Drug Policy
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Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
Perspective: Dr. Kian Mercer
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty
Perspective: Wilma Smithers
China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and to immediately release Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
A Pill Version of Wegovy Hits Pharmacies
Perspective: Dr. Kian Mercer
The arrival of a pill version of Wegovy marks a new phase in weight-loss drugs.
Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?
Perspective: Woke Wilma
First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?
U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
Perspective: Dr. Kian Mercer
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.
Escalating militarization of drug war
Perspective: Dr. Kian Mercer
Trump has already declared the drug cartels terrorist organizations and ordered military strikes against suspected drug boats. Now he's declaring fentanyl a WMD. Experts on street drugs and fentanyl are skeptical these moves will reduce the supply of fentanyl on America's streets or reduce overdose.
Scoop: Release the Venezuelan boat strike video
Perspective: Jacob Flint
"We look forward to your prompt response and release of this footage to the public," the lawmakers wrote.
A history of narcotics involvement
Perspective: Professor Milo
Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.