Movements
Movements that are independent of political parties are popping up all over the country. From the increase in online petitions to websites that cater to the voices of non-partisan voters, now, more than ever, our elected officials and candidates for political office are hearing the voices of independent voters.
By Jane Susskind | 05/15/2013 | Activism, Immigration, Movements, Organizations
Mark Zuckerberg’s 501(c)(4) organization, FWD.us, took another political blow last week when two key donors publicly left the super PAC. Focused on the expansion of the H1-B visas, FWD.us recently launched a series of advertisements featuring lawmakers pushing for immigration reform.
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By Kelly Petty | 04/20/2013 | Activism, Drugs, Issues, Legislation, Movements, News
Pro-marijuana messages have trickled down to younger generations, finding a community of people that are challenging accepted ideas about the drug and its perceived effects. Despite the work of groups like the Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana and The Partnership at Drugfree.org…
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By Kelly Petty | 04/12/2013 | Activism, Drugs, Headline, Issues, Legislation, Movements
As marijuana acceptance and legalization forges ahead in the western part of the country, marijuana supporters weigh the “southern prohibition” that exists in states from Texas to Florida.
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By Alex Gauthier | 03/28/2013 | Activism, Civil Rights, Headline, Issues, Movements, Organizations
Surrounding oral arguments held this week regarding the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), support for same-sex marriage has grown not only by the number of people, but spending as well.
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By Lara McCaffrey | 03/22/2013 | Activism, Headline, Movements, Organizations
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently conducting internal reviews of proposed changes to the Animal Welfare Act.
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By Jane Susskind | 03/22/2013 | Headline, Movements, Technology
Enacted in 1984, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) was originally intended to insulate the national information infrastructure from the threat of hackers. Since its creation, however, its application.
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By Jane Susskind | 03/20/2013 | Headline, Movements, News
American distrust in the mainstream media hit an all-time high in 2012 as 60 percent of Americans have little to no faith in the media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairy.
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