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Sick Judge on Medical Marijuana: It's a "Human Rights Issue"

Brian Braiker, The Guardian. May 23, 2012.

In a New York Times opinion piece, a sitting state supreme court judge writes of his cancer and the palliative drug he depends on.

Obama's Republican Posse Keeps Growing

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. October 24, 2008.

Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan is the latest Republican to come out for Obama.

Gay Marriage Is Supported by a Majority of the Public

Deb Price, Creators Syndicate. June 23, 2008.

One of the most exciting things about the delightful first wave of gay weddings across California was how much the nation took it in stride.

Military families go hungry

Lindsay Beyerstein, October 19, 2006.

Lines lengthen at base food banks.

New Survey: Most Americans Want to Legalize and Regulate Pot Like Alcohol and Tobacco

Kristen Gwynne, December 31, 1969.

The Federal Government ‘Ardently Supports’ Medical Marijuana Research?! Who Knew?

Paul Armentano, December 31, 1969.