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25 Dec 2018: '''[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 2018: . 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 2018:  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 2018: 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. 21 Nov 2018: Saudi Arabia 'tortured female activists', charities say. By BBC News.  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.

. 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.. 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.  22 Oct 2018: 21 Oct 2018: North Dakota Marijuana Legalization Measure Winning In Latest Poll.  21 Oct 2018: '''[https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/cutting-through-the-hype-what-issue-would-mean-ohio/jZR5dUEUspQuUDWlYLMctN Cutting through the hype. Possession of drugs would be no more than a misdemeanor. Treatment could be mandated].'''.
 * US. Support for legal marijuana hits all-time high: Gallup. 66 percent for it.

20 Oct 2018: How compassion club founder Hilary Black changed the course of cannabis law in Canada. 19 Oct 2018: '''[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 2018: ' 16 Oct 2018: Miami police say they’ll offer opioid addicts rehab instead of arresting them. 15 Oct 2018: '''[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 2018: 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 2018: Hemp could become a leading Minnesota crop if the Republican legal limbo ended. 12 Oct 2018: '''[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 2018:  5 Oct 2018: 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 2018: Bernie Sanders video: Antarctica is melting three times faster than it was just 10 years ago. 8 Oct 2018: Bernie video. Geothermal energy. Clean, job creating, energy. And: Wind power.

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

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

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 2018: '''[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 2018: '''[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 2018: . Video. 28 Sep 2018: 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 2018: '''[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 2018: 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.com/wiki/voteout Republicans. ] 26 Sep 2018: ''' 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].'''

' - The average median wealth per adult for ' is much higher than for the , a former great nation. Trump is right. America is no longer great. It's due to Republican trickle-down voodoo economics: Giving tax cuts to the rich instead of to the middle class and poor who actually need them. Plus predatory mortgage loans and foreclosure. And predatory unforgivable student loans.

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 2018:  Wages adjusted for inflation. Forbes.



Republicans and Libertarians oppose helping workers through increases in the minimum wage. They only care about making the rich richer. 23 Sep 2018: . 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 2018:  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."

21 Sep 2018:  Making History In US Territory. 21 Sep 2018:  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 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.  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://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.]''' 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].''' 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.

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.

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 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. 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 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 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.

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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.

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..

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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?''' 

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 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. 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].'''.

18 May 2018:  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]. 10 May 2018: Front-runner in Mexico's presidential election Open to Debating Drug Legalization to Stop Violence.'''

17 May 2018: . 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.

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].'''. And: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/posts/10156991504452908 Bernie Sanders video. Cash Bail in the US is Insane. 1 in 5 inmates have not been convicted].'''

15 May 2018: '''[https://www.facebook.com/GlobalMarihuanaMarch/posts/2069256333109214 NYC. Manhattan District Attorney says he'll stop prosecuting pot possession on Aug. 1].'''. 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.. 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: 

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.  '''[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].'''

 See chart below. 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. '''

See: More News. And: Cannabis is safer. And:  

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 7 Aug 2018. By Drew DeSilver. Pew Research Center. Chart below is from the article. Bottom of chart says: "Data for wages of production and non-supervisory employees on private non-farm payrolls." 

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