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It is not socialist. It is  Common Sense.  (search for "poor" among Thomas Paine quotes). See:  List of minimum wages by country . And: '''[http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/april/singlepayer_health_.php Medicare-for-all, like Canada, is not socialist either. ] See: [https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/16/perspectives/raise-federal-minimum-wage/index.html US federal minimum wage has 35% less buying power than in 1969. 10 years since last increase. A record.''' ]. Racist Republican state governments in 28 states passed laws to prevent cities from raising the minimum wage. Far-right talk radio helps Republicans do this. Republicans block cheap municipal broadband in 26 states. 

9 Aug: '''[https://www-wthr-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.wthr.com/article/did-ohio-lawmakers-accidentally-legalize-marijuana-top-law-enforcers-say-yes?amp&amp_js_v=0.1 Did Ohio lawmakers accidentally legalize marijuana? Top law enforcers say yes.]''' 4 Aug 2019: David Letterman had the the best "apology" for calling Trump a racist. 7 Aug: . 4 Aug: '''[https://www.facebook.com/iwakeupwithtoday/videos/vb.130834060284601/1132711070252825/?type=2&theater Olivia Newton-John is pushing for medicinal cannabis worldwide. Her breast cancer fight].''' 1 Aug 2019: '''[https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/1270897876453684/?v=1270897876453684 Short video. American Woman's Medication Costs 10% of US Price in Spain].'''

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Putin. Screwing up elections at home and abroad. Wikipedia: 2019 Moscow City Duma election protests. Moscow Mitch blocks election security bills in the US Senate, and nearly all cannabis reform legislation!            

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22 Jul 2019: '''[https://www.facebook.com/Michael.07290/posts/1424054931067838 Philippine march for cannabis. Quezon City, part of Metro Manila].'''. 24 Jul: .

US Republican leaders are out of touch with mainstream Americans and Canadians.

21 Jul: '''[https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/tyendinaga-cannabis-economy-boom-1.5216532 Canada. THC slushies, pirate radio and the cannabis-driven boom in a Mohawk community].''' 19 Jul 2019: Texas Republican Leaders Want You to Know They Really, Really Hate Marijuana.. 18 Jul: Texas Republican Lawmaker Lies about Pot & Veteran Suicides to Block Medical Access.. 17 Jul: '''[https://time.com/5628283/trump-tweets-racist-white-america Republicans Want a White Republic. They'll Destroy America to Get It].''' By Time magazine. 17 Jul: Three Republicans Stand in the Way of Federal Cannabis Reform in the US Senate.. SAFE Banking Act. STATES Act. Veterans Equal Access Act. Descheduling or rescheduling cannabis. 17 Jul: '''[https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/martin-county/a-blow-to-law-enforcement-efforts-new-hemp-laws-temporarily-halting-marijuana-related-arrests Florida. New hemp laws temporarily halting marijuana-related arrests].'''. 14 Jul: '''[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/15/medical-cannabis-is-gaining-momentum-in-asia.html Medical cannabis is gaining momentum in Asia. And China is heavy into hemp].'''

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12 Jul:  11 Jul: '''[https://www.northernwinorml.org/2019/07/11/wisconsin-gop-says-no-to-cannabis-reform-yet-eager-to-increase-budget-for-corrections Wisconsin Republicans Say No To Cannabis Reform. Increase Budget For Corrections].''' 9 Jul:  8 Jul: Trump buddy: Rodrigo Duterte's drug war is 'large-scale murdering enterprise' says Amnesty.

 See PDF page 3. American revolutionary Thomas Paine. See: Common Sense. His statue in Thetford, England. See his quotes. Search for "poor" within those quotes. He supported economic justice, unlike today's Republicans.

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6 Jul 2019:  3 Jul: Wisconsin Republican Senate leader opposes medical marijuana. 2 Jul:  [[File:Herbie.gif|frame|

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2 Jul: There’s More Evidence That Raising the Minimum Wage Won’t Cost Jobs. 1 Jul 2019: Canadian Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Decriminalize All Drugs. 28 Jun: Malaysia Will Decriminalize Drug Possession, Top Gov't Official Says.. 27 Jun: New report finds ecstasy and cocaine less harmful than alcohol and tobacco. 21 Jun:  21 Jun: Marijuana Decriminalization Is Greatly Expanded in New York state.. 20 Jun:  The majority of Republicans opposed it. Only 8 Democrats voted against it. 18 Jun: Colombian court legalizes public pot consumption.. 17 Jun: Beijing says legalization of marijuana in US/Canada is a 'threat to China'. 2 Jul: Overseas influence blamed for rise in marijuana abuse among young Chinese. 12 Jun 2019: .

12 Jun: '''[https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2019/06/11/marijuana-cincinnati-council-debates-how-much-pot-should-allowed/1420362001 Ohio. Cincinnati City Council votes to allow marijuana possession up to 100 grams].  12 Jun: . By Gallup Poll. 19 April: CBS poll at 65% for legalization. ''Senate Republicans block the will of the American people. '' 12 Jun: Hundreds arrested in Moscow during protest over Ivan Golunov, and drugs planted by police. 11 Jun: Russian Journalist Ivan Golunov Is Freed; Ministry Orders Inquiry Into Drug Charges.. 8 Jun: AOC Pushes To Make It Easier To Study Shrooms And Other Psychedelic Drugs.. 7 Jun 2019: Marijuana Legalization Front and Center in 3 States. 6 Jun: '''[https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarabrittanysomerset/2019/06/06/empire-state-norml-activist-doug-greene-passes-away New York City. Empire State NORML Activist Doug Greene Passes Away].'''. 4 Jun: . And: 8 May 2019: Denver voted to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. 18 June: Is Canada next for shrooms?

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' -- '. Marcha da Maconha. Marijuana March. Streets filled from end to end in overhead photos and videos. Video. 2. Please share widely:. . 31 May: '''[https://www.forbes.com/sites/javierhasse/2019/05/31/federal-appeals-court-rules-dea-federal-govt-must-promptly-reassess-marijuanas-illegality Federal Appeals Court Rules DEA, Fed. Govt. Must 'Promptly' Reassess Marijuana's Illegality].''' 31 May:  30 May: Zimbabwe government approves country's first cannabis farm. 29 May: Colorado Governor Jared Polis Signs Bill Legalizing Social Marijuana Use Areas.. 28 May:  27 May 2019: 20-day pro-cannabis march embarks across Thailand.

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26 May: A Lesson From 1930s Germany: Beware State Control of Social Media. 24 May: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (Republican) vetoes medical marijuana expansion bill, saying 'Iowa must proceed cautiously' on changes. Republican vetoes and filibusters. 24 May: Trump dictatorship: Trump bypassing Congress with $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Trump's dictator friends: '''[https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/05/06/saudi-arabia-arrests-tortures-kills-trump-world-shrug-column/3643557002 One of my Saudi clients is dead. Another is living, but he could be next: Exiled lawyer.]''' Many dissenters regularly executed after torture and false confessions. 23 May:  23 May: Mexico’s President to the U.S.: We Don’t Want Your Armed Helicopters. He’s proposed across-the-board drug decriminalization in both nations. Cannabis is being legalized in Mexico. 21 May:  21 May 2019: Washington becomes 1st state to allow composting of human remains. 16 May: Bernie Sanders leads Joe Biden in Emerson national poll of 2020 contenders. 16 May: Serious Injuries From Domestic Violence Dropped After Marijuana Decrim, Study Finds. 16 May: 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on the cover of Time magazine. #ClimateStrike 15 May: Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit Against Big Oil, Saving Millions Of Acres Of Rainforest. 13 May: . 9 May:  7 May:  Senate Republicans refuse to allow simple majority votes on rescheduling or descheduling cannabis. 4 May: '''{{box3|link=https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/illinois-governor-announces-plan-legalize-marijuana-62824034}|text=Illinois. Democrat governor (with Democrat legislature) announces plan to legalize marijuana.|color=#cfc|background=#cfc}}''' 3 May: . 2 May 2019: '''[https://www.westword.com/marijuana/colorado-legislature-approves-marijuana-cafes-lounges-and-social-use-areas-11331200 Colorado. Marijuana Consumption and Hospitality Businesses Passes Legislature].''' It will allow dispensaries, restaurants, hotels and other businesses to apply for pot consumption areas. [[File:Herbie.gif|frame| 1 May 2019: Las Vegas council approves marijuana ‘social’ lounges. 30 Apr: Large-Scale Cannabis Business Park in Detroit Will Train Past Marijuana Offenders. 30 Apr: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ( Republican ) says Senate won't pass bill to lower penalties for marijuana. 29 Apr: People Over 40 Shouldn't Work More Than 3 Days a Week, Study Says..

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 27 Apr 2019: Why Senate Republicans block and filibuster the rescheduling of cannabis (even for medical purposes): Marijuana can block a green card holder’s U.S. citizenship — even in states where it’s legal. 24 Apr 2019: '''[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-met-marijuana-legalization-weed-man-william-lee-column-20190320-story.html Will legal pot mark the end of the neighborhood weed man? Exorbitant dispensary prices.]'''  '''[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6943747/Stoners-U-S-Canada-celebrate-420-day-ten-states-legalize-recreational-weed.html Getting lit! Stoners around the US and Canada celebrate the biggest 420 day EVER at public festivals after a tenth state legalizes recreational weed. Daily Mail].''' . 18 Apr 2019: '''[https://badgerherald.com/news/2019/04/18/for-the-fourth-time-sargent-introduces-bill-to-fully-legalize-marijuana-in-wisconsin For the fourth time, Democrat Sargent introduces bill to fully legalize marijuana in Wisconsin. Republicans again threaten to block it in a state with majority support for legalization]. 16 Apr: Marijuana possession led to nearly 6% of all arrests in the USA; Here's where the Republican war on weed still rages on.'''

10 Apr: . Medicare spends only 1.4% on bureaucracy:  Video: A teenage climate activist (Greta Thunberg) called out world leaders in December 2018 at age 15.. Her videos have tens of millions of views. 



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Louisiana. Serving Life w/ Hard Labor w/o Parole for $20 of Marijuana.  9 Apr 2019: Washington State Bans Free Books to Prisoners for No Logical Reason. 7 Apr:  6 Apr: Biggest Hash Bash ever: With pot legalized, rally draws huge crowd in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 4 Apr: Study: 88% of Madrid’s Hashish, Some From Morocco, Unsuitable for Humans. 3 Apr:  31 Mar: Israel Police to Enact Cannabis Decriminalization Tonight (March 31, 2019). 28 Mar: DEA looking for a contractor who can burn 1,000 pounds of marijuana per hour. 19 Mar 2019: ‘Not your normal church’: Kensington ‘temple’ is Philadelphia’s first safe space for cannabis consumption. 9 Mar: Man accused of having 16 pounds of marijuana in his car won't be prosecuted. Baltimore's prosecutor will not prosecute anyone for marijuana.  8 Mar 2019: Watch: Missouri Police Officers Search Pancreatic Cancer Patient's Bags for Marijuana in Hospital. 7 Mar: '''[https://www.abqjournal.com/1289448/marijuana-compromise-emerges-in-capitol.html Recreational Marijuana legalization bill passes New Mexico House. All Republicans opposed it.]''' 7 Mar: New Poll Finds 52% of Arizonans Support Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization. 5 Mar: Arizona Bill Would Decrease Medical Marijuana Card Fee from $150 to $50 Annually. 5 Mar: Medical marijuana dispensaries bill passes Georgia House. 4 Mar: ‘It’s A Serious Degree’: Students Across US Now Majoring In Marijuana At Colleges. 3 Mar: Ohio’s budding medical-marijuana industry has more open jobs than candidates. 28 Feb: '''[https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/28/cory-booker-introduces-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-nationwide.html US Senator Cory Booker introduces bill to legalize marijuana at the federal level, with support from fellow 2020 candidates. Will Republican Mitch McConnell let it be voted on?]'''. 27 Feb: '''[https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/02/27/new-hampshire-house-passes-marijuana-legalization-bill/ZL1UHU8b9eO61uMoV2nuoJ/story.html?event=event25 New Hampshire House passes recreational marijuana bill. Republican governor threatens veto].''' 25 Feb: California homeless shelter receives 100 beds paid for by Port Hueneme pot businesses.

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 See chart. We need Medicare for All. Nearly a third of our health care dollars go to something other than health care. See also:

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