Daily Archives: October 19, 2009

Marijuana for medical purposes will no longer be prosecuted by the feds

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Featheriver

People who use marijuana for medical purposes and those who distribute it should not face federal prosecution, provided they act according to state law, the Justice Department said on Monday in a directive with political and legal implications. At the … Continue reading →

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Hunger and melting of the Arctic Ice Cap

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Featheriver

October 16 was World Food Day. One billion people suffer from hunger—mostly women and children. More people die of hunger each year than from AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. One child dies every six seconds from hunger related causes. Malnutrition … Continue reading →

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