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Controversy heats up over marijuana legalization initiative

Alice A. Huffman, president of the California branch of the NAACP, is adamant that Proposition 19 – the act to decriminalize, regulate and tax cannabis – isn't just a good

By Chris Hinyub

July 24, 2010

Controversy heats up over marijuana legalization initiative

California Democrats want one-year delay in registering controversial fumigant, methyl iodide

The joint Senate Assembly committee tasked with budgeting the current fiscal year is seeking to delay approval of a controversial fumigant for use on California strawberry fields. Coastal agribusinesses are

By Chris Hinyub

July 21, 2010

California Democrats want one-year delay in registering controversial fumigant, methyl iodide

Addressing the Prison-Industrial Complex in a rational drug policy

What is a “Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy?” To find the answer, the California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities hosted a one day Conference last week. Organized

By Chris Hinyub

July 17, 2010

Addressing the Prison-Industrial Complex in a rational drug policy

Scientists, consumer groups, and organic advocates fight for GMO labeling on food products

The Supreme Court recently upheld a ban on Monsanto's genetically modified alfalfa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture was ordered to perform an adequate environmental impact study before

By Chris Hinyub

July 14, 2010

Scientists, consumer groups, and organic advocates fight for GMO labeling on food products

California prison labor program projected to run $1.6 million surplus

There is one state industry that's thriving during the current economic downturn, prison labor. Though profit margins are down, California's inmate labor program remains one of

By Chris Hinyub

July 10, 2010

California prison labor program projected to run $1.6 million surplus

Study shows organic agriculture offers healthier plants and more balanced ecosystems

Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Georgia have concluded that balanced ecosystems – such as those found in organic agriculture – are better at controlling pests and growing healthier

By Chris Hinyub

July 7, 2010

Study shows organic agriculture offers healthier plants and more balanced ecosystems

Skeptics warn against vaccine hype as whooping cough epidemic hits California

Last week, state health officials declared a whooping cough epidemic. The disease, also known as pertussis, has infected a reported 910 people across the state as of June 15. Officials

By Chris Hinyub

July 3, 2010

Skeptics warn against vaccine hype as whooping cough epidemic hits California

Third party gubernatorial candidates, Laura Wells and Chelene Nightingale, claim Prop 14 victory is bad news for California

In a recent news advisory, Wells expressed some optimism about California's future. When voters found out about the large corporate backing of Props 16 and 17 from PG&

By Chris Hinyub

June 30, 2010

Third party gubernatorial candidates, Laura Wells and Chelene Nightingale, claim Prop 14 victory is bad news for California

Internet kill switch would pose a clear and present danger to personal liberties

Senator Lieberman is pushing a bill which would give the president the power to shut down all internet traffic in the event of a potential cyber-attack. Besides this proverbial '

By Chris Hinyub

June 26, 2010

Internet kill switch would pose a clear and present danger to personal liberties

Supreme Court defers GMO alfalfa decision to USDA

Both sides are claiming victory following a landmark Supreme Court ruling – the first high court decision concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The fact that most mainstream media outlets are advertising

By Chris Hinyub

June 23, 2010

Supreme Court defers GMO alfalfa decision to USDA

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on overcrowded California prisons

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear both sides of an issue which has been brewing between federal courts and California's executive for two

By Chris Hinyub

June 19, 2010

U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on overcrowded California prisons

California set to use toxic pesticide on strawberry fields, despite scientific warnings

Ignoring recommendations of scientists, California's Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is set to approve methyl iodide – a highly potent carcinogen and suspected neurotoxin– for use as a fumigant

By Chris Hinyub

June 16, 2010

California set to use toxic pesticide on strawberry fields, despite scientific warnings