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AlterNet (2)
The "fundamentalist ideologies" that are infecting government; South and Central American leaders start grousing about pot.Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, March 11, 2012
NYT (6): National News
Little surprise as # of "hate groups" in U.S. grows; FBI faults NYPD anti-Muslim tactics as interfering with attempts to "build relationships"; Pat Robertson calls for legalization of pot; A SuperPAC devoted to ousting incumbents; Charges dropped against teen seen beaten by NYPD in viral video; Teacher morale at lowest point in 20 years.Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, March 8, 2012
Towards the Creation of the US-Canada Police State. “Counterterrorism” and War on Drugs used to Justify Sweeping Reforms
Posted by Michael Butler, Sunday, February 26, 2012NYT Op-Eds, Letters (7)
"As the age of austerity impacts foreign policy, America will do less good in the world — but also less harm" (Guest Op-Ed); "We improve our standard of living by increasing efficiency. But that quest can go too far. We need a little friction to slow it down" (Guest Op-Ed); "An intelligent independent candidate in the presidential race could force the two main guys to step up" (Friedman); "Conservatives and liberals agree about reducing the number of abortions, but argue about how to do that" (Douthat); "A great humanitarian crisis is unfolding along the border of Sudan and South Sudan. Unless outside countries enforce access into the Nuba Mountains, it will only get worse" (Kristof); "We too often forget that alcohol can be as destructive as any pill" (Bruni); "Sunday Dialogue: Uniting America Through National Service?" (Letters)Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, February 19, 2012
Obama’s War on Pot | Politics News | Rolling Stone
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, February 17, 2012Tony Bennett Defends Drug Legalization Comments After Whitney Houston’s Death | Music News | Rolling Stone
Posted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, February 14, 2012NYT (4): National News
Occupy Movement 2.0; Bishops reject Obama compromise on contraception; Tax on pot becoming lifeline for some cities and states; A book on "the state of White America."Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, February 12, 2012
NYT (9): National News
SuperPac secrecy - the spawn of Citizens United; Indiana gov signs "right to work" bill; Washington to become 7th state to approve same-sex marriage; Keystone pipeline is central to GOP economic argument; Three states order insurers to have climate change responses; Despite directive, pot arrests are up again in NYC; "Pink ribbon" breast cancer org finds itself red-faced as it ends funding for Planned Parenthood; NRC rejects Indian Point fire safety plan; Company behind exchange students who filed lawsuit re working conditions is barred from further biz.Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, February 2, 2012
Marijuana Again Dominates President Obama’s Online Forum
Jon Walker at Firedoglake ..So far every attempt by Obama to directly reach out to young voters through some form of online question and answer system has resulted in young adults overwhelming voting to confront the President with questions about our government’s marijuana policies. It happened with his transitional website Change.gov, his first Youtube townhall and with the White House’s new “we the people” petition site. Marijuana reform is an issue young voters across the ideological spectrum care deeply about. While marijuana legalization is rarely talked about in our mainstream political discourse, at every opportunity regular Americans use the internet to try to make legalization an issue Obama can’t ignore... read more
Posted by Mike Blaxill, Monday, January 30, 2012
NYT Editorial & Op-Eds (10)
"The system for reviewing presidential appointments is broken. Changing the rule is a risky course, but it is the only way to get the nation’s work done" (Editorial); "A student movement led by Camila Vallejo and centered on reforming Chile’s educational system is upending the society" (Guest Op-Ed); "Millions of children take drugs to help them pay attention — but do they really help?" (Guest Op-Ed); "Focusing on public expectations of privacy means that our rights change when technology does" (Guest Op-Ed); "While Cynthia Nixon’s critics have good reason to worry about how her words will be construed, they have no right to demand silence and conformity from her" (Bruni); "Would it be ethical to produce, or take, a drug that makes us more likely to help others?" (Guest Op-Ed); "What is it about runways that brings out the fire in our cool president?" (Dowd); "There is a big gap in how C.E.O.’s and political leaders look at the world" (Friedman); "The power of the state can crowd out other forms of community" (Douthat); "Religious people are more likely to donate to charity" (Guest Op-Ed)Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, January 29, 2012
AlterNet (2)
Is Oakland working on new ways to stifle the Occupy movement?; Do harsh pot laws increase the drinking culture?Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 28, 2012
NYT (8): National News
Schneiderman & Co. get right to work issuing subpoenas; Was victory over SOPA/PIPA the result of "Lobbying 2.0?"; Economy grew faster than expected; Waning subsidies for wind and solar; Comparing pot to alcohol, CO hopes to pass relaxed regs on former; As Bloomberg deals with firestorm over anti-Muslim film, the sordid history of the NYPD vs. the facts; RI teen dealing with backlash over successful lawsuit against prayer posted in school.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 28, 2012
Other Sources (4)
Attorney says MegaUpload case is "overreach" (MSN); Will 2012 be the year of drug tests for public benefits? (AlterNet); New political movies to watch for (AlterNet); Is your pizza parlor secretly ripping you off for delivery? (MSN)Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 21, 2012
Rising Controversy Over Marijuana Cultivation in California’s Emerald Triangle
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, January 20, 2012Pot smokers don’t puff away lung health: study | Reuters
Posted by Michael Butler, Wednesday, January 11, 2012Cannabis – Weed – Pot – Marijuana – Kills Cancer cells finds UCLA research and others – YouTube
forwarded by ernesto ciccarelli BEST, MOST INTELLIGENT AND OUTSTANDING MEDICAL EVIDENCE THAT MAKES LIARS OF THE BIG AMERICAN TOBACCO, LIQUOR AND OBSCENELY EXPENSIVE PHARMACEUTICAL FASCIST CORPORATIONS HAVE LIED TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE VIA INSTITUTE FOR A DRUG FREE AMERICA IS SPONSORED BY THE KILLER CROOKS AND LIARS WHO SAID MARIJUANA IS BAD AND DANGEROUS AND A TOILET- LOAD OF OTHER DEATH THREATS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT WANT US TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT THEIR CANCER -CAUSING JUNK THEY WI$H TO STRIKE AT WHAT GOD'S FREE GIFTS TO MAN ARE ALL ABOUT: CURE AND HAPPINESS--AMONG OTHERS!!!!!! {{8-) THE ABSOLUTE FACT IS THAT AMERICANS CAN NO LONGER TRUST WHAT OUR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS TELL US BECAUSE THEY ARE OWNED BY IMMORAL, UNETHICAL CORPORATIONS WHO MAKE THEIR FORTUNES BY LYING TO US AND CONTROLLING OUR INFORMATION WITH PREJUDICE AND OTHER TOXIC LIES THAT FOOL THE GREAT AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO KNOW MORE THAN ANYONE THAT "THE TRUTH SHALL MAKES US FREE!!!!" HOW MANY DEAD SOULS WISH THAT THEY HAD BEEN GIVE--SOLD OR FORCE-FED LIES THAT HAVE NOT ONLY MISLED AMERICANS INTO WARS THAT WERE NOT NECESSARY AND USUALLY BASED ON A TOILET FULL OF PROPAGANDA LIES THAT HAVE NOT HELPED OR MADE AMERICANS A BETTER COUNTRY OF PEOPLE. BUT THE TRUTH AND FACTS ARE IN THE HANDS OF THOSE RICH ENOUGH TO CONTROL WHAT TRUTH WE ARE ALLOWED TO KNOW IN THIS LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE ! AMERICANS ARE ENTITLED TO KNOW THE TRUTH: WE CAN TAKE IT BEST!!!! PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO OF ABSOLUTE BEST MEDICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND COMMON SENSE TRUTH ABOUT AN HERB THAT HAS BEEN CASTIGATED BY BIG, UGLY AMERICAN CORPORATIONS OF LIARS WHO PREFER TO GET RICH OF OUR IGNORANCE! --- On Tue, 1/3/12, YouTube ServicePosted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, January 10, 2012
NYT (5): Foreign Affairs
Muslim Brotherhood tries to keep the peace by agreeing to military timetable for handover; Iran defiantly opens second uranium enrichment plant; Karzai demands turnover of Bagram earlier than expected; Did U.S. agents go over the line in helping Mexican drug lord?; Attempted smear of Russian opposition leader backfires badly.Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, January 9, 2012
Grass and Brain Power
Posted by Michael Butler, Saturday, January 7, 2012AlterNet (1)
"Are Psychiatrists Inventing Mental Illnesses to Feed Americans More Pills?"Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 7, 2012
CNN.com (2)
Ohio official closes four injection wells as investigation reveals possible connection of fracking to earthquakes; States want more say in medical marijuana laws and debate.Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, January 7, 2012
125 Year Old Woman Claimed Smoking Pot Everyday Was Her Secret to Long Life
from Cafe Vale Tudo ..A 125-year-old woman, said to be one of the oldest women in India, died at her home in Orissa, her family said Sunday. Fulla Nayak claimed that smoking cannabis every day was her secret to long life .. Fulla was known for her love of smoking ganja and cigars and palm juice. She also loved steaming hot tea. She had never suffered any debilitating ailment throughout her life.. read more
Posted by Mike Blaxill, Thursday, January 5, 2012
NYT Editorial & Op-Eds (10)
"The Keystone pipeline is bad energy policy and doesn’t do enough for the economy. President Obama should argue for alternative fuel sources and clean energy jobs" (Editorial); "The obsession with deficit reduction is wrongheaded and ill-informed" (Krugman); "Extreme positions on the campaign trail in Iowa do damage to the Republican Party" (Bruni); "An unusual political trajectory has taken Ron Paul from the fringe to the caucuses" (Douthat); "As our elected 'leaders' exasperate us with narcissism and paralysis, some Hollywood figures are actually showing a moral compass on humanitarian issues" (Kristof); "Egos in disguise: 'humble' men and the women who 'shove' them" (Dowd); "Our refusal to see what we know is true has led to one global disaster after another" (Guest Op-Ed); "Extremists on both sides of the drug-policy issue have taken over the conversation. We must give centrists a voice, or America’s drug problem will only get worse" (Guest Op-Ed); "Trying to escape the constant stream of too much information" (Guest Op-Ed); "Forget egocentric New Year’s resolutions. It’s time for New Rules for how the world should work" (Maher)Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, January 2, 2012
America’s #1 Killer: Legal Opiate Overdoses
Posted by Michael Butler, Friday, December 30, 2011President Obama’s Puzzling Silence on Marijuana Policy | Common Dreams
Posted by Michael Butler, Wednesday, December 21, 2011NYT (4): National News
GOP intransigence could end jobless benefits for 3 million; Government rests in case against Manning; In a first, gov't advisory board asks scientific journals not to publish details of certain flu studies; NYC's "Weed Man" wins first case vs NYPD.Posted by Ian Alterman, Wednesday, December 21, 2011
