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Oppose Federal Marijuana Legalization
A growing body of evidence proves that marijuana deeply harms individuals and society. Yet 37 states, including Illinois, have legalized it, and more states are working towards decriminalizing its use. Not surprisingly, heavily-funded Big Tobacco, Big Alcohol, and Big Pharma lobbyists in Washington, D.C. continue to work towards legalizing marijuana at the national level. We need your help to fight this national effort!
Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions, Illinois Politics
Tagged Delia Ramirez, Jan Schakowsky, Jeff Merkley, Jerold Nadler, marijuana, Marijuana- Oppose SAFER Banking Act, SAFER Banking Act, Tammy Duckworth
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Dumb Things Dems Said in Sex Ed Floor Debate
Don’t let the word “debate” in the term “floor debate” fool you. Floor debates in Springfield are no more debates than transwomen are women. There is no cross-examination or rebuttal, for which most of our lawmakers must be deeply thankful in that they couldn’t argue their way out of an imaginary paper bag—at least not using logic and evidence.
Floor debates in Springfield are occasions for bill sponsors and supporters—almost always Democrats—to pontificate and for opponents to try to point out flaws that are promptly ignored by Democrats no matter how reasonable and justified. A floor debate in Springfield for …
Posted in Education, Sexuality
Tagged Advocates for Youth, Ann Williams, Avery Bourne, Camille Lilly, Delia Ramirez, Illinois Democrats, J.B. Pritzker, Kelly Cassidy, Maurice West, National Sex Education Standards, SB 818, SIECUS, State Board of Education
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