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Legalize it!: N.C. House Bill 577, aka the Medical Cannabis Actnew
A North Carolina legislator rolls another number for the road — the road to medical marijuana, that is.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Cheris Hodges |
11-29-2011 |
Policy Issues
Terry Anderson talks about the media, living in Central New York and his time as a hostage in Lebanon
One-time hostage Terry Anderson has had a tough road since he was released. From a broken marriage to a bankruptcy and a failed attempt at politics, Anderson now makes his home near Syracuse, where he teaches at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Syracuse New Times |
Ed Griffin-Nolan |
11-16-2011 |
Policy Issues
Ohio Redistricting Plans Could Go To Referendumnew
The fight over re-mapping Ohio’s congressional districts has become a savage partisan battleground in Columbus, and could even result in a referendum that would have federal courts drawing the lines for lawmakers unable to compromise.
The American Independent News Network |
David S. Lewis |
11-16-2011 |
Policy Issues
What Women Want … From the 'Super Committee'new
How the super committee’s proposal could disproportionately impact women.
The American Independent News Network |
Sofia Resnick |
11-16-2011 |
Policy Issues
Broken Record-Keepingnew
New Orleans has a long way to go when it comes to transparency in making contracts available to the public.
Gambit |
Charles Maldonado |
11-14-2011 |
Policy Issues
Charleston Doctor an Unlikely Disciple of Saltnew
Dr. Benjamin Yoo, creator of a high-sodium sports drink called BANa, realizes how peculiar it must sound for a doctor to recommend that people take in more salt — a bit like a dentist chiding his patients for not drinking enough Coca-Cola or a pastor shepherding his flock into the corner liquor store.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
11-10-2011 |
Policy Issues
Our Nation Owes More to its Servicemen and Womennew
Active duty military, reservists and national guardsmen deserve the support of their government and civilian counterparts
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Sonia Clark |
11-10-2011 |
Policy Issues
The Trouble With Trucksnew
Marana Estates residents say an abundance of big rigs on their streets is jeopardizing their safety.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian J. Pedersen |
11-08-2011 |
Policy Issues
Smart Ideas and Iffy Claims from the Campaign Trailnew
In the oft-unscripted world of local politics, there's really no telling what a candidate is going to say. As the hopefuls for Charleston City Council and the mayor's office stopped by the City Paper office one at a time, they brought with them some wacky catchphrases and iffy claims — and a few bright ideas, too.
Charleston City Paper |
City Paper Editorial Staff |
11-03-2011 |
Policy Issues
Are the Charges Against John Edwards Legitimate, or Politically Motivated?new
Edwards' defense team says the indictment accuses their client of breaking a law that doesn't exist. The trial is set to open in January.
INDY Week |
Ned Barnett |
11-03-2011 |
Policy Issues
Bond Package Projects Coming Out of Woodwork for a Share of Anticipated $596 millionnew
There’s this quiet, almost collective groan out of City Hall when talk turns to our largest-ever bond package starting to take shape. Everyone’s got their hands out, palms up, seeking cash just a month after city officials wrapped marathon budget sessions — sessions filled with community groups and organizations pleading for funds. Hoping to ride Mayor Julian Castro’s framework-for-the-future plan, those who packed a series of bond committee hearings over the past month insist their projects — from refurbished baseball diamonds to multi-million-dollar redevelopments deals — are “SA2020-aligned” in cult-like fashion. “Everybody’s eying this thing like it’s a fucking ATM,” quipped one city official.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
11-03-2011 |
Policy Issues
Citizens Shed MHS Responsibilitynew
Task force victory leads an election night kind to incumbents and cruel to tax increases.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Independent staff |
11-03-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: mhs, election night
Facts About Underage Sex Workersnew
New research demolishes the stereotype of the underage sex worker—and sparks an outbreak of denial among child-sex-trafficking alarmists nationwide.
Voice Media Group |
Kristen Hinman |
11-03-2011 |
Policy Issues
Personhood: A Pandora’s Boxnew
Mississippi's Personhood Initiative is short: "Should the term 'person' be defined to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the equivalent thereof?" Legal and medical experts say the vague language could lead to chaos for women and families.
Jackson Free Press |
Valerie Wells |
11-03-2011 |
Policy Issues
How Sacramento Banned Pliny the Eldernew
The city's growing craft-beer scene collides head-on with a ‘wino law’ that outlawed the world’s best single-bottle specialty brews.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
11-02-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Beer, Liquor Laws
