Category Archives: State of Washington

(IPS) Coal Trains Run into Stiff Resistance in U.S.

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This article first appeared on the Inter-Press Service website at: http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/12/new-coal-projects-meet-stiff-resistance-u-s/ SPOKANE, Washington, Dec 27 2013 (IPS) – Citizens and activists in the U.S. Pacific Northwest are fighting three different proposed coal terminals, including one in Oregon and two in Washington. Meanwhile, three formerly proposed coal terminals have already been defeated. Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign recently cited these defeats […]

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(IPS) Marijuana Reform May Have Hit Tipping Point

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This article first appeared on the Inter-Press Service website at: http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/06/u-s-marijuana-reform-may-have-hit-tipping-point/ ATLANTA, Georgia, Jun 26 2012 (IPS) – Over the last several years, many U.S. states have quietly adopted laws decriminalising the possession of marijuana or legalising medical marijuana. Now, a flurry of activity over the last few weeks appears to signal that – perhaps like same-sex marriage – marijuana […]

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