Oregon passed two historic measures yesterday, becoming the first state to legalize the use of psilocybin mushrooms and decriminalize some hard drugs, including heroin and methamphetamine. While the legalization of psilocybin shows a willingness to explore new forms of treatment for depression and anxiety, the decriminalization of some hard drugs represents a step away from…
With 4.8 million votes in, Rev. Raphael Warnock is leading incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler in a hotly-contested Senate race in Georgia that appears bound for a runoff in January. It’s a race that saw major Democratic support for Warnock, including endorsements from Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Stacey Abrams, and a huge influx of fundraising…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Rippon (@adaripp) on Oct 30, 2020 at 11:58am PDT With only one day left until election day, former Olympic ice skater Adam Rippon shared this video of what he calls “probably the most important performance of my life.” He put on a pair of rollerblades…
The 2020 election has finally arrived, and, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a number of states have given voters the option of mailing in their ballots or voting absentee. If you’re able to drop off your ballot at a designated location or postmark it by the deadline established in your state instead of waiting…
COVID-19 is without a doubt one of the most pressing issues in the 2020 election. President Donald Trump has had months to show the country how he’s handling the pandemic. But what about his opponent, Joe Biden? If elected, Biden has said he’ll take the following steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure…
There’s a lot at stake in the 2020 election, from reproductive rights to climate change. But at a time when the US is battling a pandemic, and the Affordable Care Act faces challenges in the Supreme Court, it’s difficult to think of any issue more pressing than ensuring the health and safety of every American.…
