How Israel’s legal aid bill could hurt its economy
The number of legal aid cases has grown by at least 40 percent over the past three years, the International Legal Assistance Centre (ILAC) said Tuesday.While it has never been higher, this is likely due to a new legal system implemented since the end of the occupation that makes...
How Trump’s team is trying to convince states to legalize marijuana in a major way
It’s a case that has played out on the front pages of major newspapers across the country.A federal judge in Oregon on Monday ordered the state to begin the process of legalizing recreational marijuana, with Washington and Colorado slated to follow suit later this year.The Oregon decision followed a...
How to legalize marijuana in New York
The state Senate has approved legislation to legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.The bill passed a vote of 54-46 with eight Democrats joining Republicans in voting no.The measure also allows the use of medical marijuana by those with a medical condition and requires a...