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(ANTIMEDIA) As Attorney General Jeff Sessions continues to lament what he views as a blight on society, a new study is showing that states with medical marijuana programs are seeing drastic reductions in opioid-related hospitalizations and overdoses.

(MPN) In 2011, a Swiss study confirmed what many already knew or suspected: bankers run the world. The study, completed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, found that “a large portion of control flows to a small tightly-knit core of financial institutions,” essentially forming a network of global corporate control.

(ANTIMEDIA) History is full of powerful families that have left their mark on the political and economic systems of their age. During the Italian Renaissance, there were the Borgias and Medicis. In the United States, a number of families have realized America is not only the land of opportunity but also the land of wealth and dynastic power.

Silencing the panda is a reference to the BRAND WWF's Panda Logo. Silencing the Panda = Stop hearing the liesWWF propagates manipulative deceptions better then many- given the money they take in!WWF promotes Earth Hour globally while asking for donations, of course. Giv'em  your money and they'll save the planet!

(ANTIMEDIA) Lobbying in the nation’s capitol is a billion dollar industry, but sometimes, companies dip their toes into state and local politics, as well. When giant corporations want to influence bills and national elections, they generally spread their money around, cozying up to a number of politicians and shaking hands with numerous government officials. However, at the local level, high-dollar financing is a bit more transparent.

(ANTIMEDIA) According to a new study, people who work from home are both more efficient at their jobs and better at collaborating with fellow employees. The data falls in line with other recent studies, which demonstrate that the once-common notion of remote workers eating potato chips in their pajamas may be quickly becoming a thing of the past.

(PNO) Despite widespread disapproval from constituents, S.J.Res 34 has passed the United States Senate with a vote of 50-48, with two absent votes.

(ANTIMEDIA) North Korea — As military drills between allies the United States and South Korea continue in East Asia, North Korea has just released a propaganda video that depicts the North blowing up a U.S. aircraft carrier and a B-1B bomber.

(ANTIMEDIA) South Dakota — The battle was lost, but apparently the war continues on for water protectors who are still trying to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
The Associated Press is reporting that suspected vandals, possibly individuals from the #NoDAPL campaign, have burned a hole in the side of the pipeline with what appears to have been a blowtorch.

(ANTIMEDIA Op-Ed) Government’s meddling in the healthcare business has been disastrous from the get-go.