Tag Archives: Drugs
Virginia Legislators Jump Aboard Personhood Train
Pro life legislators in Virginia think it would be a dandy idea to declare that life begins at conception and that fertilized eggs are people. Undaunted by the Personhood Movement’s overreach in Mississippi, Republican delegate to the Virginia legislature Bob … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Sick Sad World, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
AIDS Activists Face Opposition from Chinese Government
In anticipation of world AIDS day, activists Hu Jia and Tian Xi faced pressure from authorities for bringing attention to difficulties faced by people with AIDS in China. AIDS activist Hu Jia in June 2011 (Photo Courtesy of Radio Free … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Sick Sad World, World
CDC Panel Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Boys and young men should be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), to protect against anal and throat cancers, a federal advisory committee said Tuesday. The recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue reading
Plan to Drug Test Welfare Recipients a Massive Failure – But It Made the Governor Rich!
A federal judge has declared the Florida law that required welfare recipients be tested for drugs before receiving benefits unconstitutional and ordered a temporary injunction stop enforcement of the measure. In June, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into … Continue reading
Filed under Economy, Politics, Sick Sad World, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Half of Americans Think Marijuana Should Be Legalized
A new Gallup poll shows a record number of Americans want marijuana legalized: 50%. This comes days after the California Medical Association called for legalization and regulation of pot. In 1969, Gallup first asked about legalizing marijuana. Only 12% of … Continue reading
Florida Welfare Recipients Use Drugs at Lower Rate than General Population
When Tea Party Republicans like Rick Scott were elected last year, they were seen as favoring smaller government. Despite the branding, small government is not what these guys favor. The election of Tea Party Republicans has resulted in a radically … Continue reading
Filed under Health, Law, Politics, Sick Sad World, Stupid Is As Stupid Does
California to Crack Down on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
On Friday, federal officials warned marijuana dispensaries throughout California to shut down or face civil and criminal action as part of a crackdown on the state’s medical marijuana industry. Four United States attorneys in California said they would move against … Continue reading
Filed under Crime and Punishment, Law
Conrad Murray Trial Starts
The trial has started for Conrad Murray, the physician charged with involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s death. Jurors will hear opening statements and the first witnesses. The Los Angeles coroner ruled that Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009 was caused … Continue reading
Filed under Breaking, Crime and Punishment, Notable Passings
