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The Case for Legalizing Cannabis in Virginia
We are living in a time of great cultural change regarding cannabis. It’s been a long time coming for those of us who first began experimenting with the plant back in the sixties and seventies. At the time, we thought we were on the cusp of a cultural revolution that...
Goodbye, Columbus: The Ascent of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Commonwealth of Virginia will observe Columbus Day this year on Monday, Oct 8th. As all school children know, the Italian adventurer Christopher Columbus ‘discovered’ America in 1492, although he never actually set foot on the continental U.S. The legal holiday...
In The Realm of the Hungry Ghosts
I grew up middle class in Norfolk, and by all measures of a less material society back in the fifties and sixties, I grew up privileged. My father was a successful self-made businessman who benefited from a rising standard of living and a growing military presence in...
Shining A Light On Dark Money
At the time of the founding of the nation, political democracy in the U.S. was extremely limited. The root meaning of ‘democracy’ is rule by and for the people. But exactly who is included in the term ‘the people’? The founding fathers lived in an era when only white...Tench’s Topics
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This space features current and recent articles and posts by Naro co-owner Tench Phillips. Tench is a regular columnist for Veer Magazine where he often expands on subjects he is passionate about: social justice, environmental protection, and peace. This page will feature both his Veer columns and additional articles. Please feel free to comment on films or offer your own opinion on posted topics. Please note that comments are moderated for relevancy and civility.
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