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The U.S. Supreme Court Just Declared Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All States

The U.S. Supreme Court Just Declared Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All States

Happy Pride Week, everyone. Seriously, we can now say everyone. Obergefell v. Hodges, a case that asked judges to decide on two main questions – 1. Does the 14th Amendment require a state to issue a marriage license to two people of the...
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Stefania Scordo: Today's Notable Young Professional

Today's Notable Young Professional is Stefania Scordo, who currently practices corporate and commercial law at Montreal's Kaufman Laramée L.L.P. Here's what inspired her career path and what advice she would share with other young professionals
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Hawaii Will (Hopefully) Become the First State to Raise the Smoking Age to 21

Any measure to curb smoking – especially among young people – is worthwhile. Hawaii is set to become the first state to raise the minimum age for smoking to 21 if a bill that has already been passed by lawmakers is signed into law by Gov. David Ige
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France Seeks to Ban Super Skinny Models from Runways and End the Glorification of Anorexia

If you're a model in high fashion, the pressure to be skinny is immense. And it's immensely unhealthy. A Socialist MP from France has introduced an amendment that looks to ban agencies from using super-skinny models on runways, as well as put an end to pro-anorexia material both on- and offline.
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B.C. Finally Looks to Punish Drivers Who Drive Too Slow in the Left Lane

We dare you to find one person who's against this: The province of B.C. is set to focus on provincial legislative amendments that will give police more power to ticket drivers who ignore the notion 'keep right except to pass'
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Supreme Court Kills Ban on Doctor Assisted Suicide

Canada's Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to lift the ban on doctor-assisted suicide, a decision widely supported by many Canadians and advocates of the right-to-die movement. Pressure now rests on federal and provincial governments to craft legislation in response to the Supreme Court's ruling over the next 12 months
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Robots Are the New Generation of Drug Criminals

Police in Switzerland have arrested a piece of artificial intelligence responsible for buying a bag of ecstasy pills, counterfeit Hungarian passport, a pack of cigarettes, and a pair of Air Yeezys. This might be what the future of drug trafficking looks like
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