IN OUR VIEW on medical marijuana and federalism limits
The Ashcroft v Raich case before the Supreme Court tests whether state laws legalizing medical marijuana conflict with federal bans. Calfornia patients Angel Raich and Diane Monson use cannabis with physician supervision, producing no interstate commerce and no money exchange. The ruling hinges on federalism and the reach of Congress to regulate commerce.
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California
Angel Raich
Diane Monson
Supreme Court
Congress
Morrison
William Rehnquist
John
Raich’s
Monson
Quinlivan
U.S. Court of Appeals For
9Th Circuit
Drug Enforcement Administration
Angel McClary Raich
Charles Fried
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Adage
The Odessa American editorial lauds personal freedom and self control as essential to human development. It asserts freedom as a divine gift, not a political grant, aligning it with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Federalism clash colors abortion and marijuana debate
At ABA gathering Justice Mark warns against states rights used to revive segregation. The piece critiques Bush era federalism, noting states like California may approve medical marijuana while the Supreme Court weighs limits on interstate commerce. It contrasts Scalia and Thomas with broader conservative aims and the potential shift after elections.
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Mark
Quinlivan
Bush
Supreme Court
Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Congress
United States
New York Times
CBS News
Scalia
Thomas
Quilts Revived In Stanton Arts Event And History Talk
A guest column notes quilting thrives in Stanton with downtown displays in empty buildings and a fund raising lunch by the Martin County Chamber of Commerce. The piece also shares quilt history from the 1930s to modern craft, highlighting patterns like Double Wedding Ring Sunbonnet Sue and a state themed State Flower and Bird design.
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Bud” Lindsey
Stanton
Midland
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Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Haislip
Martin Wilkinson
America
Europe
Bull Durham
Wilkinson
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Ambiguous Editorial Fragments From Circumstances Discussion
Fragmentary text discusses aborted presents and opinions on the issue. It references American perspectives and welcomes ideas for both sides of the argument, signaling an open letter style or editorial note about the situation.
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