All posts by Alec Siegel
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Election 2016: Republicans Retain Control of Congress
The White House was not the only GOP victory on Election Day.
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Election Results: How Did States Vote on Medical Marijuana?
A good night for medical marijuana as well.
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Global Environmental Groups Band Together to Oppose Dakota Access Pipeline
Twenty six groups from around the planet sent a letter to banks who helped finance the project.
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South Korean President Relinquishes Ability to Select Prime Minister
The latest in a line of power-sharing moves following a debilitating scandal.
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How Often Do Dispensaries Sell Marijuana to Minors?
A new study found only one in Colorado willing to sell to a buyer without an ID.
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Thousands Protest as China Blocks Pro-Independence Lawmakers in Hong Kong
Beijing aims to quash a pro-independence movement.
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Paris Climate Agreement Officially Becomes International Law
Trump says he would "cancel" the agreement.
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Can Parliament Stop “Brexit” from Happening?
Lawmakers will have the final say, the High Court ruled on Thursday.
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Obama Says Black Turnout “Not as Solid as it Needs to Be”
Early voting numbers are down from the same point in 2008 and 2012.
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What was America Like the Last Time the Cubs Won the World Series?
A chocolate bar for two cents?
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New Leaked Emails Show Communication Between State Department and Clinton Aides
The latest from Wikileaks' daily email dump.
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The Rolling Stone Defamation Case is in the Jury’s Hands Now
Closing arguments wrapped up on Tuesday.
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Operation Mosul: Iraqi Troops Enter City Limits for the First Time in Two Years
The battle is expected to last weeks, perhaps even months.
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Boston Archdiocese Donates $850,000 to Fight Weed Measure
But is the fight already over?
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How Credible are the Claims That Trump Has Deep Ties with Russia?
The FBI is under intense scrutiny from Democrats to clarify what they know.
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Cash Only: Why are Banks Hesitant to Work with Legal Pot Businesses?
Federal law scares many banks away from dealing with legal pot businesses.
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Did James Comey Break Federal Law with His Letter to Congress?
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid seems to think so.
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Clinton Considering Biden for Secretary of State; Does Biden Even Know?
Can she convince Joe otherwise?
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Is the FBI Reopening its Investigation into Clinton’s Emails?
Not so fast.
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Colorado’s Legal Marijuana Market Created 18,000 Jobs in 2015
And it created $2.4 billion in economic activity.
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The Road to 270: A Look at Early Voting Trends in 2016
A look at a few key states.
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Angering Israel and its Allies, UNESCO Passes Jerusalem Resolution
The resolution refers to the Old City only by its Arabic name.
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Delivery App Becomes Highest Funded Marijuana Startup in the World
San Francisco-based startup 'Eaze' pulled in a cool $13 million, bringing its total haul to $25 million.
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Average Premium Under Obamacare to Rise by 25 Percent Next Year
Unsurprisingly, Trump pounced on the new projections.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Police Training Facility in Pakistan
Other groups have claimed responsibility as well.
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How Turkey Might Disrupt the Operation to Retake Mosul from ISIS
Though nobody wants its help, Turkey insists on joining the battle for Mosul.
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Cannabis Grown in Colorado is More Potent Than Ever Before
THC concentrations in Colorado's cannabis continue to increase.
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Did Trump’s National Political Director, Jim Murphy, Just Quit?
Or did he simply "step back" with 19 days to Election Day?
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Boos and Burns: At Thursday’s Charity Roast, Clinton and Trump Got Personal
Good thing a Cardinal sat between the two.
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Undercover Videos Cause Two Democratic Operatives to Lose Their Jobs
The videos are equal parts crass and clever editing.
