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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 1d

The global drug war lies at the heart of so many global problems.

From drug war refugees, environmental destruction, mass incarceration, loss of civil liberties, and mass death from the overdose crisis.

It's time to end the global drug war for a better, safer, healthier, more peaceful world.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 2d

US cops already shoot at least 10,000 family pets every year. Some estimates put the tally at over 100,000 pets killed annually.

scholars.unh.edu/unh_lr/vol17...

Clipping from study into dogs shot by cops: "The Department of Justice estimates that American police officers shoot 10,000 pet dogs in the line of duty each year. It is impossible to ascertain a reliable number, however, because most law enforcement agencies do not maintain accurate records of animal killings. The tally may be substantially higher, and some suggest it could reach six figures."

Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 3d

If you believe the propaganda, modern marijuana is 67,200 times stronger than it used to be!

Do you think that's true?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VjP...

Pot is 67200x stronger than it was in the 1930s?

YouTube video by Dank Arson with Dana Larsen

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 3d

Banning opium tea helped cause the overdose death crisis!

Check this out.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsLR...

How banning opium tea created a heroin crisis.

YouTube video by Dank Arson with Dana Larsen

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 7d

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 6d

This goes for "drug conversion therapy" too.

Forced treatment of drug users is just as misguided and harmful.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 8d

The science doesn't lie: Conversion therapy doesn't work. That hasn't stopped the GOP from trying to bring it back, as SCOTUS decides whether or not to overturn bans in 23 states.

@msjpauly.bsky.social and @hencarnell.bsky.social reported on the movement to resurrect the practice back in 2024.

First they tried to "cure" gayness. Now they're fixated on "healing" trans people.

Inside the movement to resurrect conversion therapy.

www.motherjones.com

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 6d

This goes for "drug conversion therapy" too.

Forced treatment of drug users is just as misguided and harmful.

Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 6d

Forced "treatment" for drug users makes about as much sense and will be as successful as forced "treatment" for LGBT people.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 8d

VPD officers get overtime pay for attending any protest or event, even ones scheduled way in advance. One of many ways they gouge taxpayers.

Michelle Gamage @michellegamage.bsky.social · 9d

A single Vancouver police officer made $397,258 last year, making $239,258 in overtime on top of their base pay of up to $158,000.
This is the wildest FOI I've seen in a long time. Well done Liam Britten for digging this up. #CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows | CBC News

A single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of the rank's base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with the...

www.cbc.ca

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C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 9d

Ice sprays directly in the face of the lead pastor for First Presbyterian in Chicago. I believe this photo will go down in history.

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Euan Tombstone @drugdatadecoded.ca · 19d

🧵 My story, "What's Wrong With Rehab?" won Gold for Long-Form at Alberta Magazine Awards last night!

Thanks to @albertaviews.bsky.social & all who shared expertise: Brandon Shaw, Esther Tailfeathers, @ehyshka.bsky.social, David Hodgins & recovery workers. 1/
albertaviews.ca/whats-wrong-...

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 21d

"Banana flavour" is based on the old variety of bananas called Cavendish which apparently tasted better than the modern variety.

www.epicurious.com/ingredients/...

Bananas Don't Taste Like They Used To. Here's Why

The breads, puddings, and tarts of your grandparents' generation were made with a completely different banana.

www.epicurious.com

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 25d

The mistake was actually the first L was supposed to be an i.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 27d

It's important to realize what precipitated this was Nexstar announcing they pulled showing Kimmel on their affiliates. They're currently waiting for the FCC to loosen restrictions to enable their massive merger. This was as much pay to play by a corporation as it was censorship.

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Screenshot of a news excerpt. It reads:

"On August 19, 2025, Nexstar announced its intent to acquire Tegna for $6.2 billion; the acquisition would give it 265 stations in total, serving 80% of U.S. television households. In an interview with CNBC, Sook stated that the purchase was a move to '[play] offense and defense to maintain a vital industry for America and a vital resource for information,' and place Nexstar 'on a level playing field with Big Tech' in a 'fragmented and rapidly evolving marketplace.' Sook stated that in the 35 markets where this would create duopolies, Nexstar planned to keep station operations 'autonomous.' The agreement comes ahead of a possible loosening of FCC ownership limits by the second Trump administration."

The words “CNBC,” “Big Tech,” and “second Trump administration” are hyperlinked. There is a reference marker [127] at the end.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · 27d

I'm starting to think this Trump
guy is up to no good.

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onion person @junlper.beer · Sep 13

what we’ve seen from the right is the most insane case of cancel culture i’ve ever witnessed. the left has never even done close to a fraction of a fraction of what they want to do now

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'd think the Epstein links would be a big plus when dealing with the Trump administration.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Sep 8

I've been banned from facebook and twitter because I run the only psychedelic storefront in the world that openly sells shrooms, LSD, DMT, 2CB and more, located in Vancouver Canada. Follow me before I get banned here too!

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Anton☮️✊🏼🌈 @politicalpunk.com · Sep 7

I see it. Drugs should be legalized, and I mean all.

Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Sep 7

The global "drug war" is at the core of so many of the world's problems. I wish more people could see that.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Sep 7

The global "drug war" is at the core of so many of the world's problems. I wish more people could see that.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Notice of suspension of twitter account for a post that says "We are now the only shop in Canada licensed to sell psilocybe mushrooms, LSD, DMT and other entheogens!"

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Aug 28

The 2028 Democratic ticket should be Alex Soros and Hunter Biden.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Aug 21

No matter how much police budgets increase they always go over budget every year.

isabella zavarise @isabellazavarise.bsky.social · Apr 24

The Vancouver Police Department is projecting to be millions of dollars over budget by the end of year, according to a report.

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Vancouver Police Department to be over budget by millions: report

The Vancouver Police Department is expecting to be millions of dollars over budget by the end of year, according to a report.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Aug 15

Nah that's not true at all. Cannabis users are typically smarter and more successful than non users.

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Dana Larsen @danalarsen.bsky.social · Aug 15

The drug war causes and worsens every single one of the problems it claims to solve.

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