OR: Redmond Spokesman : Local students set to participate in service week
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redmondspokesman - (US) Youth marijuana use prevention campaign expands to... ... (Fri Sep 22 22:13:45 2017 PDT) [also redmondspokesman7865]

OR: CVS to limit opioid drug prescriptions amid national epidemic - KGW.com
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kgw - (US) CVS to limit opioid drug prescriptions amid national epidemic ! KGW.com CVS to limit opioid drug prescriptions amid national epidemic Drug-store chain CVS Health announced Thursday that it will limit opioid prescriptions in an effort to combat the epidemic that accounted for 64000 overdose deaths last year alone. (Fri Sep 22 21:38:49 2017 PDT) [also firstcoastnews11423]

FL: National politics - Fox29 WFLX TV, West Palm Beach, FL-news and weather
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wflx - (US) CVS makes changes to limit opi... (Fri Sep 22 19:54:53 2017 PDT)

CO: Marijuana - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) Social use marijuana clubs will soon be legal in Denver. How many will open? S largest city is on the brink of licensing some of the nation’. Marijuana legalization puts role of drug-sniffing dogs in the Colorado spotlight Can you teach an old drug-sniffing canine a new trick b B that is. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

CO: Police arrest wife, sister of victim in connection with west Greeley killing, seek armed and dangerous third suspect - GreeleyTribune.com
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greeleytribune - (US) Police arrest 70-year-old Evans man they say sold meth to undercover officer Raisley was arrested in July on suspicion of two counts of possession of methamphetamine and possession of a dangerous weapon. (Fri Sep 22 16:07:40 2017 PDT)

TOP: The Oklahoman
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oklahoman - [ ...] ... (Fri Sep 22 14:12:16 2017 PDT)

TOP: Hospitals cut back on prescribing opioids to address addiction problem they unwittingly helped create - Baltimore Sun
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baltimoresun - (US) Though the disparity was only three times between the highest and lowest 20 percent of prescribing doctors. Hospitals are working to reduce opioid use as the first line of defense in pain management. (Fri Sep 22 14:06:21 2017 PDT)

drug-war dehumanization

drug users, dehumanized

TOP: Atlas shrugs, as do libertarians when it comes to working Americans - LA Times
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latimes - (US) As do libertarians when it comes to working Americans A Horsey encore cartoon from 2011 suggests there is nothing new to libertarian economics. (Fri Sep 22 14:00:50 2017 PDT)

[2]: Breast Cancer Articles, Photos, and Videos - San Diego Union Tribune
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sandiegouniontribune - (US) This demographic is on the rise in addiction. (Fri Sep 22 11:14:48 2017 PDT)

UK: Court round-up: The latest cases at North Staffordshire Justice Centre - Stoke Sentinel
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stokesentinel - (US) Cannabis grower John Keeling has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge. ... (Fri Sep 22 10:19:43 2017 PDT)

UK: Grieving son returned to using cannabis - and ended up as dealer - Stoke Sentinel
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stokesentinel - (US) Robert Cotton had stopped using cannabis after he was convicted of supplying it to his friends. (Fri Sep 22 10:19:43 2017 PDT)

UK: Major police presence in Bootle after shots fired - Liverpool Echo
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liverpoolecho - (US) Major police presence in Bootle after shots fired - Liverpool Echo Major police presence in Bootle after shots fired Area cordoned off as police carry out investigation Heavy police presence There is a heavy police presence in Bootle tonight after shots were fired. (Fri Sep 22 10:14:20 2017 PDT)

UK: Police making enquiries after CCTV shows Everton star Ross Barkley being punched in bar - Liverpool Echo
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liverpoolecho - Police making enquiries after CCTV shows Everton star Ross Barkley being punched in bar - Liverpool Echo Police making enquiries after CCTV shows Everton star Ross Barkley being punched in bar Merseyside Police are making enquiries after footage appears to show Everton player Police make enquiries over Barkley CCTV A police spokesman said: b Merseyside Police is aware of footage online reportedly showing an assaul... (Fri Sep 22 10:14:20 2017 PDT)

UK: Suspected gang member charged as part of Bootle shooting probe - Liverpool Echo
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liverpoolecho - (US) Today police confirmed they had arrested and charged a Bootle man with drug possession and other offences after warrants were carried out in the area on Sunday. (Fri Sep 22 10:14:20 2017 PDT)

drug-free utopia

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

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sandiegouniontribune - (US) Women and addiction: A critical health issue When you think of addiction, who do you picture? Yet, this demographic is on the rise in addiction. (Fri Sep 22 11:14:48 2017 PDT)

UK: Grieving son returned to using cannabis - and ended up as dealer - Stoke Sentinel
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stokesentinel - (US) Robert Cotton had stopped using cannabis after he was convicted of supplying it to his friends. (Fri Sep 22 10:19:43 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Police say it could be and#8216;impossible' to train officers for legal pot market -- and want an extended deadline - National Post
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nationalpost - (US) Police say it could be 'impossible' to train officers for legal pot market b and want an extended deadline OTTAWA b Police are warning it could be b impossibleb for law enforcement to get trained up in time for legal marijuana in July 2018. (Fri Sep 22 02:28:08 2017 PDT)

[2]: 7 more DPW employees test positive for drugs
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guampdn - (US) Seven more employees at DPW have tested positive for illegal drugs. (Thu Sep 21 23:13:38 2017 PDT)

[2]: $375K Federal Investment to Fight Drug Abuse in Hudson Valley - Hudson Valley News Network
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hudsonvalleynewsnetwork - (US) K Federal Investment to Fight Drug Abuse in Hudson ValleyB - Hudson Valley News Network $375K Federal Investment to Fight Drug Abuse in Hudson ValleyB The investments, made by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Drug-... (Thu Sep 21 23:12:25 2017 PDT)

TOP: Review: 'Kingsman' sequel wallows in stereotypes, sexism
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freep - (US) This time, Taron Egertonb s Eggsy battles a drug lord played by Julianne Moore Review: b Kingsmanb sequel wallows in stereotypes, sexism This time, Taron Egertonb s Eggsy battles a drug lord played by Julianne Moore Check out this story on Freep.com: http://on.freep.com/2wIOBJe Thi... (Thu Sep 21 14:04:54 2017 PDT)

TOP: The and#8216;Kingsman' movie series needs to go to rehab - New York Post
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nypost - (US) Elton John is being held captive by Julianne Moore, who is a billionairess drug lord. But in b The Golden Cir... (Thu Sep 21 14:01:42 2017 PDT)

epidemic of omnipotent drugs

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

OR: Redmond Spokesman : Local students set to participate in service week
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redmondspokesman - (US) Youth marijuana use prevention campaign expands to... ... (Fri Sep 22 22:13:45 2017 PDT)

FL: Scott declares health emergency over opioid epidemic - WTSP.com
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wtsp - (US) Scott declares health emergency over opioid epidemic ! WTSP.com Scott declares health emergency over opioid epidemic Rick Scott declared a state of emergency to combat Fl... (Fri Sep 22 20:51:14 2017 PDT)

TOP: Children removed from homes saddest victims of opioid crisis - News - Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota, FL
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heraldtribune - (US) The Manatee County Tiger Bay Club held a forum about how the opioid crisis is breaking up families and forcing authorities to put children in foster care. (Fri Sep 22 14:24:49 2017 PDT)

TOP: HIV - AIDS Articles, Photos, and Videos - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) A New Jersey judge on Friday called the actions of former Zionsville gun range owner John Cramseyb s b armed vigilantismb as she denied his request for probation after he admitted illegally hauling an arsenal of weapons through the Garden State on his way to b extractb a heroin addict from a drug den. ... (Fri Sep 22 14:24:05 2017 PDT)

TOP: The Oklahoman
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oklahoman - [ ...] ... (Fri Sep 22 14:12:16 2017 PDT)

TOP: Health plan a disaster for opioid crisis - Vivek Murthy
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courier-journal - (US) Health plan a disaster for opioid crisis ! Vivek Murthy Americab s addiction crisis is the defining public health challenge of our time. (Fri Sep 22 14:11:38 2017 PDT)

TOP: Pennsbury school board OKs aggressive antidrug program
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philly - (US) Any awards will go to drug treatment America's opioid problem is so bad it's cutting into U.S. life expectancy Bensalem to be first Philly-area town to sue drugmakers over fueling opioid epidemic After a decadelong battle with addiction. (Fri Sep 22 14:04:11 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

OR: Police ID man shot to death in North Plains
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koin - (US) Was notorious for killing a Washington County K9 in 1997. (Fri Sep 22 21:48:27 2017 PDT)

OR: North Plains homicide victim not responsible for K9 death
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koin - (US) It was widely reported that Michael Arch b known as Reiner Schmolling before having his name legally changed b shot and killed a Hillsboro Police Department K9 in 1997. (Fri Sep 22 21:48:27 2017 PDT)

OR: KLDR - Local News
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kldr - (US) The Grants Pass felony warrant listed a charge of Methamphetamine Possession and the Josephine County felony warrant was for Possession of More Than Four Ounces of Marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 21:42:22 2017 PDT) [also kajo9200]

FL: Lawsuit over medical marijuana licenses
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wjhg - (US) Lawsuit over medical marijuana licenses Smith says he is being excluded from obtaining a license to grow medical marijuana because he is not a member of the Black Farmers Association. (Fri Sep 22 20:08:55 2017 PDT)

FL: Medical cannabis patient charged with selling - Fox29 WFLX TV, West Palm Beach, FL-news and weather
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wflx - (US) Was witnessed and videotaped by police handing a small plastic bag containing marijuana to another person. (Fri Sep 22 19:54:53 2017 PDT)

FL: Man, woman arrested on drug charges
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yoursun - (US) LAKE PLACID b A tip that a Fort Myers man was transporting drugs to Highlands County led to the arrest of a man and woman and the seizure of 356 grams of cocaine and 28.6 grams of marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 19:19:35 2017 PDT) [also yoursun5548]

FL: Goldie Hawn Exposed -- Her Shocking Showbiz Secrets - National Enquirer
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nationalenquirer - (US) Screen legend lets loose about love, addiction and celebrity sex! (Fri Sep 22 19:01:57 2017 PDT)

prohibitionists in the news

infamous drug warriors

FL: Health - 90.7 WMFE
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wmfe - (US) Patrick Kennedy, Son Of Ted Kennedy, Talks Addiction, Funding In FL Patrick Kennedy, who has gone from lawmaker with an active addiction to mental health advocate, talks about mental heal... (Fri Sep 22 20:21:36 2017 PDT)

UK: Jay Z says the war on drugs is an epic fail - The Independent
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independent - (US) Jay Z says the war on drugs is an epic fail ! The Independent Jay Z says the war on drugs is an epic fail US governmentb s war on drugs an "epic fail". (Fri Sep 22 10:10:57 2017 PDT)

OH: Renacci: Medicaid doesn't help in Ohio's fight against opioids - News - The Columbus Dispatch - Columbus, OH
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dispatch - (US) Is not helping in the fight against opioids. (Fri Sep 22 08:45:38 2017 PDT)

CANADA: LAUTENS: Betrayal taints rise to Speaker's chair
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nsnews - Plecas is no Churchill or Bennett. It will stretch public credulity that a Plecas ruling from the chair. (Fri Sep 22 02:30:08 2017 PDT)

CANADA: BALDREY: Plecas' Speaker move gives NDP breathing room
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nsnews - BALDREY: Plecasb Speaker move gives NDP breathing room Liberal MLA Darryl Plecas was willing to serve as legislature Speaker. (Fri Sep 22 02:30:08 2017 PDT)

TOP: Insurers often deny coverage for mental health, addiction treatment, report says - Chicago Tribune
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chicagotribune - (US) Report says Insurers are denying coverage to many Illinois residents for certain mental health services and addiction treatments. (Thu Sep 21 14:01:28 2017 PDT)

UK: Prince William branded naive over legalising drugs remark - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Prince William branded naive over legalising drugs remark ! Daily Mail Online Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naiv... (Thu Sep 21 10:03:37 2017 PDT)

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FL: Paul McCartney News, Gossip and Photos - National Enquirer
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nationalenquirer - (US) Reefer Madness! Reefer Madness! Pot-crazed rocker's scandalous secrets! (Fri Sep 22 19:01:57 2017 PDT)

CO: Aspen marijuana dispensaries seize holiday business - VailDaily.com
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vaildaily - (US) There's no question why the shoppers are there. Where it will serve both medical and recreational customers. All four have either expanded their operations or relocated to higher-profile spots. (Fri Sep 22 16:20:09 2017 PDT)

UK: Prince William branded naive over legalising drugs remark - Daily Mail Online
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dailymail - (US) Prince William branded naive over legalising drugs remark ! Daily Mail Online Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naive' for asking a group of former addicts whether drugs should be legalised Prince William branded 'naiv... (Thu Sep 21 10:03:37 2017 PDT)

TOP: Judge dissmisses lawsuit seeking medical marijuana for Kentucky - Lexington Herald Leader
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kentucky - (US) Where medical use of marijuana is banned. (Wed Sep 20 14:25:45 2017 PDT)

CANADA: MLandS committee endorses provincial rules for pot lounges - Toronto and GTA - News
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torontosun - (Canada) Councillor Jim Karygiannis said it was a mistake to give the province a thumbs up on its plan. Arguing it will not meet the needs of people. Estimated there are about 62 pot dispensaries in operation in the city. (Wed Sep 20 02:45:16 2017 PDT)

OR: Oregon marks 2 year anniversary of legalized pot
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koin - (US) The amount of licenses and applications is what makes Oregon different than other states that have legalized recreational marijuana. (Mon Sep 18 21:47:32 2017 PDT)

CANADA: Doit-on s'inquieter de la legalisation du cannabis? - Le Devoir
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ledevoir - (US) Doit-on sb inquiC)ter de la lC)galisation du cannabis? ! Le Devoir Doit-on sb inquiC)ter de la lC)galisation du cannabis? ... (Mon Sep 18 02:11:52 2017 PDT)

cannabis propaganda

articles mentioning cannabis and propaganda themes

OR: Redmond Spokesman : Local students set to participate in service week
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redmondspokesman - (US) Youth marijuana use prevention campaign expands to... ... (Fri Sep 22 22:13:45 2017 PDT) [also redmondspokesman7865]

OR: Oregon Business - Home
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OR: Oregon Business - Home - (US) Counties awaiting pot revenues Local jurisdictions will soon reap the tax benefits of the burgeoning marijuana sector. (Fri Sep 22 22:08:28 2017 PDT)

OR: 9-22-17: THREE ARRESTED IN STRANGE, KIDNAP, ROBBERY AND DRUG BUST - KMED-AM - Turning up YOUR voice - AM 1140 KMED
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kmed - (US) THE RAID TOOK PLACE AT A HOUSE OFF OF WEST MCANDREWS, IN WHICH OFFICERS SEIZED 180 POUNDS OF ILLEGAL MARIJUANA PLANTS. (Fri Sep 22 21:44:20 2017 PDT)

OR: KLDR - Local News
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kldr - (US) The Grants Pass felony warrant listed a charge of Methamphetamine Possession and the Josephine County felony warrant was for Possession of More Than Four Ounces of Marijuana. (Fri Sep 22 21:42:22 2017 PDT) [also kajo9200]

OR: East Oregonian
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eastoregonian - (US) Assault suspect accused of trying to run over men at marijuana grow ... (Fri Sep 22 21:25:30 2017 PDT)

OR: ODA: and#x2018;Right to farm' law protects hemp growers - - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) T have authority to regulate hemp production because it’. T have authority to regulate hemp production. Douglas County and ODA have now agreed that hemp production isn’. (Fri Sep 22 21:19:04 2017 PDT)

OR: and#x2018;So far, so good' on Oregon organic farm's weed control plan - Oregon - Capital Press
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capitalpress - (US) The organic operation that was at the center of a weed control argument in Sherman County this spring. (Fri Sep 22 21:19:04 2017 PDT)