Iowa Caucus in History

Posted on Jan 9, 2012 in Big Talk, Featured

Iowa Caucus in History

PBS Newshour took a long, historic look at the Iowa Caucus throughout history on the eve of the pivotal turning point in the GOP race to single out a nominee to represent the party in the 2012 presidential race.  Many people this year found themselves wondering just what makes the Iowa caucus so important.  Some were not even sure what the difference in a primary and a caucus is.  That’s not surprising, or anything to feel ashamed of.  Today we’ll answer a couple of those questions for you. 

Legalize Marijuana

Posted on Sep 12, 2011 in Big Talk, Featured

Legalize Marijuana

One of the issues that is important to a lot of voters is that of legalizing marijuana, which in 1972 was classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, citing that it has no medical value at all.  But many people doubt the sincerity of government in its perceived senseless onslaught against marijuana, and wonder how a substance like alcohol could in anyone’s wildest dreams be consider safer for the public than the weed. Voters in some states have already made their voices heard. In California, Colorado, and possibly soon in Massachusetts, patients can get a prescription for the drug, which is usually vaporized rather than smoked.  Marijuana has a lot of compelling reasons you might want to rethink your stance against it, including reasons for health and safety that you might never have thought of before.