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Travel Expert Rick Steves Speaks Out Against Marijuana Laws
Rick Steves is such a smart, friendly, non-threatening gentleman. And that makes him a terrific advocate for reform:
Gee, I can't wait to send my aunts a copy of Rick Steves' half-hour marijuana reform infomercial. And while he's at it, Steves should start World Travelers For Drug Policy Reform, or WTF for short.
Travel guru Rick Steves wants America to take a cue from Europe and start talking seriously about marijuana.Last Christmas, my mother received a European travel guide by Rick Steves. "Oh, Rick Steves!" I exclaimed, "What a nice man. I met him in San Francisco at the Wonders of Cannabis festival." Mom was incredulous. "WTF?! No, this is Rick Steves," she said, "the travel guy from public television. He's a Lutheran. Your aunts love him." I replied that while all that is true, Steves is also an outspoken marijuana reformer who presents regularly at conferences I attend. The matter was finally settled when I flipped open the European travel guide to the Amsterdam chapter and began reading aloud Rick Steves' coffeeshop recommendations.
Too many lives, according to Steves, are ruined by criminal penalties associated with pot possession, and too much law enforcement and too many court resources are tied up focusing on cannabis as a legal problem instead of a health issue.
Steves, who built his Edmonds travel business into a nationally known television show with travel books and tours, is now taking his marijuana message to the masses, too.
Wednesday, together with the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Steves introduced a half-hour infomercial-style program he hosts called "Marijuana: It's Time for a Conversation." The program is available on Comcast on Demand, and promoters hope it will soon debut on local television stations. [Seattlepi.com]
Gee, I can't wait to send my aunts a copy of Rick Steves' half-hour marijuana reform infomercial. And while he's at it, Steves should start World Travelers For Drug Policy Reform, or WTF for short.
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Cuestación: Tres nuevas ofertas de libro emocionantes para nuestros donadores simpatizantes
Tenemos la satisfacción de ofrecer las obras "<em>Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol</em>", "<em>Women Behind Bars: The Crisis of Women in the US Prison System</em>" y "<em>Cannabis: Yields and Dosage</em>" como nuestras más recientes primas de membresÃa.
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Semanal: Blogueando en el Bar Clandestino
â80% de expertos en polÃticas de drogas son contrarios a la lucha contra la drogaâ, âEs posible ir preso por 27 años por vender marihuanaâ, âPolicÃa es muerto porque informante confundió árceres japoneses con marihuanaâ, âOlvÃdalo, al fin Barack Obama quiere arrestar a consumidores de marihuanaâ, âHacia abajo rumbo a Méxicoâ, â¿Cuántos narcotraficantes son necesarios para abastecer una comunidad de 10.000 personas? ¿O será que la Comarca de Twiggs en Georgia es la última Tulia?â.
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Estudiantes: ¡Hagan sus prácticas en la DRCNet y ayuden a detener la guerra a las drogas!
¡Postule a prácticas en la DRCNet para este otoño (o primavera) y usted puede pasar el semestre luchando por una buena causa!
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Policial: Las historias de policÃas corruptos de esta semana
Más policÃas de la región de Los Ãngeles caen en una gran confabulación, un funcionario de Aduanas es pillado por ayudar a narcotraficantes, un policÃa de Kentucky es cogido por traficar pastillas, otro policÃa neoyorquino es atrapado, asà como un <em>sheriff</em> de Tennessee. Apenas una semana más en la lucha contra la droga.
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Penas: Mukasey manda que Congreso apruebe proyecto que obstruya la liberación temprana de presos por crack
La Comisión de Penas de EE.UU. ha ordenado que las reducciones en las sentencias para infractores de las leyes federales contra la piedra de cocaÃna sean retroactivas, pero ahora el ministro de Justicia Mukasey le insta al Congreso a deshacerlo.
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Reportaje: Conferencia de Vancouver le avisa a la ONU
Esta semana, como parte de una serie regional de foros por adelantado a la reunión del mes que viene de la Comisión sobre Drogas Narcóticas de la ONU en Viena, Vancouver presentó un foro en que los participantes mandaron una señal clara de que la prohibición no está funcionando.
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Drug Truth Update 02/14/08
The Unvarnished Truth About the Drug War From the Drug Truth Network:.
(To downlad these 29:00 files, click on links below. To simply listen, go to www.drugtruth.net and select the arrow below the shows description.)
Cultural Baggage for 02/13/08 Philppe Lucas, Dir of Vancouver Island Compassion Society discusses recent UNODC gathering of NGO representatives + Winston Francis with "Official Government Truth", Doug Mcvay with Drug War Facts & Poppygate Report from Glenn Greenway.
MP3 LINK: http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=audio/download/1764/FDBCB_021308.mp3
TRANSCRIPT: (Will be posted late on 02/07/08)
Century of Lies for 02/12/08 "Doctor Robert Melameade describes the endocanabinoid system and the ways that cannabis affects the human body + Doug McVay with Drug War Facts about opium in Afghanistan MP3 Link: http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=audio/download/1763/COL_021208.mp3
TRANSCRIPT: http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/?q=node/1763#comments
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Thursday: Meet Your Medical Cannabis Match
[Courtesy of Americans for Safe Access]
Join ASA's Condition-based Union
Dear ASA Supporter,
Thus far this week ASA activists nationwide have joined the movement, met their Senators, and put their pens to paper. Today, on Valentine's Day, we are urging you to meet your medical cannabis match! We are calling on patients, family members, researchers and medical professionals to match up with ASA's condition-based unions!
Visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/Thursday to find out how you can sign up for ASA's condition-based unions.
Patients nationwide have joined together to form condition-based unions to further promote medical cannabis research and advocate for safe access to medical cannabis through the Medical Marijuana Union project. Plug into one of ASAâs growing network of patients, researchers, advocates, and medical professionals. Join a condition-based union today!
Over the past several months, ASA has been working to improve our services and access for the condition-based unions. Many of you have begun posting online in our condition-based forums, filled out the condition-based survey, which was released last summer, and viewed and given us great feedback on how we can further serve our unions.
In our constant effort to improve our services and strengthen the movement, ASA has designed a website specifically for seniors, which was launched in January. The Seniors' Union Website provides information about medical cannabis issues and aging. In the future, ASA intends to roll out similar websites for our other condition-based unions as well. You can check out the website at: www.MedicalMarijuanaandSeniors.org
If you are a current union member or are new to Americans for Safe Access, medical cannabis, and ASAâs condition-based unions, please help strengthen ASAâs unions by completing two easy tasks:
- Write a short testimonial to explain how medical cannabis has affected your life. Visit www.AmericansforSafeAccess.org/PatientsUnions to fill out the contact sheet and testimonial. Please be sure to let us know whether or not you want to allow ASA to publish it.
- Fill out and complete the ASA Condition-based Union Survey.
Ways to Meet Your Medical Cannabis Match:
1. Join a Condition-based Union today: Plug into ASAâs growing network of patients, researchers, advocates, and medical professionals.
2. Join the Movement: In the past day, hundreds of supporters have joined the movement by donating to ASA. There are thousands more of you who support ASA, but have not taken action yet. Please join the movement today. It only takes a couple minutes and will renew your commitment to the medical cannabis movement.
3. Spread the Word: Forward this message widely to friends, co-workers, and family to encourage them to join you in the national movement to protect safe access!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Saltzman
Chief of Staff
Americans for Safe Access
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1st Global Conference on Methamphetamine: Registration Now Open
1st Global Conference on Methamphetamine: Science, Strategy and Response - Prague 2008
The 1st Global Conference on Methamphetamine: Science, Strategy and Response, will take place in Prague on September 15th and 16th 2008. The main conference will be held at Prague's historic Charles University. The primary objective of the conference is to bring together scientist, world leaders and professionals to discuss the intersection between methamphetamine use, public health, law enforcement and civil society.
For information regarding registration, call for abstracts, exhibiting, sponsorship, travel and hotel accomodations, please visit: www.globalmethconference.com or email [email protected]
About Prague
Prague's magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has been mirrored in the surface of the swan-filled Vitava River for more than ten centuries. Undamaged by WWII, Prague's compact medieval centre remains a wonderful mixture of cobbled lanes, walled courtyards, cathedrals and countless church spires all in the shadow of the majestic 9th century castle that looks eastwards as the sun sets behind her. Prague is also a modern and vibrant city full of energy, music, cultural art, fine dining and special events catering to the independent traveler's thirst for adventure. Regarded by many as one of Europes most charming and beautiful cities, Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe.
The conference partners would like to thank the City of Prague for supporting this event.
Partners:
Weave Consulting, Podane Ruce, Cranstoun Drug Services, COCA, Sananim, SCAN, Charles University & The Harm Reduction Project
t. 44 (0) 208 987 6021 f. 44 (0) 208 994 1533
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