Back in August 2019, we published a small story about activists in Oregon working to decriminalize the use of magic mushrooms (psilocybin). Today, we’re here to tell you that these activists have taken a big step towards achieving their legalization goal. After more than a year … [Read more...] about Oregon will officially vote on legalizing psychedelic psilocybin therapy
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Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery, just elected its first black mayor
It was in Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery, where African American activist Rosa Parks led the bus boycott in 1955, paving the way for broader civil rights demands. Now, more than 70 years later, Montgomery has selected the first black mayor in its 200-year history: Steven … [Read more...] about Alabama’s capital city, Montgomery, just elected its first black mayor
New technology is making it way harder to rig elections in Nigeria
The unfortunate truth about elections in many African nations is that—when they happen—they’re often corrupted or rigged. But technology is starting to change that. In Nigeria, a new system has been set in place that is removing much of the paperwork out of elections in order to … [Read more...] about New technology is making it way harder to rig elections in Nigeria
The real conservatives
Why right-wingers today embrace radical rather than traditionalist values. Jay Walljasper | October 2004 issue Even though I’ve been a journalist all my adult life, I feel a merry sense of fascination at how often the media miss important stories. I’m always on the outlook for … [Read more...] about The real conservatives
The whole world is watching
The U.S. president is the most powerful man on Earth. That's why these initiatives aim to give the rest of the world a voice in this year's election. Jay Walljasper | October 2004 issue As the United States exerts greater economic, political and—especially—military might around … [Read more...] about The whole world is watching