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Maine Becomes 5th State to Allow Pot Dispensaries

jeremiah — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:38:20 -0800

With Tuesday's election, Maine becomes the fifth state to allow dispensaries where marijuana can be distributed to medical patients.

But medical marijuana advocates say Maine won't become like Los Angeles, where hundreds of dispensaries have popped up and come under critical scrutiny.

Ethan Nadelmann of the New York-based Drug Policy Alliance says Los Angeles is the "wild west West" of marijuana dispensaries.

Canadian Election Could Kill Crime Bills

jeremiah — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:23:30 -0700

The Conservative Public Saftey Minister thinks a federal election would kill the Harper government's nasty new crime bills. This is exactly why we need an election.

From Canadian Press, "Federal minister warns that election would kill tougher crime bills":

HALIFAX, N.S. — Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan warned Wednesday that a federal election would jeopardize efforts by the Conservative government to get tough on crime.

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Gunmen Attack Mexican Political Candidate, Kill 2 Aids

jeremiah — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:20:03 -0700

Two aids of Mexican politician Ernesto Cornejo were shot and killed in an attack on the candidate by drug cartels.Suspected drug hitmen attacked a candidate for Mexico's Congress and killed two of his aides, days before the July 5 mid-term election.

Gunmen shot at a vehicle carrying candidate Ernesto Cornejo from Mexico's ruling National Action Party, or PAN, in the town of Benito Juarez in the northern state of Sonora late on Thursday, the state attorney general's office said.

He was unharmed.

Jodie Emery: Ending Drug Prohibition Could Save Our Economy and Stop Gang Violence

jeremiah — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:22:48 -0700

Jodie Emery is the Green Party of B.C. candidate in Vancouver-Fraserview.Gang violence is a major concern for Vancouver and British Columbia. Shootings and murders happen so often that people feel unsafe in their own homes and communities. There was another time in history when gangsters terrorized society, bought fancy cars and weapons, lived lifestyles only criminal activity could afford, and shot rivals as they fought for control over the market.

It's Time For NDP Leader Jack Layton To Call For An End To Prohibition

jeremiah — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:25:54 -0700

If NDP MPs are interested in finding solutions, they will set themselves apart from the Conservatives and Liberals by pushing for a national debate on the prohibition of drugs.

Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton will be in Vancouver Kingsway tomorrow (March16) to push for more crime prevention and more resources for the police.

Marijuana Initiative Proponents "Welcome" Bush and Cheney to Colorado

karlis — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800

VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th!DENVER - When President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney arrive in Colorado tomorrow, they will be greeted by newspaper ads highlighting their past troubles involving alcohol.

US Voter Guides Proliferated by Interest-Group Politics, Including Marc Emery's!

karlis — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800

WASHINGTON - It's generally easy to learn where political candidates stand on Iraq or the budget deficit. But what if you want their views or voting records on organic farming, mountain biking or marijuana laws? Enter the specialized voter guide, produced by interest groups large and small.
Scroll down for the bold section regarding Marc Emery's Voter Guide.

Meet The New Justice Minister of Canada

karlis — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Vic Toews, Justice Minister and Attorney GeneralThe Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper was sworn in today as Prime Minister, and his Cabinet choices announced. A vicious prohibitionist was named to the Justice Ministry portfolio. Former prosecutor Vic Toews (pronounced Taves) now holds the position of Justice Minister.

Alabama Libertarian Candidate Loretta Nall: Campaign Update

karlis — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Loretta Nall for GovernorLoretta Nall, running for Governor of Alabama, has achieved even more in her campaign, and now needs your contributions to keep the pressure on! USA citizens are encouraged to donate time or money to keep Loretta Nall working hard for the American people. See for yourself what she?s been up to!
Dear Nall for Governor Supporters,

A Very Scary Harper Story

karlis — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800

The following is an essay written by Stephen Harper in June, 2003 and posted on the Christian Coalition International (Canada) site. It's a frightening look into Harper's views on Conservative policies, including references to George W. Bush and the Iraq War, and how Canada should be like America.
If you had no reason to vote before, you have an obligation as a true Canadian citizen to vote against the Conservative Party, do what you can to elect whomever is in second running to your local right-wing candidate.

Apocalypse Now! A Conservative Canada?

karlis — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Stephen Harper and George W. BushThe Conservative Party say they will give any Canadians caught selling more than 3 kilograms of marijuana a mandatory 24 months minimum in jail. The Conservatives, who lead the polls in Canada?s general election for next Monday, January 23, have already indicated they want mandatory jail terms for any Canadian growing marijuana.