Written by: J. Laura As the presidential election closes in, Emerald had the chance to talk with one of the U.S. presidential candidates from the Green Party, Howie Hawkins. Hawkins, who also ran for Governor of New York in 2010, 2014 and 2018 now wants to run for president because, “There are important issues we want to address: the climate meltdown, the growing … [Read more...] about An Exclusive Interview with Green Party Presidential Candidate, Howie Hawkins
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Meet Karla Ballard: The Independent Candidate for Vice President
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, it’s clear that things are not so different from 2016 in terms of electability. As such, some voters are looking for alternative candidates in third parties while going into yet another highly contentious election. Karla Ballard may be the candidate voters are looking for. https://youtu.be/gi-ypuDP4SE According to each party's … [Read more...] about Meet Karla Ballard: The Independent Candidate for Vice President
Amy Coney Barrett Nominated for Supreme Court
Judge Amy Coney Barrett has officially been announced as President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court following Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death earlier this month. The announcement came on Saturday, September 26th, after heavy speculation that Barrett was the top candidate. Amy Coney Barrett — who accepted the nomination on Saturday — has been a Judge … [Read more...] about Amy Coney Barrett Nominated for Supreme Court
5 States Prepare to Vote on Cannabis Legalization
As of now, 33 states have legalized cannabis in some way. And for the first time ever, a bill to legalize cannabis at the federal level will reach the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. However, with the Senate currently occupied primarily by Republicans who are unlikely to vote in favor of the bill, the power remains at the hands of state governments. In … [Read more...] about 5 States Prepare to Vote on Cannabis Legalization
Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Cannabis?
It’s official. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-CA, has joined former Vice President Joe Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket. During their first joint interview last weekend, the pair discussed cannabis criminalization and drug policy reform. Harris, who previously called for more law enforcement officers in the streets in her 2009 book Smart on Crime, took time … [Read more...] about Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Cannabis?
