Category Archives: War on Drugs
CANNABIS: “Republican Fearmonger Chris Christie Makes Stuff Up About Weed” / Secular Talk / Kyle Kulinski ☮
On Monday night, New Jersey Governor and Donald Trump transition team member Chris Christie did his monthly “Ask the Governor” radio show on WKXW-FM in Trenton. Never one to mix words, the governor made a number of colorful comments, but none more so than when a caller asked him about his role as New Jersey’s foremost obstacle to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Christie not only had no qualms about admitting that he’s standing in the way of the pro-marijuana efforts, but admonished his opponents for pushing legislation that would bring in “blood money.”
CANNABIS: “‘Good People Don’t Smoke Marijuana’ – Trump’s Attorney General Pick” / Secular Talk / Kyle Kulinski ☮
As a close ally and early supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions has recently been nominated as attorney general. His record on race is so alarming that it’s not at all surprising to see him on Trump’s team.
CANNABIS: “Big Victories for Marijuana, Minimum Wage and ‘Right to Die’ Laws” / RT America / Manila Chan ☮
Donald Trump wasn’t the only big winner on election night: Several states passed major ballot measures that are raising eyebrows. Four states voted to both legalize recreational marijuana as well as to increase the minimum wage. Colorado passed a “right to die” law which legalizes assisted suicide in the state and Nebraska voted to repeal their ban on the death penalty. RT America’s Manila Chan has the report.
CANNABIS: “Weed Won BIG in the 2016 Election” / Secular Talk / Kyle Kulinski ☮
American voters widely backed loosening marijuana laws across the country on Tuesday, permitting recreational use on both coasts, and dramatically expanding the number of people who can use pot as medicine or just for fun.
CANNABIS: “Legal Weed Sales in Canada Expected to Surpass Alcohol” / David Pakman ☮
Legalized recreational marijuana in Canada could create a $22.6 billion industry, which would exceed combined sales of beer, wine, and spirits.
CANNABIS: “The Election Could be a Tipping Point for Weed Legalization” / VICE News Tonight / Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani ☮
CANNABIS: “California’s Pot Legalization Prop 64 Isn’t the No-Brainer You Thought it Was” / Jimmy Dore ☮
Proposition 64 contains many provisions and rules that will accompany legalization. Most make sense but there are some nuances that should be considered.
CANNABIS: “Hypocrite Priest Opposes Marijuana, You Know, to Protect Kids” / Jimmy Dore ☮
A Catholic Priest with a DUI is against marijuana legalization in California because, he warns, it’s bad for kids. Far worse for kids? Priests.