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The Justice Department signals a new stance on medical marijuana. The U.S. attorney general directs federal prosecutors not to pursue medical marijuana cases in states where it's legal. What the policy shift may mean for patients and the federal war on drugs.
Tom Riley, former associate director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (2001-2009).
Ethan Nadelmann, executive director, the Drug Policy Alliance.
Carrie Johnson, reporter, The Washington Post.
Gil Kerlikowske, director, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Urban agriculture: A city designer explains how growing food in urban, public spaces can help feed the hungry, supplement the existing agribusiness model, and promote good health for all.
Darrin Nordahl, city designer, The Davenport Design Center, a division of the Community & Economic Development Department of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
Teva Dawson, horticulture inspector for the city of Des Moines, Iowa
Ryan Hertz, principal, Eco Zoic Detroit
Sam Adams, Mayor, Portland Oregon
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