In the book, The Legalization of Drugs1, Peter de Marneffe argues for prohibition of cocaine, “with [a] gradual and proportionate system of penalties.” His argument is based on cocaine’s correlation with crime and addictive qualities. In the preceding half of the book, Douglas Husak argues for the decriminalization of cocaine. Husak’s argument is based on [...]
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Archive for September, 2012
September 26th, 2012 by kerri ryer
House Buries Another Progressive Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers
H.R. 5647 titled the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act was introduced to the House back in May by Representative Jerrold Nader [D-NY]. The bill that aims to “eliminate discrimination and promote women’s health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, [...]
This election year Californians will have the opportunity to set the standard against human trafficking once again. The Californians Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Act aka proposition 35 is set to appear on the November 6th ballot. The Ban on Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery bill would : Increase criminal penalties for human trafficking, including prison [...]
AB 2348, introduced by Assembly Member Mitchell, is now sitting on Governor Jerry Browns Desk. The bill seeks to make an non-substantive change to the Ca Businesses and Professions Code in order to allow for RN’s in primary care clinics to dispense hormonal contraceptives. This bill is important because it will increase access to birth [...]
This presidential election cycle has witnessed an increasing amount of rhetoric on women’s issues, including but not limited to abortion, contraception, the workplace, and parenting. Furthermore, according to the 2012 Project, this election season voters have had the opportunity to vote for a record number of female candidates. However, while women’s issues have been a [...]
As women continue to increasingly take on more work every decade, one cannot help but be amazed by what women are capable of doing. I find myself always striving to achieve more in my life, not just for myself, but for those who I love. I am happy in life knowing that I have achieved a [...]