Boulder, CO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Marijuana use is not associated with structural changes in the brain, according to imaging data published in The Journal of Neuroscience. Investigators from the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Louisville in Kentucky assessed brain morphology in both daily adult and adolescent cannabis[Read More…]
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Risk Assessment Study: Cannabis’ Purported Dangers Have Been ‘Overestimated’
Dresden, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Health risks associated with the use of cannabis have likely been “overestimated” while the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol “have been commonly underestimated,” according to the findings of risk assessment study published in the journal Nature: Scientific Reports. An international team of investigators from[Read More…]
Jamaica: Senate Passes Marijuana Depenalization Measure
Kingston, Jamaica–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Members of the Jamaica Senate have approved legislation depenalizing minor marijuana possession offenses nationwide. The legislation amends federal law so that the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis by an adult is reclassified as a non-criminal offense. Violators of the law would receive a[Read More…]
Preventing Violent Extremism, Promoting Human Rights Go Hand-in-hand, UN Secretary General Ban Tells Washington Summit
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) addresses the opening of the Ministerial Meeting of the Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, hosted by the United States Government, in Washington, D.C. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2015 – In Washington D.C. for a summit hosted by the United States on countering violent extremism,[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders at University of Iowa to Propose Cutting College Tuition in Half
IOWA CITY, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), appearing tonight at the University of Iowa, will call for a fundamental change in national priorities so that college tuition at public universities and colleges is cut in half. His proposal calls for an $18 billion boost in federal[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders: Wal-Mart Wages ‘Nowhere Near Enough’
IOWA CITY, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today after Wal-Mart announced that all of its workers in the United States would earn at least $9 an hour by April and $10 an hour by 2016: “The Walton family which owns Wal-Mart is[Read More…]
Nearly $8 Million Donated To National Park Foundation In Support Of Pullman National Monument
Donors Step Up to Provide Funding for Chicago’s First National Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015.Pullman National Monument, which is set to become Chicago’s first National Park Service site later today, already has nearly $8 million in support thanks to gifts received by the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Governor Rauner’s Budget
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner presented his budget proposal on Wednesday. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response: “Governor Rauner’s budget is an assault on our state’s middle class and those striving to get into it. He proposes balancing the budget on the backs of[Read More…]
Satirist George Saunders to Appear at DePaul University
Author to headline 24-hour public reading Author George Saunders will headline a 24-hour celebration of his work, hosted by the DePaul University Humanities Center June 2-3, 2105. (Photo by Chloe Aftel) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Bestselling author and humorist George Saunders will headline a marathon celebration of his work at[Read More…]
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill Strengthening Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency Standards to Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition stands with lawmakers to urge passage of new legislation that also enables state to meet U.S. carbon pollution standards SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Members of the recently-formed Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition stood with state lawmakers who introduced a bipartisan bill in Springfield today that would create 32,000[Read More…]
