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Parents of Slain Black Teenagers in Chicago, Jacksonville, Fla. to Be Honored by Black Press in Washington, D.C.

Parents of slain black teenagers in Chicago, Jacksonville, Fla. to be honored by Black Press in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNPA)—Cleopatra and Nathaniel A. Pendleton Sr., parents of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendelton, who was fatally shot in the back while standing… Continue reading

Support for Senate Bill 1389 Is Support for Youth Drug Abuse Education

Support for Senate Bill 1389 is Support for Youth Drug Abuse Education
MATFORCE is the Yavapai County Substance Abuse Coalition. Last month in Washington D.C., MATFORCE was awarded the outstanding coalition out of more than 5,000 coalitions nationwide. Having served… Continue reading

Washington, DC Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana – the Verge

Washington, DC votes to decriminalize marijuana – The Verge


RT (blog)
Washington, DC votes to decriminalize marijuana
The Verge
Washington, DC's city council voted today to significantly ease marijuana laws in the district. By a near unanimous vote,… Continue reading

DEA Official to Congress: Don’t Listen to Public Opinion on Marijuana Legalization – the Daily Chronic

DEA Official to Congress: Don’t Listen to Public Opinion on Marijuana Legalization – The Daily Chronic


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VA Adds Mental Health Services: Substance Abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress in Focus – the Daily News Journal

VA adds mental health services: Substance abuse, post-traumatic stress in focus – The Daily News Journal

VA adds mental health services: Substance abuse, post-traumatic stress in focus
The Daily News Journal
MURFREESBORO — New efforts to provide veterans with… Continue reading

Lawmakers Press Obama Administration, Again, on Pot Rules – Bellingham Herald

Lawmakers press Obama administration, again, on pot rules – Bellingham Herald


Macon Telegraph (blog)
Lawmakers press Obama administration, again, on pot rules
Bellingham Herald
Hours before Tuesday's congressional hearing, the United Nations' drug watchdog agency said it "deeply regrets" moves… Continue reading