Geoffrey R. Stone: Gay Marriage in New Jersey
HuffingtonPost - Oct 27 4:10 AM
The New Jersey Supreme Court held yesterday that denial of the legal benefits of marriage to gays and lesbians violates the equal protection guarantee of the New Jersey Constitution. At the same time, the court declined to hold that gays and lesbians have a right to “marry.” The court concluded that a right of equal access to the legal benefits of marriage does not necessarily entail a right to Save to My Web
Smoke-free is catching on in Kane
The Geneva Sun - Nov 01 2:15 AM
GENEVA — Banning smoking in public places is gaining momentum in Kane County. That is evident from the lofty halls of government down to the people on the street, said Kane County Health Department officials on Tuesday, Oct. 24.Save to My Web
Voters will have to see through the smoke cloud of Propositions 201, 206
Sierra Vista Herald - Oct 28 5:29 AM
When voters go to the polls on Nov. 7, they will have to see through the haze to decide which of two smoking bans is better for Arizona. And while Propositions 201 and 206 may appear similar on the surface, they are dueling initiatives with key differences.Save to My Web
Non-Smokers Protest Public Puffing
WKRN Nashville - Oct 25 4:46 PM
With the U.S. Surgeon General warning second hand smoke is hazardous to your health, non-smokers everywhere, are protesting smoking in public places . | | For Patrick McIntyre, breathing someone elses smoke is messed up. He said, Its the old thing about your rights end where mine begin. McIntyre, a father of… Save to My Web
Trans fat ban on the horizon
WABC-TV New York - Oct 31 3:36 AM
New York City took a big step Monday in banning trans fats for more than 24,000 city restaurants. But many restaurant owners say they need more time.Save to My Web
Smoking issues face Ohio voters Nov. 7
The Marietta Times - Oct 30 5:47 AM
Confusion has surfaced over two initiatives on the ballot, leaving voters to wonder what they should do, and leaving business owners worrying about the outcome.Save to My Web
Journalist Exposes Those Who Manipulate Science on Behalf of Special Interests on AIR: AMERICA’S INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 03 1:49 PM
NEW YORK—-When scientific studies are released, most laypeople take the word of the “experts” for granted and assume that the supporting data is legitimate. But one science reporter discovered evidence that suggests there is an entire industry built around spinning science for the purpose of confusing the public while benefiting Big Business.Save to My Web