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Medical marijuana law sends unhealthy message to teens

Pacific Standard Time — Friday, October 26, 2012

Medical marijuana law sends unhealthy message to teens

As a high school teacher for more than 30 years, mostly spent as a health teacher, I have some insight as to how the teen brain works when it comes to taking risks. I would like to explain why I strongly believe that passing Question 3, the medical ...

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Homophobia, racism, and Nazis: The dark side of rising ...

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 09, 2025

Cleveland's LGBTQ +Community Liaison Carey Gibbons started with the city this summer and has been working to build connections with city ... View article...

AI In Pakistan: Balancing Innovation, Inequality, And The Future Of Human Potential

Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, October 22, 2025

AI In Pakistan: Balancing Innovation, Inequality , And The Future Of Human Potential. AI is transforming education and work in Pakistan, but unequal ... View article...

31 Book Recommendations for Every Day of LGBTQ History Month

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 02, 2025

Here are 31 book recommendations for LGBTQ History Month in October, from history books to historical fiction to picture books . View article...

'Plainclothes' shows and how little has changed for LGBTQ lives

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 02, 2025

Plainclothes ” captures the fear and resilience of LGBTQ life in the '90s , while echoing today's struggles for justice, love and authenticity. View article...

Indigenous people in Quebec are pushing for progress. Is the province doing its part?

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 02, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 09, 2025

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BBC exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside UK Police

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 02, 2025

A BBC reporter uncovered misogynistic, racist and Islamophobic misconduct by officers after working seven months in a civilian role at a police ... View article...

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Harvard delays trans health course after scrutiny over fee waivers for LGBTQ doctors

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Harvard Medical School is delaying an online transgender health care course after facing scrutiny for offering fee waivers to LGBTQ doctors while ... View article...

Champion Pansexual Athlete Amber Glenn Urges LGBTQ Community and Beyond to ...

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 27, 2025

USA national champion Amber Glenn spoke about the importance of inclusivity and acceptance both within the LGBTQ community and society. View article...

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Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 27, 2025

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Local GOP official's social media post draws backlash in Kentucky for its depiction of the Obamas

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Defence Team 2SLGBTQI+ Champions mark the anniversary of the End of the Formal Ban ...

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

On this day, we mark the 1992 anniversary of the end of the formal ban on LGBT people serving in the Canadian Armed Forces as directed by the Federal ... View article...

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Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 27, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell recognized multiple judicial precedents regarding the role of marriage in society. The justices also found that same-sex couples were being unfairly discriminated against, on the basis of the 14th Amendment’s Due Process clause. View article...

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