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Weed Fairy
http://www.hightimes.com/read/weed-fairy-loose-nyc
Friends Hold Protest for Man Fired for Carrying Gun
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/1018714-469/friend-of-fired-shell-worker-to-hold.html http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/10/15/nh-clerk-fired-after-pulling-gun-on-armed-robber/
Cheap & Legal: Uruguay Pot
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/06/uruguay-legal-marijuana-price_n_3713826.html
Banksy in Bloomberg’s Crosshairs
http://reason.com/blog/2013/10/17/nyc-mayor-bloomberg-vows-to-bring-myster
Escaped Florida Inmate
http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/19/justice/florida-inmates-mistakenly-freed/index.html
Thrown in the Hole for Anarchist Lit
http://www.vice.com/read/prisoner-sent-to-solitary-for-copious-amounts-of-anarchist-publications?utm_source=vicefbus
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Attention! The Weed Fairy is on the loose in New York City! People all over Brooklyn are seeing posters taped to subway walls and other public places with a message reading, “These are tough times. Take this weed!” And there was actually cannabis attached! So far, reports have indicated that the bud is high quality! The anonymous pot-giver is sending out Twitter Messages under the name The Weed Fairy. Follow along on twitter @TheGardenBreath for more updates!
In other news, Shannon “Bear” Cothran was working alone inside a Shell gas station around 3 a.m. when a man brandishing knife entered and demanded money. Cothran pulled a concealed handgun from his pocket, and the robber immediately fled. The robbery attempt was thwarted, but Shannon was fired a few hours later by the owner of the gas station, Nouria Energy, because they prohibit employees from carrying guns. The store manager and district manager both pled with Nouria Energy to save Shannon’s job, but in less than 24 hours, they had fired their employee of 10 years.
Outraged by the news, protesters rallied outside the gas station Saturday. They believe it’s wrong to fire Shannon for defending himself and the business. One of the protesters said, quote, “Maybe we’ll make them realize that they need to fix their policy and fix the safety of their employees.” What do you think about this? Should a company be free to fire employees who defend themselves? Should your employer be able to tell you that you can’t conceal a firearm? Share your thoughts on the Peace News Now facebook page.
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Bureaucrats in Uruguay have proposed a law that gives them the power to control and regulate cannabis. The new law would set the price at $2.50 per gram, but don’t spark that blunt just yet! According to the Huffington Post, the new law, quote, “provides for government control over the entire marijuana industry, from cultivation to consumption.” Bureaucrats set limits on the amount of cannabis individuals can produce. It can only be sold by state-run pharmacies, and buyers have to register with the state and are limited to 40 grams per month. Does this news excite you or frighten you? Share your views by tweeting @PeaceNewsNow!
Bansky is a UK-based graffiti artist who produces art on public buildings. His work centers around social commentary, anti-corporatist, anti-surveillance state, and anti-war messages. Banksy recently announced his move to New York City, where he has already begun producing his signature-style art. But Mayor Bloomberg wants Banksy arrested! Where do you stand on this issue? Is Banksy a menace to society who should be caged for his crimes? If nobody owns public property, can defacing it be called criminal? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Are you an anarchist? Mark "Migs" Neiweem is asking for your help. He wants you to send him pictures of people places and things. But be careful what you send. Prison guards just threw him in solitary confinement as punishment for what they’re calling, quote, “Anarchist literature.” He had a piece of paper that had a capital “A” with a circle around it. For this, they put him in a cell so small he can touch both sides of the walls with wingspan to spare. They also revoked his good time, meaning he no longer qualifies for early release. Mark hasn’t been accused of plotting to harm guards or other prisoners; his beliefs alone are the alleged threat. His punishment includes six months of segregated housing, no access to the prison yard, and no contact visits for six months. He still has 10 weeks left in solitary confinement, but your letters of encouragement can help! Mark said, quote, "All of these acts of solidarity continue to prove how beautiful our humanity and 'the people' really are."
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