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The Silent Discussion
For the past several days, across our country, we have been glued to the news at the horrible events in Newtown, Connecticut. The word "tragic" just doesn't seem to do any good to describe this ...
Five More States Secure Early Learning Challenge Grants
Credit: www.ed.govIllinois, New Mexico, Colorado, Oregon, and Wisconsin will get a share of the 2012 Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge, a $133 million grant fund to enhance superiority and exp...
Gun Violence in America: Evaluating the Status Quo
This year has been turbulent with gun related homicides; highlighted by the killing sprees in Aurora, Colorado, the Sikh temple in Wisconsin, and now the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connect...
Obama Has 'Bigger Fish to Fry' Than Marijuana Legalization
Credit: ABC NewsPresident Barack Obama made it clear in an interview with ABC News' Barbara Walters that his administration will not make major efforts to go after marijuana users in states that have...
Obama On Marijuana Legalization: 'We've Got Bigger Fish to Fry'
Credit: ABC NewsPresident Barack Obama made it clear in an interview with ABC News' Barbara Walters that his administration will not make major efforts to go after marijuana users in states that have...
Americans Are at Odds Over the Legalization of Marijuana
Credit: policymic.comWith the recent legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington, some people may believe that the US is moving closer to legalizing the drug on a national level. However, th...
New Bill Makes Medical Marijuana a Reality in Illinois
Credit: Cancer CureIllinois could be the latest state to legalize medical marijuana. In past attempts, the bill’s passage was approved in the Illinois Senate, only to be stymied upon its arrival in t...
Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013
Credit: The Albany TimesNovember 6, 2012 is now considered to be a key date in the history of gay rights activism. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine, Maryland, and Washington through ballot re...
US and Mexico Sign Landmark Freshwater Treaty
Credit: AZflyfishing.comToday, the United States and Mexico will sign a landmark treaty on freshwater resources in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico. California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, W...
Election Highlights Need for Campaign Finance Reform
After an astounding $6 billion was spent this election cycle, Americans are once again confronted with the issue of campaign finance reform and the role of corporations in deciding the future of Ameri...