Cannabis news and events archive 4


 * ''Share link: Archive 4. See earlier Archive 3, Archive 2, Archive 1. See also: Current events and news. And: Elections by year. And: 420 and Global Marijuana March event lists by year.

20 Feb 2019: U.S. Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That States Cannot Impose Excessive Fines. This limits ‘policing for profit’, asset forfeiture. 19 Feb: The Nursing Home With A Medical Cannabis Program The Feds Can Live With. 19 Feb: Oregon's small towns revel in weed tax windfall. 17 Feb: '''[https://www.nj.com/marijuana/2019/02/he-pushed-for-marijuana-legalization-for-nearly-20-years-now-the-weedman-feels-sidelined.html He pushed for marijuana legalization for nearly 20 years. Now the Weedman feels sidelined.]'''. And: Bodega owners, too. 14 Feb: Democrat Senator Tim Kaine introduces bill to allow veterans access to medical marijuana through VA. Will Republican Senate block it?  So They Should Profit From Legalization First. 14 Feb 2019 in Newsweek. 12 Feb: Denver-area pot shop offers 1-cent cannabis deal to striking teachers. 12 Feb: As tobacco sales dry up, Kentucky farmers look to the state’s ‘original crop’ — hemp. And: How A Powerful Psychedelic From Africa is Treating Opioid Addiction…& the U.S. Doesn’t Care.

Return to top. If US land mass were distributed like US wealth.png to the US Senate: Stop the: Republican Senate filibuster against federal marijuana legalization. Still true. See  Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. '''

11 Feb 2019: Senator Kamala Harris acknowledges smoking weed in the past, supports legalization, and says it gives people joy.. 6 Feb:  5 Feb: Marijuana access is associated with decreased use of alcohol, tobacco and other prescription drugs. 2 Feb: Senator Cory Booker calls for legalizing marijuana as he launches 2020 bid. 1 Feb: Clueless Kentucky Republican Senate leader McConnell opposes election holiday to increase turnout as in other countries.. 31 Jan 2019: Mexico's President Declares an End to Drug War. 29 Jan: Baltimore to no longer prosecute pot possession.. 29 Jan: California's sluggish legal cannabis industry could get jump-start with tax cuts.. 24 Jan:  24 Jan: '''[https://www.talkingdrugs.org/the-politics-of-slander-drugs-defamation-and-death Philippines and Bangladesh. Drug-war extrajudicial killings of many opposition leaders]. 23 Jan: Pot advocate John Sinclair sues state of Michigan over Schedule 1 status. 23 Jan: Here's the Medical Cannabis Super Bowl Ad CBS Refused to Run.'''. 22 Jan: Pot website offers free medical marijuana to government workers amid shutdown. 22 Jan: Michigan business offers free marijuana with book-bundle purchase. 20 Jan: New Zealand company gets licensed for high THC cannabis. 16 Jan: Virginia House Republicans snuff out marijuana bills. Even decriminalization with civil fines. 15 Jan: . And: Turkey’s Authoritarian President Comes Out in Favor of Cannabis Cultivation. 14 Jan 2019: Americans Are Now More Likely To Die Of An Opioid Overdose Than On The Road.

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 * See: Income inequality and drug war.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Hires Former Marijuana Lobbyist As Senior Advisor.  ''' Ocasio-Cortez's "Radical" Proposal Proves Extremely Mainstream. .  to fund Green New Deal. And: Research backs her up. Progressive Republican President  in the 1950s, and oversaw one of the greatest eras of economic prosperity-for-more in the US.  Make America Great Again. Haters. Dancegate. 9 Jan 2019: '''The government shutdown spotlights a bigger issue:  "Debt is also a growing issue for workers, CareerBuilder reports. Just more than 70 percent of all respondents say that they're in debt." - Medical debt (Republicans block single payer), student loans, etc..

 Bottom of chart below says: "Data for wages of production and non-supervisory employees on private non-farm payrolls." Rich get richer; while middle class wages are flat (inflation-adjusted):



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And: The Richest 10% of Americans Now Own 84% of All Stocks.. See  Wealth inequality in the United States.

See:  Partial table below:

'''Note that is number 21 in the 2018 list. is number 8.'''

Median wealth is exactly in the middle. 50% of adults have more, and 50% of adults have less. Wealth is all assets (money, stocks, bonds, property, etc.) minus all debts.

The average median wealth per adult for Canada is much higher than for the USA, a former great nation. Trump is right. America is no longer great. It's due to Republican trickle-down voodoo economics: Giving tax cuts mainly to the rich instead of to the middle class and poor who actually need them. Combined with predatory mortgage loans and foreclosure. And predatory unforgivable student loans. And predatory medical bills and high deductibles from predatory for-profit health insurance companies.

Return to top. 9 Jan 2019:  9 Jan 2019: Woodstock 2019: Official 50th anniversary festival to be held at Watkins Glen, New York..

     

. 31 Dec 2018: Legendary pot advocate John Sinclair opening cafe in Detroit, Michigan. 26 Dec: Irish farmers set to grow medical cannabis after Health Minister announces support. 26 Dec: St. Louis, Missouri Will No Longer Prosecute Marijuana Possession Under 100 Grams. 26 Dec: These States Are Most Likely To Legalize Marijuana In 2019. 25 Dec: Marijuana lounge opens in Phoenix, Arizona. 25 Dec: '''[https://www.facebook.com/NowThisWeed/videos/vb.899640933451706/291214505071528/?type=2&theater Canadian dispensary. Video. "This store clerk fought off robbers with a bong"].''' 25 Dec: . 21 Dec: '''[https://www.facebook.com/VICENewsTonight/videos/vb.173136559992454/2321279438094095/?type=2&theater Oregon. Video. What Happens When a State Grows Way Too Much Weed].''' 20 Dec 2018: Democrat Pennsylvania senator says he'll pen bill to legalize pot. And: Pa. Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf commutes convicted drug dealer's 125-year sentence. And: Gov. Wolf says it’s time for Pennsylvania to ‘take a serious look’ at legalizing recreational marijuana.

18 Dec 2018: California Regulators: Cities Can't Ban Recreational Marijuana Deliveries. 18 Dec:  After voters dump the trump morons (male Republican leaders) who opposed recreational cannabis (Nevada legalized). 17 Dec 2018: '''[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-17/u-s-student-loan-debt-sets-record-doubling-since-recession U.S. Student Loan Debt Sets Record, Doubling Since Recession. $1.465 trillion.] 14 Dec 2018: Federal judge forces Trump administration to cancel $150 million in student loan debt.'''
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 * 7 Dec 2018: Older Americans Are Flocking to Medical Marijuana.
 * 3 Dec 2018: Michigan. Democrat bill seeks to release prisoners with marijuana convictions.
 * 30 Nov: California. Free Medical Marijuana for Low-Income Individuals Bill to be Reintroduced.

27 Nov 2018: The president's job approval is at 38 percent while his disapproval numbers are at a record 60 percent. And: America's 'war on terror' has cost the US nearly $6 trillion and killed roughly half a million people.  Trump storms ahead with Medicaid work rules, even though they’re disastrous for enrollees. By Los Angeles Times.  23 Nov 2018. And on Youtube. At 7 minutes 10 seconds in. And 21 Nov 2018: Saudi Arabia 'tortured female activists', charities say. BBC.  19 Nov 2018: Greece eyes pot of gold as medicinal cannabis licensed. 18 Nov 2018: Couples offer marijuana at weddings. 18 Nov 2018: Here's what's behind Mexico's radical move toward legalizing marijuana during its war on drugs 18 Nov 2018: How Democrat and medical cannabis activist Nikki Fried became Florida’s agriculture commissioner.. 16 Nov 2018: .
 * 29 Nov 2018: CBD is about to revolutionize the veteran community and PTSD, taking America by storm. . 29 Nov 2018: The Next Big Thing in 'Green' Packaging Is Hemp Bioplastic. 28 Nov 2018: Marijuana, mountains and money: How Lesotho is cashing in.

16 Nov 2018: It's now cheaper to build a new wind farm than to keep a coal plant running. 16 Nov 2018: Oregon marijuana prices plunge – and sales soar. 12 Nov 2018: Michelle Obama says smoking pot was 'part of her becoming story'.  8 Nov 2018. Medical, recreational, sales, and home growing. ' USA Today. ' The mysterious flying joint! 6 Nov 2018.

 6-7 Nov 2018: Election results 2018: States legalize marijuana, felon voting rights. USA Today. And: Missouri votes to legalize medical marijuana. And: Utah Voters Approve Medical Marijuana Legalization. And: Florida restores voting rights to 1.5 million former felons.

Return to top. . 2 Nov 2018: '''[https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/republican-health-care-plan-750976 Reminder: US. Republicans Want to Take Your Health Care. Pre-existing conditions.]'''





1 Nov 2018:  in an effort to eliminate gang-related violent crime. .

Bernie Sanders: 3 people own more wealth than the bottom 50% of Americans.. And: Happy alternatives to Republican poverty.

. 30 Oct 2018: The World's Largest Weed Dispensary Is About to Open Near the Las Vegas Strip.  “I smoke it all day, every day,” Tyson said. 29 Oct 2018: Supermom Katrina Spraggon has a cannabis message for the Australian government..

Republican politicians don't like illegal smiles.

28 Oct 2018: '''[https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidcarpenter/2018/10/28/another-big-election-year-marijuana-candidates US. Another Big Election Year For Marijuana As Candidates Recognize Voters Want Legal Weed.] And:  And: Quebec cannabis stores to close 3 days a week due to shortages.'''  25 Oct 2018: Toronto Airport Says Cannabis Trash Cans Are Not 'Free Weed' Bins. . 24 Oct 2018: '''[https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/-they-re-all-lying-gop-claims-to-support-obamacare-1351713347952 US. 'They're all lying': Republicans claim to support pre-existing conditions. MSNBC]. 23 Oct 2018: Bong arm of the law: South Korea says it will arrest citizens who smoke weed in Canada.''' 22 Oct 2018: US Republican Attorney General seeks to outlaw hashish for medical marijuana patients.


 * 21 Oct: North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Measure Winning In Latest Poll.
 *  21 Oct 2018: Cutting through the hype. Possession of drugs would be no more than a misdemeanor. Treatment could be mandated..

Return to top. 20 Oct 2018: How compassion club founder changed the course of cannabis law in Canada. 19 Oct: '''[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-police-association-grievance-cannabis-ban-1.4871164 Canada. Calgary Police Association files grievance over cannabis ban for officers]. 18 Oct 2018: [https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/cannabis-price-collapse-putting-billions-in-consumers-pockets US. Cannabis Price Collapse Putting Billions in Consumers’ Pockets].'''

17 Oct 2018: '''[http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-news-patrick-beadly-marijuana-sentence-20181017-story.html Republican Mississippi. Medical cannabis patient gets 8 years in prison for possession of 3 pounds].'''. See: Cost of Republican -led drug war. ' 17 Oct: ' 16 Oct 2018: Miami police say they’ll offer opioid addicts rehab instead of arresting them. 15 Oct: '''[https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-climate-change-hoax-2018-10 Trump says he doesn't know if climate change is manmade. Thinks it will change back].''' 15 Oct: Republican War on Healthcare countered by Ballot Initiatives in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho to adopt Medicaid Expansion, and thereby reduce the large number of uninsured. 14 Oct: Hemp could become a leading Minnesota crop if the Republican legal limbo ended. 12 Oct: '''[https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/179111009681504 Video. Disney heiress opposes shifting huge taxes from the wealthy to the middle class].'''.  11 Oct 2018: Doctors can prescribe medical cannabis from November in UK. BBC. 8 Oct:  5 Oct: Dagga (cannabis) makes sex feel better for women (The Journal of Sexual Medicine).
 * 12 Oct 2018: Climate change by 2040 would displace approximately 50 million people living on coastlines, and cost $54 trillion. 11 Oct: Bernie Sanders video: Antarctica is melting three times faster than it was just 10 years ago. 8 Oct: Bernie video. Geothermal energy. Clean, job creating, energy. And: Wind power.

 In addition to a larger number of local marijuana tax and licensing proposals.

 Oct 5, 2018 article. .  Many witnesses ignored (including Kenneth Appold):. Susan Collins also does not support descheduling cannabis at the federal level.

4 Oct 2018: '''[https://www.news4jax.com/health/new-cannabis-ice-cream-sold-to-help-treat-florida-patients New cannabis ice cream sold to help treat Florida patients. Heavenly Hash creamery in Lakewood Ranch created the ice cream that contains CBD].''' Sold to people without medical marijuana cards. 30 Sep: '''[https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/409120-willie-nelson-debuts-new-song-vote-em-out-at-beto-orourke-rally Texas. Willie Nelson debuts new song, 'Vote ‘Em Out,' at Democrat Beto O'Rourke rally.]'''. 29 Sep: '''[https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/casey-eyes-minimum-wage-health-coverage-1.2391422 Pennsylvania. Democrat Casey supports raising the minimum wage, health coverage].''' 28 Sep 2018: Rick Steves to campaign for marijuana legalization in Michigan. 28 Sep: . Video. 28 Sep: Poll: Michigan backs legalizing recreational marijuana, easier voting. 27 Sep 2018: All the Information You Need to Vote in the 2018 Midterm Elections. So, Register to vote! 27 Sep: '''[https://www.app.com/videos/news/local/2018/09/28/weedman-sells-pot-front-statehouse-avoids-arrest/1451132002 New Jersey video. 'Weedman' sells pot in front of Statehouse. Police do not arrest].'''. 27 Sep: US House Republicans Block Marijuana Tax Fairness Vote. 26 Sep 2018: It's Time For Washington To Help Veterans Access Cannabis. Blocked by '''[http://cannabis.wikia.org/wiki/voteout Republicans. ] 26 Sep: ''' 25 Sep 2018: '''[https://www.marijuanamoment.net/leading-congressional-marijuana-opponent-in-danger-of-losing-seat-polls-find Texas. Leading Republican Congressional Marijuana Opponent In Danger Of Losing Seat].'''

26 Sep 2018: '''[https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/sep/26/state-s-top-2-execs-say-no-to-issue-5-v Republican Arkansas governor signals opposition to minimum wage ballot issue. His Democrat opponent in the November election supports raising the minimum wage].''' 25 Sep:  Wages adjusted for inflation. Forbes.

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Return to top. Republicans and Libertarians oppose helping workers through increases in the minimum wage. They only care about making the rich richer.  of any wealthy nation." See: charts.

23 Sep: . Detroit Free Press Editorial Board. 24 Sep 2018: Seattle Throws Out 15 Years of Marijuana Convictions. 24 Sep 2018: Chicago Judge Exonerates 18 People Framed By Crooked Cops. 21 Sep:  21 Sep 2018: '''[https://www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/index.ssf/2018/09/former_eugene_pot_lab_owner_ti.html Oregon. Former Eugene pot lab owner tied to white nationalists sued by employees]. - History. - Twitter archive. - Related. 20 Sep 2018: [https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cop-caught-on-tape-making-racist-comments-about-marijuana-legalization New Jersey. Top Cop Caught On Tape Making Racist Comments About Marijuana Legalization].''' "State Attorney General, ... subject of additional racist remarks."

Return to top. 21 Sep:  Making History In US Territory. 21 Sep:  18 Sep 2018: South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use. 14 Sep 2018: 

He is from Louisiana, the state with the 2nd highest incarceration rate. See  List of U.S. states by incarceration and correctional supervision rate.  licenses could be available by spring. 14 Sep 2018.

14 Sep 2018: '''[http://www.news9.com/story/39094888/democrats-call-for-special-session-for-medical-marijuana Oklahoma. Democrats Call For Special Session For Medical Marijuana]. 14 Sep: [http://floridapolitics.com/archives/274647-polling-gop-candidates-on-wrong-side-of-medical-marijuana-smoking-ban Florida. Polling: Republican candidates on wrong side of medical marijuana smoking ban]. 13 Sep: [https://www.wweek.com/potlander/2018/09/11/the-new-revenue-coalition-is-pushing-lawmakers-to-legalize-social-cannabis-consumption Oregon. The New Revenue Coalition Is Pushing Lawmakers to Legalize Social Cannabis Consumption].''' 12 Sep: . . 10 Sep 2018: Marijuana In Texas: Where Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke Stand On Legalization. 12 Sep 2018: '''[https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/12/646423762/more-older-americans-are-turning-to-marijuana NPR. More Older Americans Are Turning To Marijuana].'''.

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Return to top. 11 Sep 2018: Marijuanaville: Jimmy Buffett Gets Into the Weed Business With Billionaire Wrigley Heir. 10 Sep 2018: '''[http://www.thedailychronic.net/2018/91654/florida-medical-cannabis-opposition-hurts-governors-senate-bid Poll. Republican Rick Scott. Florida Governor’s Opposition to Medical Marijuana Hurts His Senate Bid.]'''

10 Sep: . And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/buriedaliveproject/photos/a.1447657482046200/1555312947947319/?type=3&theater In the four years since Corvain Cooper was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on marijuana charges, California law has changed. The two prior felony charges that triggered his life sentence are now deemed misdemeanors]. And: [https://vimeo.com/267178175 Video. John Knock serving Life for Pot. For a first time offense.]'''  2 Sep 2018 article: NYPD change in marijuana arrest policy goes into effect. 1 Sep 2018: '''[https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/01/editorial-prop-12 California. Editorial board: Vote yes on Prop. 12, allowing farm animals a cage-free life].''' Compassion for all sentient beings. The aliens are among us. Prisons at all levels need to be made more humane.

Withdrawal deaths in jail. 4 Sep 2018: New Orleans jail staffers ignored dying man’s cries for help, lawsuit charges. 3 Sep 2018: Woman lay dead in Nevada jail cell for hours after deputy found her unresponsive. 30 Aug 2018: '''[https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/free-cannabis-offered-at-b-c-clinic-to-help-illicit-drug-users-detox-1.4075153#_gus&_gucid=&_gup=Facebook&_gsc=eF792Ae Canada. Free cannabis offered at Vancouver, British Columbia clinic to help illicit drug users detox].'''

1 Sep 2018: '''[https://lancasteronline.com/lancaster-city-mulls-marijuana-decriminalization/article_965fcb66-ad68-11e8-b3a2-2bd5fd9b881e.html Lancaster, Pennsylvania mulls marijuana decriminalization. Citations, not arrests].''' 29 Aug 2018: Puerto Rico's Hurricane María Death Toll On Par With 9/11 Terrorist Attack. "According to CBS, only two another natural disasters in the U.S. killed more people: a hurricane that struck Galveston, Tex., in 1900 which killed more than 8,000, and the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which killed more than 3,000." See viral video.

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 *  30 Aug 2018. Freedom Leaf.

25 Aug 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/vb.9124187907/10157262714447908/?type=2&theater Video. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' wealth has increased by $260 million every single day in 2018].'''. 24 Aug 2018: New Poll Shows 70 Percent of Americans Support Medicare for All..

23 Aug 2018: A Mother’s Courage in Peru: Facing Prison for Giving Her Son Medical Marijuana.

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22 Aug 2018: California lawmakers pass bill to erase old pot convictions. 21 Aug 2018: Vets to Protest For Medical Marijuana Outside VA (Veterans Administration) Headquarters. 20 Aug 2018: Wells Fargo Closes Florida Politician's Account Due To Marijuana Donations.

20 Aug 2018: New Jersey Democrat legislature has the votes to pass recreational marijuana bills..
 * 20 Aug:  17 Aug: Baker Who Denied Same-Sex Couple Now Complaining About Marijuana-Themed Cake Requests.

18 Aug 2018:  He supports federal marijuana legalization..

16 Aug 2018: India Is Introducing Free Health Care—for 500 Million People. Making India Great Again. Where's Trump? 15 Aug 2018: Mexico’s new president has a radical plan to end the drug war. 14 Aug 2018:  11 Aug 2018: Lebanon to consider legalising medicinal cannabis.

10 Aug 2018: .. 9 Aug 2018: Another Backfire for Koch Brothers as Survey Shows Americans Actually Want Free College, $15 Minimum Wage, and Medicare for All.. And: Single-Payer Healthcare costs less per person.

9 Aug 2018: Colorado hemp plastic startup says it’s shipped first orders in North America. 100% plant-based and chemical-free hemp plastic. 6 Aug 2018: From combat to marijuana processing — veteran corners the CBD market.

3 Aug 2018:  2 Aug 2018: First Big U.S. Offshore Wind Farm will save Massachusetts electricity users about $1.4 billion over 20 years.. 1.6 million tons of carbon emissions removed per year. Equivalent of removing 325,000 cars from the road. 1 Aug 2018: '''[https://www.talkingdrugs.org/israeli-weapons-manufacturer-selling-guns-to-dutertes-drug-war Israeli Weapons Manufacturer Selling Guns to Duterte’s Drug War. Duterte compared himself to Hitler.] And: Trump likes Duterte.'''

. Run mouse cursor over charts. Scroll down. Updated continuously. 3 Aug 2018: '''[https://fox17online.com/2018/08/03/80-year-old-medical-marijuana-patient-with-expired-card-jailed-for-less-than-eighth-of-cannabis Michigan. 80-year-old medical marijuana patient with expired card jailed for less than an eighth of cannabis].'''

31 Jul 2018: Trump administration must stop giving psychotropic drugs to migrant children without consent, judge rules. 30 Jul 2018: Country of Georgia’s High Court Removes Marijuana Possession Penalties.. 29 Jul 2018: Michigan Democrats hope pot measure brings out youth vote in November. 29 Jul 2018: Two-thirds of voters in Utah support November ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana. 26 Jul 2018: UK government approves prescription use of medical cannabis..

26 Jul 2018:  Trumponomics. A stimulus program for the rich that only benefits the rich. 22 Jul 2018: '''[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/22/business/portugal-economy-austerity.html Portugal. A stimulus program that works for the middle class and poor]. And:  23 Jul 2018: How the Republican tax cuts are failing workers, in one chart.'''. And: >>> Republican leaders will do anything to avoid talking about flat inflation-adjusted real wages under Trump.

26 Jul 2018: John Tory's Actions After Toronto Shooting Were What No U.S. Leader Has Ever Done. Handguns, which are already severely restricted in Canada, may be banned in Toronto. Canada has a much lower homicide rate than the USA. And no fear of the American NRA. The NRA expanded mandatory sentencing state by state, and thus created mass incarceration.

24 Jul 2018:  24 Jul 2018: '''[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/dogs-rcmp-marijuana-retrain-retire-1.4759428 Canada. RCMP sniffer dogs out of work due to pot legalization].'''

19 Jul 2018:  16 Jul 2018: The Astonishingly High Administrative Costs of U.S. Health Care. New York Times. See: Canadian healthcare. 

18 Jul 2018: A Spike In Liver Disease Deaths Among Young Adults Fueled By Alcohol. Wake the f*ck up! Cannabis is safer!

18 Jul:  "Carte blanche. Whatever is necessary to restore peace in this country. Let's open up the debate."

17 Jul 2018:  Also 17 Jul 2018, they demand: "Stop imprisoning so many people for 228 article of Criminal code (drug offenses)." (in Youtube description). .

16 Jul: . And: Georgia Republicans created near-useless medical cannabis laws.. 7 Jul 2018: '''[https://www.marijuanamoment.net/cops-took-their-son-away-for-medical-marijuana-now-reunited-family-speaks-out Georgia Cops Took Their Son Away For Medical Marijuana. Now Reunited, Family Speaks Out.]'''

16 Jul 2018: Decriminalize all drugs, Toronto health board urges Ottawa.. 14 Jul 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/ajplusenglish/videos/271855766915613 Video. Mexico's Crime-Free Town? The secret? No politicians. Many independent representatives, but no political parties.] 11 Jul 2018: [https://fox11online.com/news/election/candidates/democrats-hope-for-advantage-in-counties-holding-marijuana-referendums Wisconsin. Democrats hope for advantage in counties holding marijuana referendums.]'''

We interrupt your regular daily Trump programming .... 9 Jul 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/495067514273793 News bulletin. Video. Antarctica is melting three times faster than it was just 10 years ago.]''' Climate change is real, very real — and it is devastating our planet. .

6 Jul 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/TyltHashItOut/videos/462208107524124 Video. Hash it out. Should Non-Violent Marijuana Offenders be Released?] 7 Jul 2018: [https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10157134053162908 Bernie Sanders video. 1 in 5 inmates have not been convicted. They can not afford bail].'''



 - Click your state to see which anti-cannabis  Republicans  to vote out. 

5 Jul 2018: Duterte is Assassinating Opponents Under the Cover of the Drug War, Philippine Rights Groups Say. And: .

5 Jul 2018: After Popular Uproar, 20-Foot-Tall Angry Trump Baby Blimp Gets Okay to Fly Over London During President's UK Visit.

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27 June 2018: Meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 28-year-old who took out Joe Crowley.

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26 June 2018:  30th state to do so. .

26 June 2018: Gallery Owner Arrested After Dropping Sculpture Of Giant Drug Spoon At Purdue Pharma.

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 23 June 2018. It also supports coverage of medical cannabis prescriptions under their proposed healthcare plan. 23 June 2018: '''[https://globalnews.ca/news/4293240/ndp-mp-pot-crimes-pardons-bill-c-45 Canada. Bill to pardon old pot crimes to be introduced after cannabis becomes legal].'''. 21 June 2018: N.F.L. Players to Trump: Here’s Whom You Should Pardon..

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18 June 2018: Majority in France Favors Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds. 18 June 2018: '''[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/reflections-about-fathers-day-from-men-in-prison_us_59461ff5e4b024b7e0df4ced Reflections About Father’s Day From Men In Prison. Life for Pot.]'''

17 June 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10157083758137908 Viral Bernie Sanders video. Why Can We Import Vegetables But Not Medications?] 18 June 2018: Study: Almost half of diabetics skip medical care due to insulin costs. 15 June 2018: 50,000% markup for a shot makes the case for a single-payer healthcare system in California.'''

Instead of paying higher wages, and higher minimum wages. As Canada does.

17 June 2018:  And: Texas Democrats support legalization.



15 June 2018. Where’s That $4,000 Raise Republicans Promised Workers? And: 7 June 2018. Suicide rates rise sharply across the United States, new report shows..  13 June 2018. "We are going to change this rotten, corrupt regime of injustices and privileges, and we are going to promote development. I can summarise it in one sentence: work, good salaries, and hugs, not bullets." . 

11 June 2018. Democrat Ben Jealous Talks Marijuana, Dave Chappelle, And His Campaign For Maryland Governor.

 13 June 2018. And: 13 June 2018: '''[http://www.wgem.com/story/38420562/2018/06/13/medical-marijuana-vs-opioids-for-pain-treatment Quincy, Illinois. Billboard promotes medical marijuana over opioids]. And: 12 June 2018: [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/06/12/619274492/1-in-3-adults-in-the-u-s-take-medications-that-can-cause-depression 1 In 3 Adults In The U.S. Takes Medications Linked To Depression. Depression Is Possible Side Effect Of Many Common Drugs].'''. ''' 11 June 2018. 46 of 47 Arrested in Low-Level Marijuana Stings Were Black, So Mayor and Police Put an End to the Operations.'''. 13 June 2018: '''[https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/missouri/articles/2018-06-13/st-louis-to-end-prosecution-of-low-level-marijuana-crimes St. Louis, Missouri to End Prosecution of Low-Level Marijuana Crimes. Focusing on murder instead].'''

12 Jun 2018: '''. 13 Jun 2018: Republicans are blocking a full vote in the legislature. 19 Apr 2018: [https://www.facebook.com/60SecondDocs/videos/1539094929521961 Weed Nuns. Growing weed, religiously. Video. 60 Second Docs]. 11 Jun 2018: [https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/hemp-clean-up-earth-sustainability-w521287 Can Hemp Clean Up the Earth? Cleaning contaminated soil.]'''. And: Men Deserving Clemency -- Andy Cox -- Life for Pot. 10 Jun 2018: '''[http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/06/possessions_not_enough_expunge_all_weed_conviction.html New Jersey. Possession's not enough: Expunge all weed convictions | Editorial | NJ.com]. 8 Jun 2018: [https://www.facebook.com/VICE/videos/1877090092347621 Video. These Vets Want Weed Instead of Opioids. Meet the Iraq war veterans protesting opioids with joints]. 26 May 2018: Which States Will Be Voting on Marijuana in 2018?''' 

See '''healthcare costs by country. Americans have to pay so much more out of pocket versus OECD countries. And the US does not have universal healthcare. And public college tuition costs much more in the US. It is free in some OECD nations. See chart below. 

31 May 2018: Inconsolable Jeff Sessions Tries To Commit Suicide By Smoking Joint.. 31 May 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10157038647222908 It is insane to be arresting some 600,000 people a year for marijuana possession. It's time to remove the federal prohibition on marijuana. - Bernie Sanders.]'''. 16 May 2018: Older Americans' Marijuana Use Driven by Pain Relief. And: ATTN Video: What if the DEA treated caffeine the same way they treat marijuana?

. 5 Jun 2018 article. 50 year anniversary. ' ' And: FBI altered witness testimony of hearing 2 gunmen and 12 to 14 shots. And: Los Angeles police department destroyed much evidence.

25 May 2018: '''[http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/popular-turkish-rapper-arrested-for-inciting-drug-use-132341 Popular Turkish rapper Ezhel arrested for ‘inciting drug use’. President Erdogan is just another religious right dictator wannabe]. 24 May 2018: [http://nj1015.com/not-guilty-after-representing-himself-nj-weedman-freed-by-jury Not guilty! After representing himself, NJ Weedman freed by jury].'''.

23 May 2018: New Zealand may vote on marijuana legalisation in 2019.. 22 May 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/OurPlanetbyattn/videos/187624125400359 Video. These unexpected uses for hemp are giving us hope for the planet].'''

18 May 2018:  17 May 2018: . 17 May 2019: Thanks, Internet: Estonian Town of Kanepi (Kanep means cannabis) Gets Cannabis Leaf as Its Emblem. And: Movement to Legalize Drug Use Gains in the Former Soviet Republic of Georgia.. And: Philadelphia Gets Green Light to Study Pot, Treat Opioid Addiction With Cannabis.

18 May 2018: '''[https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/do-rocks-contribute-sea-rise Snopes. Republican theory debunked. Silt and rocks falling in ocean do not explain sea level rise].'''. And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/522975711437457 Bernie Sanders video. In 2020 all new California homes will be required to install solar panels].'''. 

15 May 2018:. 12 May 2018:  And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/1941609699206958 Bernie Sanders. Workers need $15 an hour and a union]. And: [https://www.facebook.com/GlobalMarihuanaMarch/posts/2064210823613765 Trump Officially Backed Out of His Own Plan to Make Drugs Cheaper. Pharma stocks spiked in celebration].'''. And: Mom serving 16 years for marijuana pens Mother's Day letter to daughters.. 10 May 2018: Front-runner in Mexico's presidential election Open to Debating Drug Legalization to Stop Violence. 5 May 2018:  And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/GlobalMarihuanaMarch/posts/2060544500647064 Port Louis, on the small island of Mauritius. East of Africa and Madagascar. May 5, 2018. Global Marijuana March. Marche pour la dépénalisation du cannabis].'''. 9 May 2018:  And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/eyecatcherbyculturetrip/videos/807319256117830 Colombia video. Graffiti is legal in this country! Every wall is a mural in Bogota.] And: [https://prezi.com/p/moeh7liq019z Global medical cannabis map. Click on it and zoom in on any country].''' See popup box with info about that country's medical cannabis laws and history. Spanish version. 6 May 2018: . See  7 May 2018: '''[https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2018-05-07-cannabisworks2018-urges-sa-to-join-the-global-movement-to-legalise-marijuana Cape Town Cannabis Walk 2018. Photo essay: #CannabisWorks2018 urges South Africa to join the global movement to legalise marijuana].'''
 * Thousands smoke weed across the world during march to legalise cannabis. By The Sun. . Photos.
 * Also on May 5: Men and women strip off around Australia for World Naked Gardening Day..
 * Sri Lanka to open Asia’s first medical cannabis plantation.
 * New York City Cannabis Parade has gone mainstream..

2 May 2018:  2 May 2018: '''[https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2018/05/02/guest-opinionwhy-its-time-to-let-oregon-cannabis.html Guest opinion: Why it's time to let Oregon cannabis cross state lines. Removing cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances].''' 30 Apr 2018:  And: Two Democratic Frontrunners for Florida Governor Back Legal Recreational Weed. And: Oklahoma group cleared to collect signatures to put recreational pot on ballot. 

. April 20 and May 5, 2018. Or thereabouts. '''[http://cannabis.wikia.org/wiki/vote Take power! Global campaign to register and vote for medical cannabis, and against conservative-led cannabis incarceration worldwide].'''

28 Apr 2018:  And: Seattle officials file motion to vacate all marijuana possession convictions since 1996..

27 Apr 2018:  It now goes to the House. And: '''[http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/police-chiefs-studying-decriminalizing-drugs-as-possible-solution-to-opioid-crisis-1.4635294 Canada. Police chiefs studying decriminalizing drugs as possible solution to opioid crisis]. And: Everybody in Italy has full access to free addiction treatment.'''

26 Apr 2018:  And: Isle Of Man Could Be The First Place In The British Isles To Decriminalise Cannabis Possession.

25 April 2018.  Beto O'Rourke could beat Senator Ted Cruz. And: O'Rourke supports federal cannabis legalization..

20 April 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/bleacherreport/videos/10156120998096006 Video. 85% of the NBA smoked weed according to former players].'''

' And do a 420 search. See: '. 19 Apr 2018: Bernie Sanders Joins Cory Booker’s Marijuana Justice Act to Federally Legalize Weed.

19 Apr 2018: . And: '''[https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/16/australian-greens-propose-full-legalisation-of-cannabis Australia. Greens propose full legalisation of cannabis]. And: [https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/posts/10156936769597908 Faces of Greed: Walton Family of Walmart. Bernie Sanders video: "One family, the Walton family, owns more wealth than the bottom 40 percent"].''' . 12 Apr 2018:  And: '''[http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/courts/article_465cd300-3f6f-11e8-9f7c-33af98aa6266.html New Orleans. After 7 years in jail for possession of 2 joints, Bernard Noble hopes to advocate for criminal justice reform].'''.
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5 Apr 2018:  By Beth Curtis. Sister of John Knock, a .

5 Apr 2018: Dumbass Louisiana Republican state lawmaker cites satirical article in argument against medical marijuana. 9 Apr 2018: Sinclair Host Resigns After Threat to Sexually Assault David Hogg With ‘Hot Poker’. 12 Apr 2018: 

    

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3 Apr 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/thesentencingproject/photos/a.394191597293723.87190.170491079663777/1751177288261807/?type=3&theater 6.1 million Americans can't vote due to a felony conviction. April is #SecondChanceMonth].'''  April 2, 2018. Scientific American. . And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/TheStonersCookbook/videos/10156303901003514 Video. This cannabis commercial is just perfect. A company that delivers cannabis throughout Oregon.]'''

'''[https://www.indy100.com/article/donald-trump-moth-discovery-troll-twitter-science-tiny-genitals-7532761 Scientists discovered a moth with golden hair and a tiny penis. They named it after Trump].''' Twitter: "hence forward, the grabus vaginus moth".

31 Mar 2018:  warning it would ‘open the door to recreational use’. . And: ATTN: Video - This former Republican official nails why more states should legalize marijuana. His liver failed 4 times in 5 years while using legal medical opiates. He now uses medical cannabis.

31 Mar 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10156894666807908 Video. Here's what happened when a Republican senator challenged a Canadian doctor on their single-payer health care system].'''

30 Mar 2018: Rick Steves on a journey toward marijuana legalization. "In some cases, they’re just waiting to get rid of their  Republican governor."

28 Mar 2018: 75% support optional expanded Medicare program for those who want it. And '''[https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2018/03/26/poll-44-of-americans-skip-doctor-visits-due-to-cost Poll: 44% Of Americans Skip Doctor Visits Because Of Cost. Costs are the top health care issue].''' And: Why thousands of Americans Are Risking It and Skipping Health Insurance. And: Single-payer plan would improve bottom lines. And: [https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/the-effects-of-medicaid-expansion-under-the-aca-updated-findings-from-a-literature-review-march-2018 Medicaid Expansion. "Studies demonstrate a positive association between expansion and health outcomes."]

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22 Mar 2018: ''' [https://www.denverpost.com/2018/03/22/march-for-our-lives Worldwide “March for Our Lives” in 800 cities, for gun control and against the NRA. ] '''.

 And: '''[http://cannabis.wikia.org/wiki/CIA. CIA and Bush started 15 years of endless, costly ground wars by their 2003 lies about WMDs in Iraq]. . And: [https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10156864323712908 Video. What happened to the middle class? Elizabeth Warren. Bernie Sanders].'''.

21 Mar 2018: Congress Protects Medical Marijuana From Jeff Sessions In New Federal Spending Bill.

20 Mar 2018:  And: Data shows More U.S. Imprisonment Does Not Reduce State Drug Problems.. And: '''Exploring the ever-changing European cannabis scene (Part 3). Part 2. Part 1.'''.

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 * In began a campaign of disappearances, summary executions, and extra-judicial killings of suspected drug users that killed thousands of people. Gains from Thailand’s bloody war on drugs proved fleeting. By Marvin Bionat. July 09, 2016. Inquirer.net (the official website of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.).
 * Wikipedia pages with sections on history of drug war death squads:
 *  Premiership of Thaksin Shinawatra. Section on anti-drug policies.
 *  Thaksin Shinawatra. See section on The War on Drugs.

 14 Mar 2018: '''Alabama Republican Sheriff Todd Entrekin Legally Took $750,000 Meant To Feed Inmates, Bought Beach House. . Citizen who exposed him framed with marijuana distribution charges. And: Cannabis Industry Is Saving Cities With Struggling Economies.'''. And: Canadian Health Insurance Company to Cover Medical Cannabis. Up to $6,000 per year.

18 Mar 2018: Hall of Famer Joe Montana advocates cannabis for pain relief, healing. "Cannabis eased my pain. It also put me in a state of healing and relief." And: '60 Days In': The worst things about jail, from undercover inmates. "A police officer who went to jail undercover quit the force after he got out — and his decision is a sobering reminder of how bad prison really is".

14 Mar 2018: Italy issues presidential pardon for pot-growing pensioner.

 9 Mar 2018: How US gun culture compares with the world in five charts. By Kara Fox, CNN. Graphics by Henrik Pettersson, CNN. Chart below is from the article.

6 Mar 2018: Meet Beto O'Rourke, the Pro-Pot Former Punk Guitarist Who Could Beat Republican Ted Cruz And Ignite Blue Wave. And: Greek Parliament Passes Bill to Regulate Medical Cannabis Production.. . '''[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/08/iowa-grants-gun-permits-to-the-blind/2780303 Iowa grants gun permits to the blind. USA Today].''' What could go wrong? Blind people can drive... right? US gun laws are insane.

26 Feb 2018: CNN Poll: Trump approval slides to 35%, matches lowest point of presidency. 24 Feb 2018: '''[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-teens-are-coming-for-the-nra-and-they-cant-be-stopped_us_5a919197e4b03b55731ca1ba The Teens Are Coming For The NRA. We are witnessing history].'''

.. NRA-supported mandatory sentence of life without parole.

Jeff Sessions running after cannabis users:

Marijuana Criminal Cases Dropped En Masse by Philadelphia District Attorney..

15 Feb 2018: ''' [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jeff-sessions-drug-sentencing-reform_us_5a8497ace4b0ab6daf457040 Jeff Sessions Opposes Bipartisan Drug Sentencing Reform Bill. ]  And: [https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10156756071552908 Fox News is afraid that the American people will find out the truth about Canada's single-payer health care. Bernie Sanders video].'''

8 Feb 2018: ''' [https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2018/02/08/25794565/guest-editorial-why-seattle-is-erasing-misdemeanor-marijuana-convictions-from-peoples-records Mayor Jenny Durkan: Why Seattle Is Erasing Misdemeanor Marijuana Convictions. ] '''. And: [https://www.aclu.org/blog/mass-incarceration/smart-justice/san-franciscos-da-clearing-thousands-marijuana-convictions San Francisco’s D.A. Is Clearing Thousands of Marijuana Convictions. Others Around the Country Should Do the Same]. And: International Criminal Court to begin preliminary examination on Philippines killings by Duterte. And: Trump Says He Will Focus On Opioid Law Enforcement, Not Treatment. And: Police officer (and veteran) fired for not shooting black suspect wins $175,000.

7 Feb 2018: ''' [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/07/military-veterans-fight-for-medical-marijuana-to-kick-opioid-addiction.html Military veterans defy Jeff Sessions, fight for medical marijuana to kick opioid addiction. Of all the veterans returning from the Middle East, about 60 percent experience chronic pain. ] ''' And: California could make it easier to erase your old marijuana convictions. And: ''' [https://www.hrdive.com/news/maine-becomes-first-state-to-protect-marijuana-use-outside-of-work/516084 Maine becomes first state to protect marijuana use outside of work. ]   [https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10156690978857908 Bernie Sanders video. Debunking Single Payer Myths with Dr. Danielle Martin of Canada. ] '''. 30 Jan 2018: '''[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/30/obituaries/dennis-peron-early-medical-marijuana-advocate-dies-at-71.html Dennis Peron, gay hippie Vietnam veteran, and Early Medical Marijuana Advocate, Dies at 71. New York Times].'''. And: Federal judge: Florida’s felon voting restoration flawed. And: Floridians will vote this fall on restoring voting rights to 1.5 million felons. And: ''' [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/the-slave-power-behind-floridas-felon-disenfranchisement/552269 27 percent of all the disfranchised felons in the U.S. live in Florida. ]  And: Marijuana Company Donates 1 Million Meals To Needy Californians. And: Russian Presidential Candidate Wants to Legalize Marijuana.'''

29 Jan 2018: ''' [http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/government-politics/general-assembly/virginia-senate-republicans-kill-bill-to-decriminalize-small-amounts-of/article_93739abe-14ba-5cdb-a291-bd9f22f03957.html Virginia Senate Republicans kill bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. ]  France To Consider Decriminalising All Drug Use, Following Government-Commissioned Report.''' And: Florida: Judge rules medical marijuana law allows patients to grow own drug. And: Malaysia: Amiruddin facing death penalty for possession and distribution of medical marijuana. 22 Jan 2018: ''' [https://www.yahoo.com/news/vermont-makes-history-legalizing-marijuana-193656120.html Governor signs bill: Vermont Makes History By Legalizing Marijuana through legislature. ] '''. 17 Jan 2018: Thailand About to Make Medical Marijuana Legal. And: Police chief advises police candidate concerning teen marijuana users: "F*ck the right thing! If Black, shoot them!" And: Ontario (Canada) seeks public feedback on allowing cannabis lounges as legalization looms. And: California is Allowing One Million Residents Convicted of Weed Charges to Wipe Slate Clean. ''' [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/19/poll-trump-approval-rating-2018-349306 New poll shows Trump with historically low approval rating. ] ''' Jan. 19, 2018 article.

14 Jan 2018: ''' [https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/10156668001687908 Bernie Sanders video. We took some American doctors to Canada to see a universal health care system up close. ] . 16 Jan 2018: [https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/liberal-mps-urge-dropping-criminal-penalties-for-all-illicit-drug-use-1.3762070 Canada. Liberal MPs urge dropping criminal penalties for all illicit drug use].'''

17 Jan 2018: ''' [https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/patty-schactner-wins_us_5a5ec4e2e4b096ecfca88c03 Democrats Score Special Election Upset In Wisconsin GOP Stronghold. ]  And: Portuguese doctors back marijuana medicine as bill enters parliament.''' And: [https://www.facebook.com/ATTNVideo/videos/1802702293368057 Video. $8000 for an ambulance ride in the USA. $12 in Germany!] And: Latest Pew Poll Finds Record Support in Favor of Marijuana Legalization. And: ''' [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/01/10/video-shows-apparently-incapacitated-half-naked-woman-put-out-in-cold-by-baltimore-hospital Video shows apparently incapacitated, half-naked woman put out in cold by Baltimore hospital. ] '''. And: Federal Court Strikes Down North Carolina Congressional Map As Unconstitutional Gerrymandering. ''' [http://cjonline.com/news/state-government/2018-01-08/kansas-rep-steve-alford-claims-african-americans-character-genetics Kansas Republican Representative Steve Alford claims blacks responded badly to pot use due to character, genetics. ] '''.

7 Jan 2018:'''[https://www.thebetterindia.com/126955/sustainable-fashion-plant-based-fibre-local-source-ethical-fashion Fabrics Made From banana, pineapple, bamboo, jute, aloe vera, flax, hemp, beetroot, pomegranate, teak, sewali flower? The Fashion Industry Is Making It Happen!]'''

5 Jan 2018: ''' [https://www.civilized.life/articles/vermont-defies-jeff-sessions-by-legalizing-recreational-marijuana Vermont Defies Jeff Sessions By Legalizing Recreational Marijuana. ] '''. And: Attorney General Jeff Sessions To Crack Down On State-Legal Marijuana.. And: '''[http://www.newsweek.com/marijuana-legalization-2018-which-states-will-consider-cannabis-laws-year-755282 Marijuana legalization 2018. At least 12 states could consider cannabis laws this year]. And: California’s Marijuana Legalization Aims To Repair Damage From The War On Drugs.'''. And: Boy who missed eight years of school makes astonishing recovery due to CBD oil. . And: Mexico to legalize marijuana-based product sales in 2018. And: ''' [https://www.facebook.com/policethepoliceACP/videos/2017596794923973 What if this was your mother, wife, or daughter? WATCH: Tyrant Cop Knocks Handcuffed Woman Unconscious for No Reason & Lies About It. ] '''