How far is any given political opponent really ahead in voter opinion polls? The answer is as reliant upon how a poll is conducted as it is the number a poll produces. If we look at Wikipedia’s conglomerate data entry on the most recent statewide opinion polls for the 2020 presidential election, we see many confusing numbers next to the highlighted victory … [Read more...] about The Science Behind Polling
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An Exclusive Interview with Green Party Presidential Candidate, Howie Hawkins
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
Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
Written by Rita Thompson For those who haven’t paid much mind to the presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee's stance on weed, it’s changed quite a bit over the years. Looking Back at Biden’s Vice Presidency While serving as Vice President in 2010 back, Joe Biden held strong in his position as a cannabis-critic. In a December 2010 interview with ABC News, Biden … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Stance on Cannabis Waivers With “New Plan for Black America”
Despite Overwhelming Voter Approval, Trump Proposes Cutting Federal Protections for State Cannabis Markets
Despite a decades-long record of support for state medical cannabis (MMJ) laws, Trump proposed cutting an amendment in his spending bill that would protect them. Trump’s Record on Cannabis Though he claims he’s never smoked it, Trump has a 30-year record of supporting pro-cannabis policies— or at least, a state’s right to regulate its own … [Read more...] about Despite Overwhelming Voter Approval, Trump Proposes Cutting Federal Protections for State Cannabis Markets
The Digital Dime: 11/29/2019
By Samantha Wahl Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Bloomberg Boos Legalization Former New York City Major Michael Bloomberg is the latest candidate to join the 2020 … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 11/29/2019
