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Colorado Sells Legal Recreational Marijuana, but what States will Legalize and Tax Marijuana Next? by Stephanie Brito

Colorado stores opened their doors to legal recreational pot smokers, and after organizing a licensing system for pot stores, Washington is expected to follow. As the year continues, marijuana activists nationwide are pushing for legalization elsewhere.

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Everything You Need To Know to Understand the Situation in Ukraine by Julissa Higgins

The Ukraine is currently experiencing both internal conflict, wherein bloody anti-government protests are rising, and external conflict, wherein Russia has invaded the country, and taken a hold of Crimea, the peninsula that became a part of the Ukraine after the breakup of the Soviet Union. On March 3, the U.N. met to discuss what would…

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Mexican Vigilantes v. Drug Cartels v. Mexican Government by Michan Walsh

The civilian battle against the Knights Templar Drug Cartel has spiraled into chaos after many groups disobeyed the government’s commands to put down their assault rifles and return to their day jobs. On Monday, January 14th, Mexican federal troops engaged in bloody combat with vigilante groups that left 12 dead after said groups refused to…

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Same-Sex Couples will continue to Marry in Utah, but Utahans are at a Stalemate by Stephanie Brito

The past month has been a rollercoaster for Utah. On December 20th 2013, Utah’s ban on same-sex marriage was deemed unconstitutional by district judge Robert J. Shelby. As a result, over one thousand same-sex couples received marriage licenses in Utah.

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A Harmful Fashion Trend: Nail Polish and Its Harmful Chemicals by Nathalie Mairena

Nail polish has been a fashion trend since it was first invented in China, 3000 BC, and became popularized in the 1920s. Millions of women use all shades and hues, and there are even stencils allowing any kind of design in the convenience of the home. But there may be more danger to nail polish…