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M. L. French
PA School District's Policy States that Only Students with "XX Chromosomes" Can Play Girls' Sports
The school board unanimously decided that transgender athletes cannot play girls' sports. All across the country, Americans are debating whether or not transgender females should have the right to play girls' sports with biological females. There is an argument for inclusion and there is an argument for fairness due to the inherent differences in the bodies and athletic abilities of biological males and females.
PA Senate Passes Bill with Changes to How Patients Can Purchase Cannabis; House Considers Home Grow
Many House members are pushing to allow home cultivation of cannabis for medical patients. The Pennsylvania Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill to allow all licensed medical marijuana grower-processors in the state to sell their cannabis products directly to patients—and there’s talk of potentially expanding the legislation in the House to allow for personal home cultivation as well.
Mink Escape Pennsylvania Farm: Chaos Ensues
Holes were cut into the surrounding fence by an unknown individual or group attempting to liberate the mink. Thousands of mink are on the loose in Northumberland County after someone cut holes in a fur farm’s fence and opened their pens over the weekend, according to a state police report.
X (Twitter) Users: Elon Musk Wants to Start Charging You a Fee
Musk claimed that "a small monthly payment" may be in order for the social media site formerly known as Twitter. X owner Elon Musk today floated the idea that the social network formerly known as Twitter may no longer be a free site. In a live-streamed conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Musk said the company was “moving to a small monthly payment” for the use of the X system. He suggested that such a change would be necessary to deal with the problem of bots on the platform.
Oregon's New Psilocybin Mushrooms Program Explained
Thousands have signed up to get access to psilocybin mushrooms in Oregon. Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in Eugene to trip on magic mushrooms. For roughly six hours, adults over 21 can experience what many users describe as vivid geometric shapes, a loss of identity and a oneness with the universe.
A Warm-Weather Reptile Invades Pennsylvania Waters
Some have been captured, while a few still remain on the loose. With its harsh winters and general lack of a tropical, reptile-friendly climate, Pennsylvania might be one of the last states you'd expect to encounter an alligator in.
Hidden Cave Accessed Through Pennsylvania Home
You can only access the cave through the basement of the home. Pennsylvania is home to some very interesting sites. One of those sites is the Black Coffey Cavern, a cave that can only be accessed through a residential home. The home sits between Greencastle and Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
String of Pennsylvania Prison Escapes Prompts State Lawmakers to Get Involved
There have been five prison escapes in Pennsylvania this year, including the most recent escape of Danilo Cavalcante. The escape of recently convicted murderer, Danilo Cavalcante, from Chester County Prison is just one in a succession of escapes in Pennsylvania since May of 2023.
Podiatrists May Soon Be Added to the List of Practitioners Able to Prescribe Medical Cannabis in PA
The Medical Marijuana Advisory Board voted on this recommendation this week. Podiatrists may soon recommend medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, that is if the legislature takes the advice of the state’s advisory panel. Supporters say that podiatry patients live with neuropathy and intractable pain—two of the 24 conditions currently approved for medical cannabis use.
Oklahoma Rejects the Use of PragerU's Hard Right-Wing Materials for Their Students
Despite an endorsement from the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters, many teachers are pushing back against PragerU's hard right-wing narrative. Many Oklahoma educators disapprove of the new materials from PragerU that have been advocated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ryan Walters.
2023 Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival Returns to Maxatawny Township
The largest cannabis festival in the state will be returning on September 23rd-24th, 2023. Attention all cannabis lovers...the Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival is returning for it's ninth year in Maxatawny Township.
Paqui Pulls One Chip Challenge from the Shelves After Death of Massachusetts Teenager
Paqui's One Chip Challenge features chips made from the hottest peppers in the world. Paqui, the maker of the One Chip Challenge, is removing the spicy chips from store shelves six days after a Massachusetts teen died after participating in the viral social media trend. "The Paqui One Chip Challenge is intended for adults only, with clear and prominent label highlighting the chip is not for children or anyone sensitive to spicy foods or who has food allergies, is pregnant or has underlying health conditions," the company said in a statement posted to its website on Thursday. "We have seen an increase in teens and other individuals not heeding these warnings. As a result, while the product continues to adhere to food safety standards, out of an abundance of caution, we are actively working with our retailers to remove the product from shelves."
Explore Pennsylvania Sunflower Fields
Here are some fields to visit before the summer ends. If you enjoy sunflowers as much as I do, you won't regret taking a trip to see one of the many gorgeous sunflower fields growing in Pennsylvania. Sunflowers tend to reach their apex in mid to late August and early September. Now is the time to admire these amazing feats of nature.
Philadelphia School District is Offering Parents $300 a Month to Drive Their Kids to and From School
This program is supposed to address the shortage of bus drivers in Philadelphia. To combat a bus driver shortage, the School District of Philadelphia is offering eligible parents money to provide transportation for their children. With the Parent Flat Rate program, parents can apply to drive their kids to school and earn $300 a month (up to $3,000 per school year).
Canada Warns LGBTQ Travelers About US Laws
Many states are passing anti-LGBTQ laws that may affect those traveling to the U.S. Canada has issued a travel warning to citizens who are considering visiting the United States that they may face discrimination in light of anti-LGBTQ legislation passed.
Pope Francis Calls Out American Catholics for Politicizing Religion
The Pope's comments came at a meeting with Jesuits in Portugal. Pope Francis has criticized the "backwardness" of some conservatives in the United States Catholic Church, saying they have replaced faith with political ideology.
Here Are Some Celebrities with the Same Weight and Height as Trump, as Reported to Jail Officials
Trump self-reported his weight and height the day he was booked at Fulton County Jail. Former President Donald J. Trump turned himself in to Fulton County authorities on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. The traditional fingerprinting and mugshot was relatively uneventful. People probably would've stopped talking about it by now if it were not for one interesting detail.
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I have been studying political science for 12+ years. I enjoy writing about current events, politics, mental health, and addiction. I lean to the left politically, but I try my best to be objective when covering political topics, although I do write opinion pieces which are clearly labeled. I also write on Medium. Pink Floyd fanatic.
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