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DREAM Deferrednew
Young undocumented immigrants discover that even with Obama's deferred-action program, life is rough in Arizona.
Tucson Weekly |
Brittny Mejia |
01-16-2014 |
Immigration
Targeting insurance coverage of abortionsnew
What's a session of the Indiana General Assembly without at least one abortion bill?
NUVO |
The Statehouse File |
01-16-2014 |
The War on Women
ICP vs. FBInew
The Feds have called the Juggalos a gang. The ACLU and Insane Clown Posse are fighting back.
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood |
01-15-2014 |
Features
Tags: Insane Clown Posse, Juggalos
N.C. food insecurity is risingnew
North Carolina lawmakers form study committee to tackle issue of hunger, food deserts
E-Cigs Face Enormous Obstaclesnew
San Diego vaporizer salesmen see the devices as instrumental in weaning smokers from tobacco smoke. They refute the notion that “vaping” is attracting children. Legislators seem to be lumping the practice in with tobacco smoking and all its accompanying prohibitions.
San Diego Reader |
Dorian Hargrove |
01-15-2014 |
Health
San Francisco Chronicle Totally Gives Up on Journalismnew
Executives at Hearst Corporation have confirmed that, by appointing the former Chief Revenue Officer of POPSUGAR.com to be President of the San Francisco Chronicle, they are saying "screw it" to journalism.
On the Horns of a Dilemmanew
Wildlife veterinarian Walter M. Boyce reflects on the challenges of bighorn sheep conservation.
Tucson Weekly |
Susan E. Swanberg |
01-12-2014 |
Animal Issues
Just Married: Same-Sex Couples in Utah Share Their Storiesnew
Though the battle over same-sex marriage in Utah continues, the motivation for couples hasn't changed.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Eric S. Peterson |
01-09-2014 |
LGBT
South Carolina's ethics laws are a messnew
On the very few occasions I have found myself in agreement with Gov. Nikki Haley, I immediately step back and ask myself, is this some kind of a trick? Did I misunderstand her? But on the matter of South Carolina's desperate need for ethics reform in government, the guv and I are in complete agreement.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
01-09-2014 |
Policy Issues
What Happens When a Small Liberal Paper Attracts the Online Conservative Hordes?new
Thoughts about race from the liberal, lying, lamestream media.
C-Ville Weekly |
Giles Morris |
01-09-2014 |
Media
I Don't Smoke Pot ... but I Want It Legalizednew
I grew up believing the U.S. was the most free country in the world. But today, tens of thousands of Americans are behind bars for non-violent marijuana offenses.
Providence Phoenix |
Valerie Vande Panne |
01-09-2014 |
Drugs
A Remote Arizona Church Offers Followers Peyote-Induced Psychedelic Tripsnew
Although not a house of worship in the traditional sense -- there's no steeple, no ornate architecture, no flowing robes or pulpit -- Peyote Way is, in fact, a church.
Phoenix New Times |
Eric Tsetsi |
01-09-2014 |
Religion
NY Medical Marijuana Debate Heats Upnew
Will New York become the 21st state to legalize cannabis?
Long Island Press |
Spencer Rumsey |
01-09-2014 |
Health
Can Buffalo Bayou Survive the Latest Plan to Save It?new
Plans to reroute Buffalo Bayou will rescue an unstable waterway. Or they will destroy one of the last natural stretches of riparian forest on the bayou. Consensus seems to have taken a hike.
Houston Press |
Dianna Wray |
01-09-2014 |
Environment
Tags: buffalo bayou
Tips for Beginning Runnersnew
If one of your goals for 2014 is to hit the ground running (literally), consider these tips from Jeremy Jungling.
Jackson Free Press |
Amber Helsel |
01-06-2014 |
Health
Tags: running tips
