Tag Archives: Alternet

Thought Police for the 21st Century

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Luther Blissett

By Chris Hedges Source: TruthDig The abolition of net neutrality and the use of algorithms by Facebook, Google, YouTube and Twitter to divert readers and viewers from progressive, left-wing and anti-war sites, along with demonizing as foreign agents the journalists … Continue reading →

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Governments and corporations escalate Internet censorship and attacks on free speech

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Luther Blissett

By Andre Damon Source: WSWS.org The year 2018 has opened with an international campaign to censor the Internet. Throughout the world, technology giants are responding to the political demands of governments by cracking down on freedom of speech, which is … Continue reading →

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6 Things You Should Know When Buying and Consuming Legal Marijuana

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Luther Blissett

Whether you haven’t toked since the 70’s, or you’re entirely new to the experience — here’s the starting place. By Jeremy Daw Source: Alternet I distinctly remember the first time I bought weed. Nervous out of my mind, I dialed … Continue reading →

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How the War on Drugs Advances Transnational Capitalism

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Luther Blissett

How US drug policy in the Americas is a pretext for extending militarization and global capitalism south of the border. By Mark Karlin Source: Alternet Dawn Paley, a Canadian journalist, offers a transformative view of the US war on drugs … Continue reading →

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9 Crucial Ballot Measures that Could Legalize Marijuana and Help End the Drug War this Election

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Luther Blissett

There are more drug policy reform questions on the ballot this November than ever in American history. By Stephen Gutwillig Source: Alternet It may be an off-year election, but it’s a big one for drug policy reform. In seven weeks, … Continue reading →

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