Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on March 11th, 2020, drug makers have raced against the clock to curb the amount of casualties from the virus. As of November 25th, the death toll from COVID-19 has reached 1,420,634 worldwide. The majority of the casualties come from the U.S. at 266,584, followed by Brazil at … [Read more...] about Are we one Step Closer to Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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COVID-19 is on the Rise for the Second Time
Written by: J. Laura Countries across the world are preparing for lockdown and restrictions amid the second wave of COVID-19, which has already taken nearly one million lives as of September 18th, 2020, according to Statista. Since the first cases emerged in China last year, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 30 million people globally, reports … [Read more...] about COVID-19 is on the Rise for the Second Time
Comedian Seth Rogen Advises Young People to Swap out Parties for Weed and Movies
As COVID-19 cases continue with virtually no end in sight, many people, young and old, are complaining that social distancing protocols are deterring their social lives. From the closing of bars to new rules preventing on-campus college students from housing guests, virtually everyone in existence is searching for ways to cope with their new Partick Star-esque … [Read more...] about Comedian Seth Rogen Advises Young People to Swap out Parties for Weed and Movies
Michigan Attorney General Vouches for Michael Thompson’s Release: “Sentences of This Length for Selling Marijuana are Simply Unheard of”
In 1994, Michael Thompson was arrested for selling 3 pounds of cannabis to an undercover informant. Two years later, Michael Thompson was sentenced for his offenses, including illegal firearms and a prior felony conviction for drug-related crimes in the 1980s. According to the law, Thompson was a “habitual offender” who deserved 42 to 60 years in … [Read more...] about Michigan Attorney General Vouches for Michael Thompson’s Release: “Sentences of This Length for Selling Marijuana are Simply Unheard of”
Personal Safety vs Personal Liberty: What Anti-Maskers, and Anti-Seat Belt Laws Have in Common
For anti-maskers and those who oppose seat belts laws, it's an issue of personal liberty. Photo credit: Envato. Amid the pandemic, Americans and beyond have searched for ways to help prevent the contraction, and spread of, the novel coronavirus. While many have embraced masks as a way to help stop the spread of the virus, and even as a fashion statement, others are enraged … [Read more...] about Personal Safety vs Personal Liberty: What Anti-Maskers, and Anti-Seat Belt Laws Have in Common