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2/09/10 - ProCon.org has now been used by 1,009 schools in 26 countries and all 50 US states

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - ProCon.org has now been used by 1,009 schools in 26 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 176 elementary and middle schools, 435 high schools, and 398 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international school using ProCon.org is in Qatar.

2/05/10 - Top Pro and Con Quotes on Violent Video Games

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:00:00 PST

videogames.procon.org - NEW: Top Pro and Con Quotes on Violent Video Games. Read arguments made by Bill Clinton, American Academy of Pediatrics, Office of the Surgeon General, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, professors, psychologists, and others in response to our question "Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?"

1/29/10 - Demographics of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States: Countries of Origin, States of Residence, and Employment Data, 2000-2008

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:00:00 PST

immigration.procon.org - UPDATED: Demographics of Unauthorized Immigrants in the United States: Countries of Origin, States of Residence, and Employment Data, 2000-2008. Visit our all-in-one resource for data regarding where unauthorized immigrants come from, where they settle in the United States, and what socio-economic roles they play in the US economy.

1/22/10 - 12 States with Pending Legislation or Ballot Measures to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - 12 States with Pending Legislation or Ballot Measures to Legalize Medical Marijuana: Read details about the latest action on legislation to legalize medical marijuana in 12 US states.

1/22/10 - State Vaccination Exemptions for Children Entering Public Schools

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 PST

vaccines.procon.org - NEW: State Vaccination Exemptions for Children Entering Public Schools - Although all 50 states require vaccination for children entering public schools, they also all allow exemptions. See our chart of which types of exemptions each state allows.

1/21/10 - ProCon.org in the News

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - ProCon.org in the News - We have been referenced in the media 10 times already in 2010 including mentions in Reuters, Psychiatric Times, and the Huffington Post. See all 176 of our media references to date.

1/18/10 - New Jersey Becomes the 14th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - New Jersey Becomes the 14th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana: A bill legalizing medical marijuana in New Jersey was signed into law by Gov. Jon Corzine on his last day in office. The law, which will take effect in six months, allows patients to possess two ounces of marijuana and provides for the creation of "alternative treatment centers" to distribute marijuana.

1/18/10 - Should performance enhancing drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:00:00 PST

sportsanddrugs.procon.org - UPDATED: Should performance enhancing drugs (such as steroids) be accepted in sports? - Read pro, con, and not clearly pro or con responses from more than 50 people, including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bud Selig, and dozens of researchers, sports writers, and athletes.

1/18/10 - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Should any vaccines be required for children?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:00:00 PST

vaccines.procon.org - NEW ProCon.org Website! - Should any vaccines be required for children? - All 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools although 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons and 20 for philosophical reasons. While proponents argue that vaccines save lives, prevent epidemics, and reduce harm from illness, opponents counter that vaccinations should not be required because they may do more harm (cause illness, reduce immunity, etc.) than good. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of the debate surrounding vaccination.

1/14/10 - ProCon.org has now been used by 932 schools in 25 countries and all 50 US states

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:00:00 PST

www.procon.org - ProCon.org has now been used by 932 schools in 25 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 161 elementary and middle schools, 390 high schools, and 381 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international schools using ProCon.org are in Russia, Spain, and Thailand.

1/13/10 - History of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:00 PST

sportsanddrugs.procon.org - UPDATED: History of Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports: Floyd Mayweather, Jr., and Manny Pacquiao, two of the world's top boxers, each walk away from $25 million in a disagreement over drug testing procedures; Former professional baseball player Mark McGwire admits to taking steroids on and off for nearly a decade during his career.

1/11/10 - New Jersey Assembly and Senate Vote for Legal Medical Marijuana

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - New Jersey Assembly and Senate Vote for Legal Medical Marijuana: A bill legalizing medical marijuana in New Jersey passed the State Assembly by a vote of 48-14, and then passed the State Senate by a vote of 25-13. Governor Jon Corzine has said he will sign the bill into law before leaving office on Jan. 19. New Jersey would become the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana.

1/11/10 - 13 Legal Medical Marijuana States

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:00:00 PST

medicalmarijuana.procon.org - UPDATED: 13 Legal Medical Marijuana States: Our chart of laws, fees, and possession limits now includes details about whether each state accepts other states' registry ID cards, whether registration is mandatory or voluntary, and what information is provided by each state on sources for obtaining medical marijuana.