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Pulling Weed into the Mainstream
With more states approving the use of marijuana, pot has moved from hippie communes to executive boardrooms. As it becomes big business, will Congress consider lifting the total ban under federal law?
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenWith more states approving the use of marijuana, pot has moved from hippie communes to executive boardrooms. As it becomes big business, will Congress consider lifting the total ban under federal law?
Also, the Supreme Court agrees to hear a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act, and Supreme Court justices get the conflict they’ve been waiting for on same-sex marriage.
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3 storiesSupreme Court Agrees to Hear New ACA Challenge
The Supreme Court has agreed to return to the political thicket — by taking seriously a challenge to Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act. Adam Liptak covers the court for the New York Times .
Read the story6 minIs Marijuana Prohibition Going Up in Smoke?
Bans on marijuana may follow alcohol prohibition into the dustbin of American history. Twenty-three states have legalized medical marijuana. On Tuesday, Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia joined Colorado and Washington State in approving recreational use. California and other states are on the agenda for 2016.
Read the story36 minThe Cases that Could Settle Gay Marriage at the Supreme Court
When the US Supreme Court declined to hear same-sex marriage cases earlier this year, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg said there was no rush — because there was no disagreement among the lower courts. Now there is.
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