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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 ...
04 Dec, 2012
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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 ...
02 Dec, 2012
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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 ...
25 Nov, 2012
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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 ...
20 Nov, 2012
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A Casual Farewell to Mayor Jerry Sanders
Credit: Pacificsandiego.comSaturday, November 17 saw an outpour of support and gratitude for future "former" San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. The event, held on Park Boulevard, occured outside of the n ...
18 Nov, 2012
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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 ...
17 Nov, 2012
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Infographic: A Global Water Crisis
The United States and Mexico are expected to sign a water sharing agreement regarding the Colorado River. The agreement took seven years to negotiate. But in many cases trans-boundary waterways l ...
16 Nov, 2012
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Is the World Looming on a Water Crisis?
The United States and Mexico are expected to sign a water sharing agreement regarding the Colorado River. The agreement took seven years to negotiate. But in many cases trans-boundary waterways l ...
16 Nov, 2012
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US and Mexico Nearing Colorado River Water Treaty Agreement
Credit: Disputed WatersSeveral southwestern states and Mexico are nearing a water sharing agreement regarding the Colorado River. The agreement would share the surplus water stored in Lake Powell and ...
14 Nov, 2012
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Online Petitions for Secession: Have Americans Forgotten the Past?
Citizens in nearly thirty states have signed online petitions propagating secession from the United States. These states have filed their petitions with the We the People Program, a facet of the Obama ...
14 Nov, 2012
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