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Report Shows DEA Deliberately Blocked Beneficial Science to Perpetuate War on Cannabis
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. Though it probably comes as no surprise, a new report confirms the DEA systematically thwarted research into both cannabis and MDMA for medicinal use and potential rescheduling. Additionally, the Drug…

BREAKING: Supreme Court Rules Warrantless Forced Blood Draws for DUI Unconstitutional
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. Washington, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that police can’t forcibly draw blood from individuals suspected of drunken driving without a warrant. This is a huge win for…

IRS Just Admitted it Stole Millions From Innocent People — Here’s the Catch — They’re Giving it Back
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. It’s the stuff of libertarian dreams. The IRS admits that it wrongfully took money from innocent citizens, and it gives the money back. This is actually happening to victims of…

Shock Report: Big Beef is Hiring Hitmen to Murder Activists — 185 Murders Last Year Alone
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. Environmental activists, in particular, those attempting to halt illegal logging for Big Beef, are being killed in alarming numbers, with 185 killings in 2015 — averaging three per week —…

Video Shows Cop Having Sex in Patrol Car, On Duty — While Ignoring Calls
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. Pasadena, TX — The in-car video of a Pasadena police officer was released publicly this week showing him ignoring calls and opting to have sex on duty instead. In spite…

EXCLUSIVE: Top Cop Takes Over State Task Force, Removes the Good Cops to Create His Own Mafia
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. Philadelphia, PA — As chief of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, Jonathan Duecker had just been handed control of the Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force, which he wanted to turn…

Mass Shooting Myth — U.S. Homicide Rate Hits 51-year Low as Gun Ownership Increased 141%
Article first appeared at The Free Thought Project. In the wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre, politicians have attempted to use the tragedy as means of garnering public support for increased gun control measures. Four pieces of knee-jerk…








