Americans embrace marijuana across states in historic vote
Voters in South Dakota and Montana approved recreational marijuana with gains over Biden, while New Jersey and Arizona backed legalization. The movement broadens with Mississippians approving medical marijuana and Gallup confirming 68 percent support nationwide. Advocates push to remove marijuana from the federal drug list.
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Belgium nursing homes blamed for COVID tragedy in Amnesty report
Amnesty International accuses Belgian authorities of abandoning thousands of elderly in nursing homes during the first COVID-19 wave, failing to seek hospital care and violating human rights. The report cites 61.3 percent of Belgium’s COVID deaths occurring in nursing homes between March and October, amid PPE shortages and overwhelmed facilities.
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Program to keep aspiring Native teachers grows in Wis.
Kelli Chelberg at College of Menominee Nation notes retention is key as Native students face low teacher representation. Culturally responsive training spreads from Brown University to tribal colleges, with aims to decolonize thinking and boost Native educators. Chelberg secured a $1.4 million five year federal grant in 2018 to support the effort, titled They rise up those Indian teachers.
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