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America’s 40 Year War on Drugs: It’s Time to Pull the Plug

For forty years, the United States government has been carrying out a war against its own citizens, as well as the citizens and governments of sovereign nations around the globe.  They wrongly identify it as the War on Drugs. This Friday, June 17th, is the 40th anniversary of the date when criminal and former President [...]

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The War on Drugs (Poster Art)

Just a little something to celebrate the drug war’s 40th anniversary. Image source: Deviant Art member kdarl

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No More Weed for Tourists

Netherlands closes coffee shops to tourists

  What is the first thing that most North Americans think of when considering traveling to the Netherlands? Some people think of tulips, windmills, and bicycles.  These are a mandatory and unavoidable part of the Dutch experience. Some people think of the famous Red Light District located in one of the most beautiful and oldest [...]

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Barry Cooper (NeverGetBusted) Does an AMA on Reddit

Barry Cooper (NeverGetBusted) Does an AMA on Reddit

Barry Cooper did an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit this afternoon. Below you will find the choicest bits from his interaction with the Reddit community in r/trees, a subsection of the site that I suggest you all check out if you have any interest in cannabis legalization efforts.

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LSD and Other Psychedelics

An anti-drug propaganda movie from the 70′s that does its best to convince us its hip. The groovy intro music, mod wallpaper and affinity for white slacks and belts are a definite plus.

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An Unsurprisingly Disingenuous Look at Marijuana

An Unsurprisingly Disingenuous Look at Marijuana

As many of my readers know, I like to pull a lot of breaking science news from Eurekalert. One particular article today has drawn my attention, and I’d like to point out to the very disingenuous manner in which it was presented to the lay audience, who may lack the time, educational background, or simply a healthy amount of skepticism to see the spin.

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Drug Driving, Your Eyes Will Give You Away

Drug Driving, Your Eyes Will Give You Away

According to this anti-marijuana ad, the only negative attribute of driving while stoned is that the cops can tell. Bravo!

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