“As much as the mainstream liberal parties might be far less deranged and cruel than their right-wing opponents,” writes Omar El-Akkad, “it is the case of Palestinian suffering—or more precisely, utter indifference to it—where the two sides seem to be most in agreement.” Akkad’s One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This is, amongContinue reading “Review: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El-Akkad”
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Book Review: At the Car Wash by Arthur Russell
National Book Critic Circle member, Aiden Hunt, reviews “At the Car Wash”, a chapbook collection of poems by Arthur Russell. (Rattle Foundation, 2023)
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The Battle of Fife: Legal weed in Washington comes under fire
Fife’s main argument was that its ordinance remains consistent with Washington’s state constitution. The city further argued that, if local bans were not permitted, the state’s marijuana law couldn’t be enforced since it is trumped by federal law. The second argument gave the case a higher profile.
Tommy Chong on dancing, aging and (of course) marijuana
Chong will be displaying his moves again Monday night doing a fast salsa with partner Peta. He promises more septuagenarian sex appeal for judge Julianne Hough who expressed pleasure at his smooth moves the first time around.
Philly activist first cited under new decriminalization law
Mike Whiter wore his camouflage Phillies cap and a white and green NORML hoodie as he stood outside of Philadelphia’s City Hall Monday morning and lit a joint. After taking a couple of puffs, a police officer ordered him to drop it and began writing Whiter a $100 citation. Only a day earlier, the same act would have led to an arrest and criminal record.
Pennsylvania medical marijuana bill sponsored by half of Senate
State Sens. Mike Folmer (R) and Daylin Leach (D) took the lead for a second year in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana debate. This year, however, they enjoy the company of 23 senators in sponsoring a bill.
Pennsylvania medical marijuana bill sponsored by half of Senate
Sens. Mike Folmer (R) and Daylin Leach (D) took the lead for a second year in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana debate Tuesday. This year, however, 23 fellow senators are joining them as sponsors.
Poll: Virginians ready for marijuana reform
State Sen. Adam Ebbin wants to change Virginia’s strict marijuana laws. He prefiled a bill in October to reduce penalties for marijuana possession to a civil violation and fine rather than a drug crime and the penalties and stigmas that come with it.
A new poll suggests that Virginians stand behind Ebbin in his goal.
Maine lawmakers will consider legalizing marijuana
Marijuana legalization is getting plenty of attention in Maine. Two groups have announced planned petition drives to put their version of legalization on the 2016 ballot. Now a state lawmaker is getting involved. Maine State Rep. Diane Russell confirmed by phone Monday that she will file a bill to legalize marijuana and tax it like alcohol inContinue reading “Maine lawmakers will consider legalizing marijuana”
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