“Unfortunately, we have a mix of science and political science that makes it difficult to figure out what’s going on.” That’s how Gary Morrow, a clinical psychologist with Strong Health, describes the discussion going on now in Albany over whether or not to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes. If anything, Morrow’s quote […]
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The future of death
Shortly after 2 a.m. Friday, the state of North Carolina executed Frank Chandler by lethal injection for the murder of 90-year-old Doris Poore. Less than 10 hours later, beside a tree planted in front of the downtown Hall of Justice, a group of about 20 Rochesterians gathered with Chandler and others like him in mind. […]
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What marriage means to New York
Several issues were left hanging when the state legislature adjourned last week. But there is probably one bill you won’t see on the lists of things yet to be decided: the Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA is a bill, not yet voted on, to outlaw the marriage of gay or lesbian couples in New […]
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…same as the old boss
After a contentious redistricting process and an election notable mostly for its lack of contention, Monroe County voters sent the same crew of state senators and assembly members back to Albany. No incumbent state legislator from the area lost his or her job, despite widespread frustration over the lack of progress our representatives have made […]
