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Wanted: Tokers in Suitsnew
Time for greying potheads to come out of the closet and back anti-prohibition battle.
NOW Magazine |
Alan Young |
06-11-2007 |
Drugs
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Pot Activists Hate the Traitorsnew
This spring, as the second federal trial against pot guru Ed Rosenthal approached, medical marijuana activists went on a bullying campaign to keep witnesses from testifying against Rosenthal by whatever means necessary.
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Portland Still Wants to Legalize Itnew
A new marijuana initiative comes a year after another ballot proposal failed.
Willamette Week |
Jake Thomas |
06-06-2007 |
Drugs
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Guilty Verdict Clouds Pot Picturenew
Marijuana activist Ed Rosenthal fears his conviction will be used to punish other growers and users.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Acker |
06-06-2007 |
Drugs
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The Drug War Soldiers On in San Francisconew
Why Tom Ammiano's well-meaning marijuana ordinance directing the police to make cannabis busts its lowest possible priority hasn't tamed the cops.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
G.W. Schulz |
05-23-2007 |
Drugs
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Buzz Killnew
Parks department shuts down pot fest.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore and Matt Davis |
05-11-2007 |
Drugs
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Philadelphia's Top 10 Drug Cornersnew
The narcotics trade has taken over much of the city -- unfortunately, the 10 spots here represent only a fraction of the action.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steve Volk |
05-07-2007 |
Drugs
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'Marijuana Martyr' in Lockdownnew
Bernie Ellis, Nashville's cause celebre of the medical marijuana movement, has been placed in virtual lockdown at a halfway house in an apparent attempt to quell publicity surrounding his plight.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
05-04-2007 |
Drugs
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Marijuana Martyrnew
Bernie Ellis gave comfort to the sick and dying -- for that crime, the government means to take everything he's got.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
04-27-2007 |
Drugs
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A Federal Drug Raid Turned a Comic into a Marijuana Missionarynew
During a stop on her way home from a radio interview last week, Tere Joyce found herself at the wrong end of a rifle, caught up in a surprise DEA raid on a medical marijuana dispensary.
Pasadena Weekly |
Joe Piasecki |
04-23-2007 |
Drugs
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How Far Should the Drug Legalization Movement Go?new
Peter Christ wants to legalize all drugs. And Jonathan Leavitt wants Christ's message to sway lawmakers into relaxing medical-marijuana laws. But Leavitt may have the wrong guy, and Christ may have the wrong message.
Portland Phoenix |
Jeff Inglis |
04-20-2007 |
Drugs
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Meth is an Expensive Habit for Montananew
The State Senate pledges $2 million to Montana Meth Project.
Missoula Independent |
Jessie McQuillan |
04-19-2007 |
Drugs
The Meth Trapnew
Inside one addict's 15-year pattern of failure.
Monterey County Weekly |
Adam Joseph |
03-26-2007 |
Drugs
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Kinder, Gentler Zonesnew
New stats suggest more balance.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore and Matt Davis |
03-22-2007 |
Drugs
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Flight Delayednew
Former New Orleans Hornets player Chris "Birdman" Andersen fell from NBA grace after a positive drug test -- the first player to be banned from the NBA for drug use since 1999 -- but he plans to soar again after his two-year suspension.
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