DRUG POLICY REFORM
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- Reality of Sensible Drug PolicyThis article discusses a more sensible drug policy that would actually help minimize the drug crime rates in the United States. It provides many facts regarding the current drug policy and proposes a different policy.
Drug Policy in the U.S. And the Netherlands: A ComparisonThe United States seems to treat drug abuse as a crime, while the official position of the Netherlands is to approach drug abuse as a health problem. It is my opinion that the Dutch employ a laudable pragmatism in their policies on drugs.- The Other Drug BorderAn article written from a globalizationist perspective about the relationship between Canadian drug policy and US influence.
- Up in Smoke: United States Drug PolicyThis article is a very brief statement of the current failure of US drug policy and gives example of progressive steps taken by other countries to remediate the social problem of drug use.
- Why Drug Legalization Makes More SenseAn argument for the legalization of all prohibited substances, with reference to the island of Jamaica.
- Drug Testing Welfare and Other Public Assistance RecipientsThere has not been much discussion of this lately, but there should be. Welfare and public benefits are not a right. They are a privilege. They are meant to help someone get back on their feet and not be a way of life.
- Health Care Reform: Why We Need a Public OptionThis week the Senate Finance held a hearing considering different models for health care reform. This article explores why the insurance industry is so desperate to exclude a public option, which is why we need one.
- Proposed Policy Reform: Truth in PoliticsA tongue in cheek proposal to inject candidates and elected officials with truth serum before speaking to the public.
- Implication of the Medicare Prescription Drug Act of 2003The Medicare Prescription Drug Act of 2003 introduces one of the most innovative additions to the present Medicare Law. It has been hailed as one of the truly heartfelt laws to come along. It now attempts to cover outpatient prescription drugs.
- Reforming Welfare Reform: A Closer Look at PRWORAA four part research into the Welfare Reform and the resulting working poor status.
California Cannabis Law Reform Opposed by "hate Groups"Hate groups, such as "Family Research Council" and "Heritage Foundation" are nothing but stale remnants of the now defunct "Moral Majority". These people hate freedom and diversity, and cannabis freedom is no exception!- How Political Theory Affects Public Policy Decision MakingAn analysis of how politics creeps into how policymaking decisions are arrived at.
- Congress Can Stop Medical MarijuanaDespite the strong voter support and health advocates for the legalization of medical marijuana, the Congress still holds the power to decide if states will be able to legalize the drug.
Medical Marijuana Controversy Lights Up with Montel Williams ArrestMontel Williams has been arrested again for possession of medical marijuana, for which he has a prescription. His arrest demonstrates the lack of consistency among the states on medical marijuana and its use for chronic conditions.- American Foreign and Domestic Policy During the Progressive PeriodBetween 1890 and 1920, American foreign and domestic policy changed drastically. America became an imperial power after years of isolationist foreign policy, while years of reactionary government were replaced with a progressive government of reformers.
- Why Health Reform Won't Work - Part 3The medical equipment and pharmaceutical industries have a huge stake in preventing health-care reform. Certain parts of the health care industry has allowed itself to be co-opted to the detriment of its patients and changing the system.
- Healthcare Reform and Medicare AdvantageJust making note of a Medicare Advantage policy being kept from me.
- Health Care Reform Isn't NecessaryInsurance industry needs to reform it's policy and practices.
- Marijuana in DC? F.Y. 2010 May Bring a Change in the Legal Status of Marijuana in Nation's CapitolLast night, the Barr Amendment, included annually in the DC spending bill since 1998, was excluded from the 2010 version of the bill. The creator of the bill has also turned over a new leaf.
- Interview with Bernie Horn of the Center for Policy AlternativesThe Center for Policy Alternatives is an underused resource for those interested in politics. I was able to talk with their Senior Director late in 2007 via phone about the CPA, the 2008 election and what people can do to make a difference politically.
- A Conservative Supreme Court: A Step Forward for Medical Marijuana?There is at least one silver lining to an overtly conservative Supreme Court: it may just be a step forward for the medical marijuana movement, an issue that has really only taken ground in blue states. In this opinion piece, I explain why.
- Decriminalization of Drugs: A Logical SolutionOur judicial system has become too tyrannical with their ability to take a person's freedom for a minor penetration of the law. People should be afforded the civilized justice that our country was founded on.
- The Heated Debate Over Healthcare ReformAn opinon on healthcare reform and the partisan debate over it.
- Health Care Reform in the United StatesHealth care within the United States is a flawed system that requires some form of reform before it can properly care for the whole population.
- Health Care Reform: First StepsThere has been a great deal of media and individual speculation as to what progress is being made in the area of health care reform.
- Forced Drug Testing in Court CasesPretrial drug testing and pretrial programs are issues that have been in the criticizing light of the Criminal Justice System.
- Substance Abuse Policy in Major League BaseballThis is a review of the substance abuse policy in Major League Baseball.
Psychiatry Creating the Street Drug Culture - AgainPsychiatry was a major force in creating the 60's street drug culture. Now they are back at it by legitimizing hallucinogens in medical studies which is the first step in getting FDA approval as medical and psychiatric prescriptions. Q. Why?: A. Profit.- Campaign Finance Reform in AmericaDespite recent efforts such as the Bipartisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, the issue of the immense sums of money involved in campaigning has yet to be fully resolved.However, there is much left to be learned about the realities of campaign financing.
Avoiding an Rx for Disaster: Prescription Drug Options for the UninsuredThe rising costs of prescription drugs combined with a lack of drug coverage are leaving consumers without the medication they need. Fortunately, assistance may be available.
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