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Gambescia + Morris: Faint concern for health risks with widespread use of cannabis

March 30, 2022March 29, 2022
Gambescia + Morris
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Few public health groups have anything to say about the risk of marijuana. One potential scenario: the country’s next public health crisis.
By Stephen F. Gambescia and Thomas Morris

Crime

Paul Davis: DEA’s Operation Overdrive will combat drug-related crime and overdose deaths

March 12, 2022March 18, 2022
Paul Davis

The federal agency plans to do what Larry Krasner won’t.
By Paul Davis

Crime

Drew Murray: Trickle-up crime is killing my community

February 22, 2022March 2, 2022
Drew Murray
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Larry Krasner’s policies have created trickle-up criminality, and this rippling of violent crime is causing havoc in Philadelphia and beyond.
By Drew Murray

Health

Earl Baker: ​​Cooperation will be key to ending the opioid crisis in the Commonwealth

November 12, 2021November 15, 2021
Earl Baker

There are clear policy solutions that can be adopted to end the opioid crisis gripping the Commonwealth and the United States.
By Earl Baker

Health

Dan Bartkowiak: New push for legal weed uses old tactics: levying false claims, ignoring science and harm in other states

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021
Dan Bartkowiak
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Senator Mike Regan’s op-ed about marijuana makes several flawed conclusions, and the bill that he is sponsoring will hurt our state by commercializing this harmful drug.
By Dan Bartkowiak

Health

Sen. Mike Regan: Legalization of adult-use marijuana is inevitable

October 5, 2021December 7, 2021
Sen. Mike Regan
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It’s time for Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana, and in doing so improve the safety, state, and opportunities of our neighborhoods. Change is coming – let’s leverage it for good.
By Sen. Mike Regan

Crime

Persistent drug crime stokes fear in Philly neighborhood

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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“I used to come out at 11 o’clock at night and walk my dog…I don’t do it now.”
By Todd Shepherd

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