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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. 14 Sep 2018: Kansas moving forward on industrial hemp; licenses could be available by spring. 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 2018: [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 2018: [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 2018: '''. . 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].'''. 12 Sep 2018: Manhattan DA to dismiss more than 3,000 marijuana cases.  11 Sep 2018. 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 2018. . And: '''[https://vimeo.com/267178175 Video. Serving Life for Pot. For a first time offense.]''' 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.  2 Sep 2018 article: NYPD change in marijuana arrest policy goes into effect.

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].''' 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..
 *  30 Aug 2018. Freedom Leaf.

22 Aug 2018: .. 20 Aug 2018: New Jersey Democrat legislature has the votes to pass recreational marijuana bills.. 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:  17 Aug 2018: 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. 8 Aug 2018: '''Lawmakers In U.S. Territory (Northern Mariana Islands) Vote To Legalize Marijuana. Senate likely to pass it. Republican governor is shaky. 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.'''

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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 falling 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 2018:  "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 2018: . 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.

27 June 2018: 

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



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

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

25 June 2018: 

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..

19 June 2018: .

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.



Where’s That $4,000 Raise Republicans Promised Workers? And: Suicide rates rise sharply across the United States, new report shows..  "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." . 

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

. UK Conservatives are letting patients die. UN Committee Declares Cannabis Is An Effective, ‘Relatively Safe Drug’. And: '''[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: [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].'''.  46 of 47 Arrested in Low-Level Marijuana Stings Were Black, So Mayor and Police Put an End to the Operations.. And: '''[https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2018/06/13/us/ap-us-st-louis-marijuana-crimes.html St. Louis, Missouri to End Prosecution of Low-Level Marijuana Crimes. Focusing on murder instead].'''

12 Jun 2018: '''. Republicans are blocking a full vote in the legislature. And: [https://www.facebook.com/60SecondDocs/videos/1539094929521961 Weed Nuns. Growing weed, religiously. Video. 60 Second Docs]. And: [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. And: '''[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]. And: [https://www.facebook.com/VICE/videos/1877090092347621 Video. These Vets Want Weed Instead of Opioids. Meet the Iraq war veterans protesting opioids with joints]. And: Which States Will Be Voting on Marijuana in 2018?''' 

Inconsolable Jeff Sessions Tries To Commit Suicide By Smoking Joint. And: '''[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.]'''. And: Older Americans' Marijuana Use Driven by Pain Relief. And: ATTN Video > What if the DEA treated caffeine the same way they treat marijuana? . 50 year anniversary of coup d'etat. ' ' And: FBI altered witness testimony of hearing 2 gunmen and 12 to 14 shots. And: Los Angeles police department destroyed much evidence. '''[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]. And: [http://nj1015.com/not-guilty-after-representing-himself-nj-weedman-freed-by-jury Not guilty! After representing himself, NJ Weedman freed by jury].'''.

 And: New Zealand may vote on marijuana legalisation in 2019.. And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/OurPlanetbyattn/videos/187624125400359 Video. These unexpected uses for hemp are giving us hope for the planet]. And: Front-runner in Mexico's presidential election Open to Debating Drug Legalization to Stop Violence.'''

. And: 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. '''[https://www.facebook.com/GlobalMarihuanaMarch/posts/2069256333109214 NYC. Manhattan District Attorney says he'll stop prosecuting pot possession on Aug. 1].'''.  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.. And:  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].'''.  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. . See  '''[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].'''
 * Snopes. Republican theory debunked. Silt and rocks falling in ocean do not explain sea level rise. . And: Bernie Sanders video. In 2020 all new California homes will be required to install solar panels. . And: Bernie Sanders video. Cash Bail in the US is Insane. 1 in 5 inmates have not been convicted.
 * 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: 

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.  Meet Ibogaine – a missing cure for opioid recovery. And: '''[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].'''  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.com/wiki/vote Take power! Global campaign to register and vote for medical cannabis, and against conservative-led cannabis incarceration worldwide].'''

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

 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.'''

 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: '. And: Bernie Sanders Joins Cory Booker’s Marijuana Justice Act to Federally Legalize Weed.

. 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"].''' .  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].'''.
 * WE INTERRUPT your regularly scheduled programming...

 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’. 

     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". And: '''[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]. And: Italy issues presidential pardon for pot-growing pensioner.'''  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."

'''[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".

 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.  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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 *  Worldwide “March for Our Lives” in 800 cities, for gun control and against the NRA. .

 And: '''[http://cannabis.wikia.com/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].'''. And: Congress Protects Medical Marijuana From Jeff Sessions In New Federal Spending Bill.  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.'''. .  '''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.
 * 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.

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. '''[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..
 * CNN Poll: Trump approval slides to 35%, matches lowest point of presidency. Feb. 26, 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].'''

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

. Chart below from page 3 of PDF.  2003 to 2017  (4th quarter).  Total Household Debt by Type: 

. By Bryce Covert. July 1, 2016. ThinkProgress. "Incomes for the 99 percent have only recovered about 60 percent of what they lost. But the rich are doing great. ... They captured more than half of all the income growth in the country."


 * How US gun culture compares with the world in five charts. By Kara Fox, CNN. Graphics by Henrik Pettersson, CNN. February 15, 2018. Chart below is from the article.

''' [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. ''' [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. ] '''. And: '''[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.'''.

''' [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. ''' [https://www.yahoo.com/news/vermont-makes-history-legalizing-marijuana-193656120.html Governor signs bill: Vermont Makes History By Legalizing Marijuana through legislature. ] '''. And: 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.

Chart below is from a Washington Post article on Dec. 29, 2017:  ''' [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. ] . And: [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].'''



 We need Medicare for All. Nearly a third of our health care dollars go to something other than health care. And: Universal healthcare and drug war.

''' [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/365548-cnn-poll-trump-approval-rating-hits-new-low Trump approval hits new low (35%) in CNN poll. 32% in AP–NORC poll. Lowest in history for a first-year President. ] '''. Bring back democracy: ''' Remove Presidential veto power.  And:  Senate 60% rule. '''

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