[2]: Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars ! Daily Mail Online Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars and cakes that look like children's treats but are actually laced with cannabis Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars and cakes that look like children's treats but are actually laced with cannabis Products that look like Mars. (Sun Aug 19 11:13:44 2018 PDT) [also dailymail11829]

[2]: Watertown Daily Times - Local News, Sports, Features, and Community Information for Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County, and Lewis County in Northern New York.
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watertowndailytimes - (US) Study finds method for more accurate sell-by dates Medical marijuana dispensary completes renovations Medical marijuana dis... (Sun Aug 19 11:12:55 2018 PDT)

[2]: Watertown Daily Times - Purdue played down risk of opioids
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watertowndailytimes - (US) Arguing that concerns over addiction and other dangers from the drugs were overblown. (Sun Aug 19 11:12:55 2018 PDT)

UK: Family of Lyric McHenry say they did not know she was pregnant - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Say they had no idea she was pregnant and are awaiting autopsy results to learn how she died An autopsy of McHenry's body was conducted on Wednesday and will confirm if she was pregnant and whether she had been taking drugs A Ziploc bag containing a drug believed to be cocaine was reportedly found next to her body. (Sun Aug 19 10:02:48 2018 PDT)

[2]: Law You Can Use: How is Ohio combatting drug problems?
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news-herald - (US) Opioid abuse in Ohio is bad and getting worse. (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

[2]: 5 drugmakers ask judge to dismiss Ohio opiate lawsuit
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news-herald - (US) Ohio opiate lawsuit 5 drugmakers ask judge to dismiss Ohio opiate lawsuit Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine CHILLICOTHE (( Five drugmakers are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general that alleges they helped perpetrate the state’. (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

TOP: Florida's medical marijuana industry is hiring, but stoners need not apply - Orlando Sentinel
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orlandosentinel - (US) Florida's medical marijuana industry is hiring. Stoners need not apply - Orlando Sentinel Florida's medical marijuana industry is hiring. (Sat Aug 18 14:07:03 2018 PDT)

drug-war dehumanization

drug users, dehumanized

UK: Cocaine seized at New York's UN building - The Voice Online
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voice-online - (Netherlands) CRIME SCENE: 35 pounds of cocaine was seized at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York A BAG containing up to 35 pounds of cocaine was seized at the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) in New York last week. (Sat Aug 18 10:17:19 2018 PDT)

OR: Opioid Pilfering
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kdrv - (US) Opioid Pilfering According to the national institute on drug abuse, people are most likely to begin abusing drugs as adolescents. According to the national institute on drug abuse, p... (Fri Aug 17 21:31:31 2018 PDT)

OR: President Trump Wants Federal Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers
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kdrv - (US) President Trump Wants Federal Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers President Donald Trump is asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit against certain companies that supply and manufacture opioids. (Fri Aug 17 21:31:31 2018 PDT)

OR: Medford Woman Hospitalized After 100-Foot Fall While Hiking
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OR: Medford Works To Install ADA Compliant Sidewalk Ramps
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kdrv - (US) The city of Medford is installing 140 new sidewalk ramps in order to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Fri Aug 17 21:31:31 2018 PDT)

OR: UPDATE: Search for California Man Lost at Oregon Falls Begins to 'Ramp Down'
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kdrv - (US) UPDATE: Search for California Man Lost at Oregon Falls Begins to 'Ramp Down' UPDATE: Search for Cal... (Fri Aug 17 21:31:31 2018 PDT)

OH: Ex-Trump aides often find a soft landing for staying quiet -- The Daily Reporter
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thedailyreporteronline - Former White House assistant Omarosa Manigault Newman contends in her new book that she was offered a hush-money contract with the Trump campaign paying $15,000 a month, hardly the first erstwhile staffer to find a lucrative off-ramp in the expanse of pro-Trump political organizations. Manigault Newman, who cont... (Fri Aug 17 08:46:48 2018 PDT)

drug-free utopia

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

TOP: Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war - Chicago Tribune
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chicagotribune - (US) Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war - Chicago Tribune Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war Record amounts of opioids and cocaine are being seized en route to the United States. (Sat Aug 18 14:01:20 2018 PDT)

FL: Cannabis Producer Gets $4 Billion Investment From Beer Company - WUSF News
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wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu - (US) Is expanding its partnership with a Canadian pot producer. (Fri Aug 17 20:25:51 2018 PDT)

TOP: Trenton's first openly gay mayor an early backer of medical marijuana, marriage equality - Philly
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philly - (US) Court rulings that have an impact on everyday life. Among the latest visitors to his office were medical marijuana dispensary representatives from California and Colorado to express interest in setting up shop in Trenton after the state approves a new round of licenses in the coming weeks. (Fri Aug 17 14:04:43 2018 PDT)

CANADA: Portugal Cove-St. Philip's entrepreneur's cannabis dispensary initiative dealt setbacks - Local - News - Local - The Telegram
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thetelegram - (US) In response to a petition signed by nearby residents in opposition to his planned licensed cannabis retail location in Portugal Cove-... (Fri Aug 17 02:36:10 2018 PDT)

AK: Wrangell Sentinel Archives
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wrangellsentinel - (US) A budding business: Happy Cannabis Marijuana legalization is a hot topic of discussion across the country. (Thu Aug 16 18:34:44 2018 PDT)

UK: One month without a smartphone: This is what one MailOnline journalist learnt - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) This made me question whether I ever really was addicted to my smartphone in the first place. (Thu Aug 16 10:03:16 2018 PDT)

TOP: Ronald S Marsico Articles, Photos, and Videos - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) Pennsylvania lawmakers OK medical marijuana HARRISBURG b Pennsylvania will become the 24th state to legalize marijuana for people suffering from various diseases. (Wed Aug 15 14:20:21 2018 PDT)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

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

[2]: Watertown Daily Times - Black River woman sentenced for drug possession
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watertowndailytimes - (US) She initially was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia. (Sun Aug 19 11:12:55 2018 PDT)

[2]: Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education
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news-herald - (US) Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine in November 2014. COLUMBUS (( With Ohio in the midst... (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

TOP: Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war - Chicago Tribune
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chicagotribune - (US) Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war - Chicago Tribune Mexico's presidential front-runner doesn't want to escalate the drug war Record amounts of opioids and cocaine are being seized en route to the United States. (Sat Aug 18 14:01:20 2018 PDT)

PHILIPPINES: Drug war - The latest from Inquirer News
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newsinfo.inquirer - Drug war ! The latest from Inquirer News Drug war Eight drug suspects arrested in Quezon City 6, including 3 minors, nabbed in Caloocan drug raid Party drugs peddler nabbed in San Juan buy-bust Woman visiting jailed partner... (Sat Aug 18 08:02:57 2018 PDT)

OR: CBS News - Breaking News, Live News stream 24x7
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OR: CBS News - Breaking News, Live News stream 24x7 - (US) What if a black undercover detective infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan? ... (Fri Aug 17 21:45:55 2018 PDT)

OR: Opioid Pilfering
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kdrv - (US) Opioid Pilfering According to the national institute on drug abuse, people are most likely to begin abusing drugs as adolescents. According to the national institute on drug abuse, p... (Fri Aug 17 21:31:31 2018 PDT)

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(US) Marijuana Marijuana Opioids addiction Topics: hthopioids FDA seeks to tailor length of opioid prescriptions to patient conditions The Food and Drug Administration is developing new opioid prescribing guidelines that would tailor the duration of the prescriptions to &hellip. (Fri Aug 17 21:15:45 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

[2]: Man accused of distributing marijuana must stay in jail - New Jersey Herald -
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njherald - (US) Where he is facing multiple first-degree charges for manufacturing marijuana candy. Was released under certain conditions pending trial. (Sun Aug 19 11:15:09 2018 PDT)

[2]: Ohio attorney general sues 5 drugmakers over opiate crisis
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news-herald - (US) Ohio attorney general sues 5 drugmakers over opiate crisis Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine speaks during a prenwss conference at the Attorney General&... (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

[2]: 5 drugmakers ask judge to dismiss Ohio opiate lawsuit
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news-herald - (US) Ohio opiate lawsuit 5 drugmakers ask judge to dismiss Ohio opiate lawsuit Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine CHILLICOTHE (( Five drugmakers are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general that alleges they helped perpetrate the state’. (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

[2]: WBIW.com / Police Log
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wbiw - (US) Christina Burns, 24, Bloomington, visiting a common nuisance, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, wanted on a warrant for petition to revoke 4:35 p.m. Christina Burns, 24, Bloomington, visiting a common nuisance, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, po... (Sat Aug 18 23:12:32 2018 PDT)

OR: Two arrested on U.S. Highway 26 with meth - Local News - The Daily Astorian
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dailyastorian - (US) The Oregon State Police seized more than half a pound of drugs Highway 26 after more than half a pound of methamphetamine was located in a car. (Fri Aug 17 22:09:55 2018 PDT)

FL: High Springs Police Department fundraising for new K-9 Unit
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wcjb - (US) High Springs Police Department fundraising for new K-9 Unit The High Springs Police Department is looking to add a new K-9 Officer to their pack. (Fri Aug 17 19:31:29 2018 PDT)

FL: State has spent $2M on bill for medical marijuana - Clay Today
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claytodayonline - (US) Medicinal cannabis advocates b including Orlando lawyer John Morgan b have called on term-limited Gov. (Fri Aug 17 18:19:37 2018 PDT)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

[2]: Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars ! Daily Mail Online Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars and cakes that look like children's treats but are actually laced with cannabis Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars and cakes that look like children's treats but are actually laced with cannabis Products that look like Mars. (Sun Aug 19 11:13:44 2018 PDT) [also dailymail11829]

[2]: Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education
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news-herald - (US) Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine in November 2014. COLUMBUS (( With Ohio in the midst... (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

[2]: Ohio attorney general sues 5 drugmakers over opiate crisis
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news-herald - (US) Ohio attorney general sues 5 drugmakers over opiate crisis Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine speaks during a prenwss conference at the Attorney General&... (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

[2]: 5 drugmakers ask judge to dismiss Ohio opiate lawsuit
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news-herald - (US) Ohio opiate lawsuit 5 drugmakers ask judge to dismiss Ohio opiate lawsuit Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine CHILLICOTHE (( Five drugmakers are asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Ohio attorney general that alleges they helped perpetrate the state’. (Sat Aug 18 23:14:19 2018 PDT)

TOP: The un-celebrity president: Jimmy Carter shuns riches, lives modestly in his Georgia hometown - The Washington Post
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Their one-story house sits behind a government-owned fence that once surrounded Richard Nixonb s house in Key Biscayne, Fla. Their one-story house sits behind a government-owned ... (Fri Aug 17 14:00:49 2018 PDT)

UK: Police work to stop overdoses after 76 fall ill in Connecticut - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Police work to stop overdoses after 76 fall ill in Connecticut ! Daily Mail Online Tesla's value plunges by $4.6BILLION after tearful CEO Elon Musk pleads for someone to take his job and admits to relying on Ambien as friends fear for his health - but says he wasn't 'on weed' when he sent privatization tweet Trump claims HE canceled his cherished military parade and blames local DC politicians for the bloated... (Fri Aug 17 10:02:53 2018 PDT)

CANADA: McKENNA: Is Trump becoming increasingly spiteful and dictatorial? - The Chronicle Herald
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thechronicleherald - Connect With Cannabis No U.S. president in modern history — including the disgraced Richard Nixon — has exhibited such undemocratic and autocratic tendencies as Trump. No... (Fri Aug 17 02:16:22 2018 PDT)

reefer madness news

UK: Police work to stop overdoses after 76 fall ill in Connecticut - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Police work to stop overdoses after 76 fall ill in Connecticut ! Daily Mail Online Tesla's value plunges by $4.6BILLION after tearful CEO Elon Musk pleads for someone to take his job and admits to relying on Ambien as friends fear for his health - but says he wasn't 'on weed' when he sent privatization tweet Trump claims HE canceled his cherished military parade and blames local DC politicians for the bloated... (Fri Aug 17 10:02:53 2018 PDT)

FL: Veterans Push Feds To Recognize Marijuana As A Treatment - Health News Florida
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health.wusf.usf.edu - (US) Give it to them and stop giving them these psychotropic dangerous drugs that are destroying their bodies and their minds. (Thu Aug 16 21:16:33 2018 PDT)

TOP: Parent of Corona beer bets $3.8 billion on U.S. love of marijuana
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latimes - (US) Parent of Corona beer bets $3.8 billion on U.S. love of marijuana A pair of U.S. research firms predict that global consumer spending on cannabis will hit $32 billion a year by 2022. (Wed Aug 15 14:00:43 2018 PDT)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

[2]: Man accused of distributing marijuana must stay in jail - New Jersey Herald -
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njherald - (US) Where he is facing multiple first-degree charges for manufacturing marijuana candy. Was released under certain conditions pending trial. (Sun Aug 19 11:15:09 2018 PDT)

[2]: Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (UK) Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars ! Daily Mail Online Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars and cakes that look like children's treats but are actually laced with cannabis Brazen drug dealers use Instagram to flog chocolate bars and cakes that look like children's treats but are actually laced with cannabis Products that look like Mars. (Sun Aug 19 11:13:44 2018 PDT) [also dailymail11829]

[2]: Watertown Daily Times - Local News, Sports, Features, and Community Information for Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County, and Lewis County in Northern New York.
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watertowndailytimes - (US) Study finds method for more accurate sell-by dates Medical marijuana dispensary completes renovations Medical marijuana dis... (Sun Aug 19 11:12:55 2018 PDT)

[2]: Watertown Daily Times - Lewis County school paves trail for lifelong skill
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watertowndailytimes - (US) Medical marijuana dispensary completes renovations ... (Sun Aug 19 11:12:55 2018 PDT)

[2]: Watertown Daily Times - Medical marijuana dispensary completes renovations
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watertowndailytimes - (US) The new exterior signage and glass storefront that allows the community to see inside of the facility will hopefully invite the prospective patients into the dispensary to get information on how medical cannabis could potentially help them live better.”. (Sun Aug 19 11:12:55 2018 PDT)

CANADA: DavidsTea shareholder demands answers on Segal's leadership, CEO search - Business - The Telegram
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thetelegram - (US) Clarenville-based medical marijuana facility passes environmental assessment with conditions Clarenville-base... (Sun Aug 19 02:35:04 2018 PDT)

[2]: WBIW.com / Police Log
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wbiw - (US) Christina Burns, 24, Bloomington, visiting a common nuisance, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, wanted on a warrant for petition to revoke 4:35 p.m. Christina Burns, 24, Bloomington, visiting a common nuisance, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, po... (Sat Aug 18 23:12:32 2018 PDT)