Global road safety

Global Road Safety: Taking Action to Save Lives

How many times do we open the newspaper and read the headlines, “Drunk Driver Kills Pregnant Woman,” or turn on the TV news and hear about a person texting while driving who kills a pedestrian, or listen to the radio and hear the story about a motorcyclist killed in a single vehicle crash because he
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Rule of Law

The Rule of Law and Public Officials’ Responsibilities

Judge Brian MacKenzie discusses the rule of law and how public officials, like Kim Davis, must uphold it. Learn how legal accountability ensures democracy and justice for all.
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alcoholism among seniors

Alcoholism Among Seniors: Confronting a Hidden Epidemic

The American Medical Association called it a “hidden epidemic.” The National Institute of Health says it is “[o]ne of the fastest growing health problems facing” the United States. What is it? Alcoholism among seniors. There are more hospital admissions for alcohol related issues than for heart attacks among the elderly. Baby Boomers and Alcohol About
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DWI Courts

DWI Courts: A Solution to Impaired Driving

DWI Courts offer a proven solution to repeat impaired driving by addressing addiction through treatment and supervision. Learn how these courts hold offenders accountable and help them change their behavior for life.
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Rule of Law

The Rule of Law

As I write this, Clerk Kim Davis of Rowan County Kentucky has refused to obey an order issued by a judge of the United States District Court. She appealed the decision to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and to the United States Supreme Court. Both rejected her appeal. She is a public official and
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Marijuana and the Justice System

The Impact of Marijuana Laws on the Justice System

Judges Peggy Hora and Mary Celeste discuss how evolving marijuana laws are affecting the justice system, from impaired driving cases to legal challenges in court.
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Medical marijuana benefits

Medical Marijuana: Are There Any Benefits?

Every day more and more reports, research and articles are released that address the question of whether there are truly benefits to medical marijuana. So far the science is conflicting…some say yes…some say no. Unfortunately marijuana has not been thoroughly studied by scientists and the DEA until the last 5 or so years in earnest.
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