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Sarah and Sam talk about the Support. Don’t Punish Global Day of Action with Jamie Bridge, the Senior Policy and Operations Manager at the International Drug Policy Consortium; Tyler tells us about the earliest laws banning drugs; and Rachelle and Sam chat about the week’s biggest stories in drug policy.
News Updates:
- Did Marc Emery’s trans crack just trump Donald Trump?
- Obama granted her clemency. Less than a year later, she’s going back to prison.
- San Francisco to ban sales of vaping flavored liquid
- Pot-Dealing Arrests Back to Pre-Legalization Levels in D.C.
Headlines:
- Mexico Officially Legalizes Medical Marijuana
- Vermont Senate Passes Compromise Bill to Make Marijuana Legal for Adults
- Airport board bans pot, despite approval by voters
- 56% of Seattle voters think supervised injection sites would do more good than harm
Forecast:
- Massachusetts: Call your reps about legalization!
- Connecticut: Contact your reps about legalization or contact Sam for other ways to help!
Sponsor:
Drug History:
- What is the earliest law banning drugs?
- Sources:
Call to Action:
- Participate in Support. Don’t Punish!
Music Credits:
Intro: Dance for Sport by the2ba
Transition: Opal Magma (Afternoon Mix) by Spencer Rudnick
Transition: Time and Place by Free the Mammoth
Outro: Porch Swing by Reflections of Stars
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