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Obama Ignores State Marijuana Rights

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“DEA raids in Seattle targeted several medical-marijuana dispensaries in the Puget Sound region of the state. The DEA raids happened on Tuesday, but authorities are not saying just how many dispensaries they raided, according to the Seattle Times on July 24, 2013. Search warrants were executed in King, Thurston and …

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Voter Suppression Bill Ruins Real Democracy

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“Late Thursday night, the North Carolina state legislature approved a radical voter suppression bill on a party line vote. The measure, easily the most extreme anti-voter bill passed by any state since the Jim Crow era, now heads to Republican Governor Pat McCrory for his signature. Court challenges — many …

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Glenn Beck’s Dollar Bill Conspiracy Theory

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“In an odd rant about the secret symbolism on the $1 bill, right-wing conspiracy theorist Glenn Beck told an audience on Wednesday that America’s founders established the country so that conservative Christians could help the nation of Israel come into being nearly 200 years later.”* Glenn Beck, famous for conspiracy …

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Women Say Mayor Creepily Harassed Them

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“Call them the Filner Seven And Counting, a growing cadre of high-profile women who this week alone have publicly accused San Diego Mayor Bob “I’m a hugger” Filner of making unwanted sexual advances.”* Mayor Bob Filner has seven (and counting) women with stories of alleged sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior …

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Nexus 7, Surface RT sales, and ‘Sharknado’: 90 Seconds on The Verge

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The Nexus 7 goes on sale early… Steve Ballmer admits Surface RT sales aren’t meeting expectations… ‘Sharknado’ is coming to a theater near you. http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/26/4560646/google-puts-the-nexus-7-on-sale-four-days-early http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/26/4559192/best-buy-nexus-7-available-today http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/26/4559074/steve-ballmer-microsoft-townhall-surface-sales-windows-devices http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/26/4560356/sharknado-jumps-to-the-big-screen-will-play-in-theaters Written by Bryan Bishop. Video and production by Regina Dellea and Zach Goldstein. More from The Verge: Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theverge Check out our …

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This Is What Would Happen If The Ocean Could Hire An Ad Agency

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To learn more about plastic marine debris and how YOU can make a difference, please go to: http://www.healthebay.org/plastic Share on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/18HRehh (you can change the text) Share on Twitter: http://bit.ly/18HRgpl (you can change the tweet) Credits: Written, directed and edited by Chandler Evans Cinematography by Rich Bella Additional camera …

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Badminton Fight Rocks Badminton Community

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“Two Thai badminton players are facing potential sanctions over a vicious on-court brawl after the sport’s world body opened disciplinary proceedings on Thursday. Bodin Issara and Maneepong Jongjit could be hit with bans, suspensions or fines after last week’s fight, which unfolded during the Canada Open men’s doubles final in …

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