Bernie Sanders’ Views On Secularism & The Drug War Present An Important...
The prospect of Hillary Clinton becoming the Democratic nominee represents a nightmare to those on the left who desire to see action on the concentration of wealth among the ultra-wealthy, those who...
View ArticleHillary Clinton Resorts To Dirty Politics & Bernie Sanders Responds By...
Hillary Clinton has had a very good month, especially with Joe Biden deciding not to run, which is starting to solidify her support among the Democratic mainstream. Therefore it is puzzling that she...
View ArticleBenefits Seen Two Years After Legalization Of Marijuana In Colorado
AlterNet noted the two year anniversary of legalized marijuana in Colorado, describing the economic benefits along with the decrease in incarceration: 1) Thousands Not Arrested for Marijuana in...
View ArticleElizabeth Warren Cheers Bernie Sanders On As He Ties Clinton In Latest Poll
Elizabeth Warren is not willing to make an endorsement yet in the Democratic primary battle, but she is “cheering Bernie on” as she attacks Donald Trump. AP reports: On Thursday, when asked if Bernie...
View ArticleDEA Refuses To Reclassify Marijuana But Acts To Facilitate Research
The DEA has rejected a request to reclassify marijuana and it will remain a Schedule 1 drug. NPR reported on the decision, and the questionable rational: The Obama administration has denied a bid by...
View ArticleHillary Clinton Responds To DEA Decision On Marijuana But Continues To Back...
Hillary Clinton’s campaign has released a response to the decision of the FDA which I discussed yesterday to keep marijuana a Schedule I drug. From Think Progress: In a statement published yesterday...
View ArticleSciFi Weekend: Doctor Who–The Return Of Doctor Mysterio; Carrie Fisher; Will...
A Doctor Who Christmas Special is different from a regular episode. While there have been some exceptions, generally they are lighter and disconnected from the story lines of a particular season,...
View ArticleSupport For Marijuana Legalization At All Time High–Both Major Party...
CBS News reports that a record number of Americans support legalization of marijuana: A recent CBS News poll shows support for legalizing marijuana is higher than ever. Sixty-one percent of Americans...
View ArticleTrump Supporter Roger Stone Forming Coalition To Push For Legalizing Marijuana
As has been the case with other issues, Donald Trump has been inconsistent in his statements and actions related to marijuana. One longtime adviser, Roger Stone, plans to work with people of various...
View ArticleAmericans Support Legal Abortion & Marijuana
Recent polls have shown that voters want the government out of their personal business, including support for keeping abortion legal and for legalized marijuana. The Hill reports on a poll on abortion...
View ArticlePorn Star Running For Democratic Nomination & Other Political Briefs
Are we now Italy? The Hill reports that a porn star has announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination: A porn star and a rapper say they have what it takes to win the White House in 2020....
View ArticleStudy Shows That Legalizing Medical Marijuana Decreases Violent Crime
The Guardian reports on another study showing a decrease in crime with legalization of marijuana: The introduction of medical marijuana laws has led to a sharp reduction in violent crime in US states...
View ArticleMarijuana And The Death Penalty: Sanders and Clinton Engage In More...
The third Republican debate was widely considered to be a train wreck. It was probably the worst for Jeb Bush as it largely turned into an excuse for pundits to write off his chances to win the...
View ArticleDemocrats Slap Donald Trump On the Wrist In the Midterms
The midterms were a mixed success for the Democrats in 2018. Most notably the Democrats took control of the House, but unfortunately this probably means Nancy Peolsi returns as Speaker. They also...
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