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Massachusetts launches legal sports betting after years of legislation struggle

Nathan Metcalf February 3, 2023
Massachusetts legalized retail sports betting, effective Jan. 31 at each of the state’s three full-service casinos. 
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Politics Philosophized: Decriminalization, legalization of all drugs are best ways forward

Max Ferrandino October 13, 2020
I would say yes to both legalization and decriminalization — either will be better than the current system of drug enforcement. Even very addictive and dangerous drugs such as heroin and fentanyl should be legalized and regulated.
Question 4 ENDORSEMENT: A conditional 'yes' on marijuana calls for more research, education

Question 4 ENDORSEMENT: A conditional ‘yes’ on marijuana calls for more research, education

Editors November 6, 2016

Walking through the Boston Common, an iconic aspect of Massachusetts’ capital city, it is nearly impossible to avoid plumes of marijuana smoke. Since the commonwealth’s decriminalization of marijuana,...

KASTRITIS: Due to scientific potency, marijuana should not be legalized

KASTRITIS: Due to scientific potency, marijuana should not be legalized

Elias Kastritis October 18, 2016

Tobacco and alcohol are two powerful substances that have become deeply ingrained into the American way of life. While these two substances possess social and personal functions, their adverse health effects...

EDITORIAL: Medical marijuana dispensaries should call college campuses home

EDITORIAL: Medical marijuana dispensaries should call college campuses home

Editors October 5, 2016

The smell of marijuana often seems to waft freely through the streets of Boston. Students and residents alike smoke it, legally for those licensed to purchase medical marijuana and illegally for those...

Mass. Dept. of Health drafts details on medicinal marijuana use, availability

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

Amid fierce debate over the distribution of medical marijuana, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released the first round of medical regulations Friday and opened up a public comment period...

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