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Medical Marijuana Patients Arrested at DEA Convention in San Diego 7 Arrested, 1 Cited for Demanding to Speak with Federal Agency Chief

by dguard, November 03, 2006, 10:20am
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SAN DIEGO-Medical marijuana patients demanding to speak with the head of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency were arrested in San Diego shortly after noon today for refusing to leave the site of an agency convention. The seven patients arrested and one cited were among the sixty patients and activists protesting at the Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, where the DEA is holding a meeting to discuss medical marijuana.
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More Rallies in Washington and Special Events at the Prison Art Gallery

by dguard, November 03, 2006, 10:16am
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More rallies in support of prison artists and other events of note: The Prison Art Galley continues to organize rallies in support of prison artists, and to offer their work to the general public. Please join us for upcoming events. We are also holding another Justice Sunday, featuring Julie Stewart, which includes an art unvailing and live music.
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The Tale of Two MA Teenagers: Probation for Coach Belichick’s Son for Small Amount of Marijuana, Two Years in Jail for Mitchell Lawrence

by dguard, November 03, 2006, 10:10am
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For Immediate Release: October 31, 2006 For More Info: Tony Newman (646) 335-5384 The Tale of Two MA Teenagers: Probation for Coach Belichick’s son for Small Amount of Marijuana, Two Years in Jail for Mitchell Lawrence
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New Book: Family Guide To Visiting California State Prisons

by dguard, October 31, 2006, 09:43am
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EXCITING NEW BOOK Helps families who have a loved one incarcerated in any of the 33 State Prisons in California. La Habra, CA--- (Cali Love Press Release)-August 29, 2006- Cali Love Publishing today announced the publication of a new book “Family Guide To Visiting California State Prisons.” This new book by publisher and author Laura Frisbee gives first-hand knowledge from the experiences and problems she has encountered in her journeys to visit her family member. Along with the problems, she has also included many solutions that she found helpful in making the trips easier with fewer complications.
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Colorado: Amendment 44 Campaign to Air Television Ad Pointing Out the Potential Harms to Women Posed by Our Alcohol-Only Culture

by dguard, October 31, 2006, 09:34am
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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release -- Oct. 30, 2006 Amendment 44 Campaign to Air Television Ad Pointing Out the Potential Harms to Women Posed by Our Alcohol-Only Culture Ad addresses staggering number of alcohol-related rapes and acts of domestic violence
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Drug Truth Network Update: Cultural Baggage + Century of Lies + 4:20 Drug War NEWS (10-30-06)

by dguard, October 30, 2006, 10:46am
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Half Hour Programs, Live Fridays... at 90.1 FM in Houston & on the web at www.kpft.org. Cultural Baggage for 10/27/06 Aaron Dixon, running for US Senate in Wash State, Loretta Nall running for Governor in Ala + DTN Sermon Pt 1 MP3
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Julie Stewart, Keith Stroup and Marc Mauer will be at Prisons Gallery of Art (with live music and a special sale of prison art)

by dguard, October 27, 2006, 06:05pm
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The Prisons Foundation is pleased to announce that three distinguished justice advocates - Julie Stewart, Keith Stroup and Marc Mauer - will appear at upcoming Justice Sundays at the Prisons Gallery of Art, 1600 K Street NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC.
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Drug Policy Forum of Kansas: Useful Election Information and More

by dguard, October 27, 2006, 05:15pm
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October 25, 2006

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Senate Staff Briefing - Friday, October 27, 2006 - The 20-Year Legacy of Crack & Powder Cocaine Sentencing

by dguard, October 27, 2006, 10:52am
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Senate Staff Briefing - Friday, October 27, 2006 - The 20-Year Legacy of Crack & Powder Cocaine Sentencing Sponsored by the Justice Roundtable Friday, October 27, 2006 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 226 Dirksen
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