Support. Don’t Punish [#102]
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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 […]
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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!
Marijuana law must address race impact of War on Drugs
Equitable Opportunities NOW
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:
World History Timeline
Prohibition of Drugs
Plato’s Laws
Specific passage about drunkenness
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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