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Medical Marijuana Use Sprouting In Israel

Pacific Daylight Time — July 04, 2012

Medical Marijuana Use Sprouting In Israel: Since 2005, medical marijuana use in Israel has grown from a few hundred government-licensed users to more than 10000. Prescribed to treat ailments such as cancer and chronic pain, the burning demand for cannabis has created a smoking new market.

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Queer Eye,' star, 'RuPaul' judge Kressley to be honored at Palms

Pacific Daylight Time — September 14, 2023

“I support various causes that are near and dear to me, whether it's HIV and AIDS research and awareness or LGBTQ youth homelessness, all the things ... View article...

It's almost like we are in a civil war between the rich and the poor”

Pacific Daylight Time — September 20, 2023

... inequality in America that is fueling the militant struggle by GM, Ford and Stellantis workers. Lehman notes that wages have declined dramatically ... View article...

National Lottery to give more than £400000 to support LGBTQ+ youth groups

Pacific Daylight Time — September 14, 2023

They provide safe places for LGBT +s and allies to meet, learn and get support. Pride Groups receive tailored support and ready-to-go resources ... View article...

Calgarians, for and against gender and sexual diversity education, engage in protest

Pacific Daylight Time — September 21, 2023

"I'm talking about all the kids. Maybe one of these LGBT kids doesn't want to be LGBT – how do we know we are not protecting those kids too?" ... View article...

G20 leaders told to finally 'tax the super-rich

Pacific Daylight Time — September 06, 2023

An open letter organised by the Patriotic Millionaires campaign group, Oxfam and others said a new tax regime would reduce inequality and stop the ... View article...

Sociological measures of inequality

Pacific Daylight Time — September 07, 2023

... 'social stratification' are used extensively within sociology and its cognate disciplines, but differ from indicators of inequality such as... View article...

Newsom ends California's pro-LGBTQ travel ban

Pacific Daylight Time — September 14, 2023

Within 24 hours of being sent a bill to repeal it, Governor Gavin Newsom ended California's ban on publicly funded travel to states with anti- LGBTQ View article...

Minnesota university teaches structural racism is public health crisis, physicians 'must' be antiracist

Pacific Daylight Time — September 21, 2023

The curriculum fulfills Minnesota's new law requiring certain hospitals to complete an education course on anti- racism and implicit bias. View article...

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The Urgent Call for the US to Address Global Inequality Through Climate Action

Pacific Daylight Time — September 25, 2023

Our research at Oxfam showcases the depth of this crisis: as extreme weather events and poverty surge, so does extreme inequality . The carbon ... View article...

Namibia: how Africa's newest petro-state can avoid resource curse

Pacific Daylight Time — September 25, 2023

... inequality and poverty, armed insurgency, to environmental degradation. “Poor management of the oil and gas sector can drive corruption and inequality ... View article...

As Muslims' status as political punching bag fades, some are fighting against LGBTQ+ acceptance

Pacific Daylight Time — September 25, 2023

“The school system believes it is being inclusive toward LGBTQ parents and students,” said Zainab Chaudry, the Maryland director of the Council on ... View article...

Gender inequalities worsen women

Pacific Daylight Time — September 27, 2023

Gender inequality in society negatively influences women's exposure to cancer risk factors, access to accurate health information and quality ... View article...

As Number of Salaried Workers Rise in India, So Does Inequality

Pacific Daylight Time — September 25, 2023

'State of Working India 2023: Social Identities and Labour Market Outcomes' finds that while growth created regular wage jobs for all castes, ... View article...

Mark Milley leaves a controversial legacy as America's top general

Pacific Daylight Time — September 25, 2023

Every morning, Gen. Mark Milley's staff pulls transcripts from Fox News prime-time shows to see if they're talking about him. View article...

No harassment of LGBT community will be allowed

Pacific Daylight Time — September 25, 2023

The government will not condone excessive action or harassment against those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ( LGBT ), says Malaysian ... View article...

Can pensions help address growing wealth inequality?

Pacific Daylight Time — September 27, 2023

“While researchers noted that pension plans tend to lessen the degree of inequality in the U.S., this report delivers tangible data,” Dan Doonan, ... View article...

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