Eldorado Park 'lolli lounge' drug dealers - Times LIVE Drug trafficker Nabolisa sues for prisoner privileges Snoop ignores marijuana warning, smokes it up on stage ... (Wed May 22 02:17:14 2013 PDT)

Lee JAC to Provide free drug test kits
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naplesnews - (US) Naples Daily News Lee JAC to Provide free drug test kits The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) of Lee County is once again offering free drug test kits to parents of Lee County youth in an effort to curtail juvenile substance abuse. (Wed May 22 01:17:06 2013 PDT)

MMJ Business Daily to Hold East Coast Cannabis Industry Seminar in New York ...
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newsday - (US) MMJ Business Daily to Hold East Coast Cannabis Industry Seminar in New York City for Medical Marijuana Entrepreneurs and Investors on June 11th MMJ Business Daily to Hold East Coast Cannabis Industry Seminar in New York City for Medical Marijuana Entrepreneurs and Investors on June 11th MMJ Business Daily to Hold East Coast Cannabis Industry Seminar in New York City for Medical Marijuana Entrepreneurs and Inv... (Wed May 22 01:17:06 2013 PDT)

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wfad.se - (US) Special Advisor to WFAD TP was a member of the Swedish Governmentb s delegation to UNGASS in New York in 1998 and a trainer in the b Drug Trafficking Moduleb for the EU applicant countries of Central and Eastern Europe. (Tue May 21 23:36:23 2013 PDT)

drug-war dehumanization

drug users, dehumanized

Russell Brand backs Green Party drug law petition
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digitalspy - (UK) Russell Brand backs Green Party drug law petition - Celebrity News - Digital Spy Russell Brand backs Green Party drug law petition UK drug laws. UK drug laws. Do you know anyone who has a drug problem? "Im... (Wed May 22 02:17:14 2013 PDT)

Police investigate suspected drug house
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thenownews - (Canada) Police investigate suspected drug house Police investigate suspected drug house (Wed May 22 02:01:38 2013 PDT)

Chester city centre drug dealer is jailed
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chesterfirst - (UK) Chester city centre drug dealer is jailed A DRUG dealer in Chester is back behind bars after he was caught with bags of cannabis in his body following an undercover police bust. (Wed May 22 01:32:40 2013 PDT)

INTERNATIONAL: Record ya ba haul in Bangkok condo - Bangkok Post: news
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bangkokpost - (Thailand) Record ya ba haul in Bangkok condo ! Bangkok Post: news A raid yesterday at a condo in Bung Kum district netted Bangkok's largest-ever single seizure of drugs, police say. A raid yesterday at a condo in Bung Kum distric... (Wed May 22 01:05:20 2013 PDT)

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRWD) drug Linzess might not be ...
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gdpinsider - He has interviewed heads of leading European banking institutions such as European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet and HSBC Chairman Stephen Green, and CEOs from the business world including Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Virgin Chairman Sir Richard Branson and former Porsche President and CEO Dr Wendelin Wiedeking. ... (Wed May 22 01:02:07 2013 PDT)

Khaleej Times
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khaleejtimes - (United Arab Emirates) The Anti-Narcotics Department of the Dubai Police received information that two Asians were promoting drugs in the Deira area. (Tue May 21 21:46:22 2013 PDT)

TheChronicleHerald.ca
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thechronicleherald - (Canada) Bowers had pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine, cannabis resin and marijuana, careless use of a firearm by discharging it in his garage, unsafe storage of firearms and threatening to kill his father. Bowers had pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine, cannabis resin a... (Tue May 21 18:01:39 2013 PDT)

drug-free utopia

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

Independent Voter Network
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ivn.us - (US) There is the overall drug policy to consider. Illegal drug use in the US is by no measure good for public health. There is excellent research and a bold new idea to decrease illegal drug use. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Los Angeles voters OK move to curtail medical marijuana outlets
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globalpost - At least 800 storefront medical cannabis shops are estimated to be operating in Los Angeles. Some residents have complained that the dispensaries are a blight on their neighborhoods. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Boonton Township teen to compete in ninth annual Partnership for a Drug-Free ...
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northjersey - Is one of 33 New Jersey high school student finalists who will perform at the ninth annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jerseyb s Shout Down Drugs Prevention Concert. (Tue May 21 22:31:28 2013 PDT)

TakePart
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takepart - Pot-Fed Pork This Prosciutto Is Dope: Pot-Fed Pork Debuts in Seattle In Washington. (Tue May 21 18:17:06 2013 PDT)

Medill Reports: Chicago
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news.medill.northwestern.edu - (US) Medical marijuana still a year away in Illinois after legalization The states in blue represent the states that have legalized medical marijuana. (Tue May 21 16:02:18 2013 PDT)

Colombia Reports
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colombiareports - (US) Santos has been one of a number of Latin American leaders who have called for an evaluation of the war on drugs. (Tue May 21 16:02:18 2013 PDT)

East Bay Express (blog)
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eastbayexpress - (US) Collective or other business entity that operates within the Attorney General's "Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Marijuana Grown for Medical Use" will not be subject to prosecution for marijuana possession or commerce. (Tue May 21 12:01:41 2013 PDT)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

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

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ivn.us - (US) There is the overall drug policy to consider. Illegal drug use in the US is by no measure good for public health. There is excellent research and a bold new idea to decrease illegal drug use. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Los Angeles voters OK move to curtail medical marijuana outlets
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globalpost - At least 800 storefront medical cannabis shops are estimated to be operating in Los Angeles. Some residents have complained that the dispensaries are a blight on their neighborhoods. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Eldorado Park anti - drug plan detailed
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citizen - (South Africa) She was briefing journalists on action taken since President Jacob Zuma's pledge last week to crack down on rampant drug abuse in the area. (Wed May 22 04:17:29 2013 PDT)

Two men charged with marijuana possession in Knowlton
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nj - (US) Two men charged with marijuana possession in Knowlton ! NJ.com Two men charged with marijuana possession in Knowlton Two people were charged with possession of marijuana following a traffic stop here early on May 21. (Wed May 22 04:02:03 2013 PDT)

Police Blotter: Traffic Stop Ends With Arrest for Passenger, Citation for Driver
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wentzville.patch - (US) Possession ofB Marijuana The male subject was issued summonses for Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. (Wed May 22 04:02:03 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Rob Ford crack video: Will allegations be enough to sink the mayor? - Posted Toronto - National Post
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news.nationalpost - (US) Rob Ford crack video: Will allegations be enough to sink the mayor? ! Posted Toronto ! National Post Posted Toronto Political Panel: Will crack allegations be enough to sink Mayor Rob Ford? (Wed May 22 02:41:48 2013 PDT)

Southwest Virginia sees rise in violent and non-violent crimes in 2012
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bdtonline - We have requested to be included in the Appalachian HIDTA to help combat drugs and drug related crimes on a different level. (Wed May 22 02:17:14 2013 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

S.D. MAYOR BACKS MEDPOT DISTRIBUTOR IN FEDERAL CASE
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utsandiego - Encouraging jurors to find the former owner of medical marijuana dispensaries not guilty of drug charges if they believe prosecuting such cases is unjust. (Wed May 22 04:32:11 2013 PDT)

CANADA: Public-recovery movement key to addressing alcohol and drug addiction - Georgia Straight
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straight - She was a full-on addict. Alcohol and cocaine were the big focus of my life. The film and the movement have the power to transform how alcohol and drug addiction are addressed within. (Wed May 22 02:22:17 2013 PDT)

A hemispheric view of pot law
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winnipegfreepress - It is not clear what works in battling the illegal drug trade and the crime. (Wed May 22 01:32:40 2013 PDT)

City Council-Backed Medical Marijuana Measure 'D' Wins Early Support in ...
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eaglerock.patch - (US) City Council-Backed Medical Marijuana Measure b Db Wins Early Support in Elections - Government - Eagle Rock, CA Patch City Council-Backed Medical Marijuana Measure b Db Wins Early Support in Elections - Government - Eagle Rock, CA Patch City Council-Backed Medical Marijuana Measure b Db Wins Early Support in Elections City Council-Backe... (Wed May 22 01:17:06 2013 PDT)

Men indicted for selling synthetic drugs
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downtown-mtauburn.fox19 - (US) OH (FOX19)- Two men have been indicted on several drug charges for selling harmful intoxicants. (Wed May 22 00:17:22 2013 PDT)

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cannabis.hawaiinewsdaily - (US) Found the murder was "justified" 50000 Mexicans have been killed in the US-inspired Mexican Drug War since 2006 Wiki: The Mexican Drug War Pacifist Cannabis minister Reverend Roger Christie has been His trial on federal drug trafficking charges has been set back to July 23. (Tue May 21 22:46:48 2013 PDT) [also cannabis.hawaiinewsdaily9268]

San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
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blog.sfgate - (US) Medical marijuana dispensaries Measure F does not contain a cap on dispensaries and is losing 43 to 56 percent. cannabis dispensaries marijuana medical cannabis medical marijuana pot Reefer weed Breaking: Measure D leads in L.A. marijuana vote A voter initiative to close most of Los Angeles’. (Tue May 21 21:17:12 2013 PDT)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

S.D. MAYOR BACKS MEDPOT DISTRIBUTOR IN FEDERAL CASE
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utsandiego - Encouraging jurors to find the former owner of medical marijuana dispensaries not guilty of drug charges if they believe prosecuting such cases is unjust. (Wed May 22 04:32:11 2013 PDT)

PDEA nabs no.3 pusher in Cagayan
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philstar - (US) Philippines - Anti-narcotics agents have arrested a suspected drug pusher. (Wed May 22 04:02:03 2013 PDT)

CANADA: The marijuana economy - Yukon News
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yukon-news - (US) The film touches on all the reasons why more serious policy analysts have long viewed Prohibition as an almost laughably bad public policy. (Wed May 22 03:11:58 2013 PDT)

Schuette: Michigan to get $2.3M from drug case
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woodtv - (US) Schuette: Michigan to get $2.3M from drug case ! woodtv.com Schuette: Michigan to get $2.3M from drug case Michigan's Attorney General Bill Schuette announced the terms of the deal Thursday. Michigan'... (Wed May 22 01:32:40 2013 PDT)

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wfad.se - (US) Special Advisor to WFAD TP was a member of the Swedish Governmentb s delegation to UNGASS in New York in 1998 and a trainer in the b Drug Trafficking Moduleb for the EU applicant countries of Central and Eastern Europe. (Tue May 21 23:36:23 2013 PDT)

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drugwarrant - Odds and Ends + Drug WarRant Prohibition Isn't Free Foundation Drug WarRant's Why is Marijuana Illegal? Drug War Victims Petition for Correction under the ONDCP Information Quality Guidelines the Drug Czar is Required by Law to Lie Deep Thoughts About the Drug War Drug War Videos Bong Hits 4 Jesus –. (Tue May 21 19:46:56 2013 PDT)

OH: Contents relevant to "medical marijuana"
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citybeat - Contents relevant to "medical marijuana" Pillich to run for treasurer, medical marijuana language approved, Medicaid rally today Pillich to run for treasure... (Tue May 21 18:11:57 2013 PDT)

reefer madness news

Grapefruit Nanoparticles Can Deliver Anti-Cancer Drug
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indiatimes - Smoking Up Marijuana Can Prevent Diabetes? Smoking Up Marijuana Can Prevent Diabetes? ... (Wed May 22 03:46:38 2013 PDT)

La Marijuana previene il diabete
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nextme.it - (Europe) La Marijuana previene il diabete - NextMe La Marijuana previene il diabete cannabis aveva indicato la possibilitC che alcune sostanze contenute nelle foglie di cannabis potessero Tumori: la cannabis potrC curarli? Cannabis: l'uso anticipa di tre anni le malattie mentali ... (Wed May 22 02:32:04 2013 PDT)

Medicinal pot is coming. Why it's not time to worry
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chicagotribune - (US) Medical marijuana sure to become law in Illinois - chicagotribune.com Medicinal pot is coming. (Wed May 22 00:17:22 2013 PDT)

Medicinal pot is coming. Why it's not time to worry
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blogs.chicagotribune - Change of Subject: Medicinal pot is coming. He brought up the fact that military veterans b a group that he has long and vigorously championed b are particularly strong proponents of medical marijuana. (Tue May 21 20:02:08 2013 PDT)

Starpulse.com (blog)
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starpulse - (US) What could make "Psycho Killer" fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa far better? (Tue May 21 18:17:06 2013 PDT) [also starpulse8435]

Maribyrnong remains awash with drugs and grog
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maribyrnongweekly - While improvements were recorded in some categories. There was a noticeable jump in alcohol-related attendances. 31 were for cannabis. (Tue May 21 17:46:41 2013 PDT)

Pot-Eating Pigs End Up Fat And Delicious
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webpronews - (US) Pot-Eating Pigs End Up Fat And Delicious ! WebProNews Pot-Eating Pigs End Up Fat And Delicious Pot-Eating Pigs are the reality for some pork farmers in Washington state after the state legalized marijuana use late last year. (Tue May 21 14:17:15 2013 PDT)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

Marijuana siezed in early morning drug bust
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mysouthwestga - (US) Marijuana seized in early morning drug bust : News : MySouthwestGA.com Marijuana seized in early morning drug bust Marijuana Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute King was arrested for one count Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

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ivn.us - (US) There is the overall drug policy to consider. Illegal drug use in the US is by no measure good for public health. There is excellent research and a bold new idea to decrease illegal drug use. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Man accused of stealing at Raceland graduation
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dailyindependent - An Ashland man was arrested Monday night on charges of trafficking in heroin. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Lakeport City Council unanimously passes first reading of medical marijuana ...
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lakeconews - Lakeport City Council unanimously passes first reading of medical marijuana cultivation ordinance Lakeport City Counc... (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Los Angeles voters OK move to curtail medical marijuana outlets
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globalpost - At least 800 storefront medical cannabis shops are estimated to be operating in Los Angeles. Some residents have complained that the dispensaries are a blight on their neighborhoods. (Wed May 22 04:47:22 2013 PDT)

Prop D Wins, LA Medical Marijuana Dispensaries To Return To 2007 Number Of ...
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huffingtonpost - (US) Prop D Wins, LA Medical Marijuana Dispensaries To Return To 2007 Number Of Locations ... (Wed May 22 04:39:20 2013 PDT)

WXYZ
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wxyz - (US) The state high court said medical marijuana users have some protection. (Wed May 22 04:39:20 2013 PDT)