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Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles, CA - Dec. 31, 2013
The Los Angeles Times linked to Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an article by Robin Abcarian titled "Relax. Rose Parade Gay Marriage Float Is Not the Apocalypse."
Salt Lake Tribune / Salt Lake City, UT - Dec. 31, 2013
Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles, CA - Dec. 30, 2013
The Los Angeles Times linked to Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an opinion article by the editorial board titled "The Gay Wedding March."
New York Times / New York, NY - Dec. 29, 2013
The New York Times linked to Prostitution ProCon.org in an opinion article by Mariam Lau titled "State Feminists vs. 343 Bastards."
United Press International (UPI) / National - Dec. 29, 2013
United Press International referenced Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an article by UPI Senior Legal Writer Michael Kirkland titled "Same-sex Marriage Rolls." The author wrote, "In statistics compiled by the social issues website ProCon.org, courts struck down same-sex marriage bans in California, June 28; Connecticut, Nov. 12, 2008; Iowa, April 24, 2009; Massachusetts, May 17, 2004, and New Jersey, last Oct. 21."
The Huffington Post linked to Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an Associated Press article by Brady McCombs and Mark Sherman titled "Gay Marriage's Next Frontier Is Far from Simple."
The Navajo Post referenced Death PenaltyProCon.org in an opinion article titled "DEATH PENALTY: Should the Navajo Nation Have Its Own Capital Punishment Law for Atrocious Crimes?" The article stated, "According to Procon.org (a website that has interesting facts about the death penalty), Arizona, California, Missouri, and Wyoming are the only four states which authorize the use of the gas chamber as a method of execution. (Yes, Arizona still utilizes a gas chamber.)"
MTV / National - Dec. 20, 2013
MTV linked to Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article by Joey Parker titled "Best Of 2013: The Top 5 Issues You Took Action On This Year."
Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles, CA - Dec. 19, 2013
The LA Times linked to Gay MarriageProCon.org in an opinion article by Karin Klein titled "Think Gay Marriage Is a Product of Activist Judges? Think Again."
Psychology Today / Dec. 18, 2013
Psychology Today linked to Euthanasia ProCon.org ProCon.org in an article by Robin Marantz Henig titled "Tired of Living?"
International Journal of Drug Policy / National - Dec. 17, 2013
The Georgia Straight / Vancouver, Canada - Dec. 16, 2013
The Georgia Straight, "Canada's largest urban weekly," referenced ProstitutionProCon.org in an article by Charlie Smith titled "Supreme Court of Canada Will Deliver Ruling on Prostitution Laws Before Christmas." The article stated, "According to an analysis of 100 countries' prostitution laws on the ProCon.org website, 50 percent had legalized the selling of sex, including Canada."
Journal-News / Hamilton, OH - Dec. 15, 2013
The Journal-News referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Michael D. Pitman and Amanda Seitz titled "Pot Supporters Push to Make Ballot."
The Orlando Sentinel referenced EuthanasiaProCon.org in an opinion article titled "Should Docs Assist Patient Suicides?" The article stated, "For a rundown of arguments supporting and opposing physician-assisted suicide, surf to the website ProCon.org and enter 'euthanasia' in the search box."
The Guardian / UK - Dec. 12, 2013
The Guardian linked to Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Simon Jenkins titled "Heroic Uruguay Deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for Legalising Cannabis.
The Week / National - Dec. 11, 2013
The Week linked to Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article by Emily Shire titled "India's Gay Sex Ban Shows Why the LGBT Movement Must Go Global."
Mid-City Messenger / New Orleans, LA - Dec. 11, 2013
Mid-City Messenger, an "independent online source of news, commerce and knowledge for Mid-City New Orleans," referenced ImmigrationProCon.org in an article by Della Hasselle titled "First Grace United Methodist Protests Deportation of Church Member." The article stated, "One pro-immigration stance is that illegal immigration benefits the US economy through additional tax revenue and expansion of the low-cost labor pool, according to the nonprofit charity ProCon.org."
International Journal of Law in the New Century / National - Dec. 5, 2013
International Journal of Law in the New Century referenced Prostitution ProCon.org in an article by Remi Alli titled "The Psychology behind Trafficking Laws: The Paternalistic/Sexist Undertones That Lie Beneath the Laws."
Deadspin / National - Dec. 3, 2013
Deadspin linked to Prostitution ProCon.org in an article by Drew Magary titled "The Dumb Iron Bowl Question You Were Afraid to Ask."
Drug and Alcohol Dependence / National - Dec. 1, 2013
Drug and Alcohol Dependence referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Li-Tzy Wu, et al., titled "Illicit and Nonmedical Drug Use among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, and Mixed-race Individuals."
Acta Medica Iranica, a journal published by the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, referenced Milk ProCon.org in an article by Hamidreza Aghaei-Meybodi, Negin Rashidi, Mahdi Montazeri, Abbasali Keshtkar, and Patricia Khashayar titled "The Impact of Alendronate on Bone Mineral Density of Osteoporotic Patients."
WCYB News 5 / Bristol, VA - Nov. 29, 2013
WCYB News 5, an NBC affiliate television station serving Northeastern Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Julie Newman titled "Local Family Turns to Medical Marijuana Treatment for 16 Month Old."
ThinkProgress / National - Nov. 28, 2013
Think Progress linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article titled "8 Facts that Will Shock and Amaze the People You're Eating Thanksgiving Dinner with."
The Butler Collegian / Indianapolis, IN - Nov. 20, 2013
The Butler Collegian, the student newspaper for Butler University, referenced Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article by Taylor Powell titled "No to HJR-6."
Huffington Post / National - Nov. 18, 2013
The Huffington Post Politics edition referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Russ Belville titled "What Does America Think About Pot?"
The information was reprinted by the Huffington Post (New York edition) on Nov. 20, 2013 in an AP article by Verena Dobnik titled "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Protested By Animal-Rights Activists," and by the Huffington Post (Green edition) in an article by Arin Greenwood titled "Johns Hopkins' Cafeteria Food Will Soon Suck Less, And Be Better For The Planet."
Voice of America referenced EuthanasiaProCon.org in its television program titled On the Line, "smart talk about issues and ideas that matter." ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan represented a neutral stance on an episode focused on euthanasia. Other guests included former Medical Director of the United Nations, Dr. Michael Irwin, and Executive Director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, Alex Schadenberg.
YoAndrew News Talk Show / Staten Island, NY - Nov. 5, 2013
YoAndrew News Talk Show referenced Voting Machines ProCon.org during a 30-minute interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan.
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American Thinker / National - Nov. 5, 2013
American Thinker referenced 2012 ElectionProCon.org in an article by Mindy Schiller titled "Teaching (How to Think) in the Wake of Obama." Ms. Schiller wrote about using the candidate matching quiz from our 2012 Election website to help her 6th grade students think critically about issues.
The author stated, "...I gave my students the URL for an online quiz produced by ProCon.org, an independent and non-partisan nonprofit. The 78-question quiz asked everything from 'Should abortion remain legal?' to 'Should felons be allowed to vote?' Once completed, the quiz generated a student's preference of candidate from a choice of five: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Jill Stein, Gary Johnson, and Virgil Goode...
A year and a government shutdown later, one thing comforts me: the hope that one day, ten years from now, when my students find themselves in a polling booth, they'll dig up this classroom unit and remember that once upon a time, they knew how to think for themselves."
TVNewsCheck.com / National - Nov. 4, 2013
TVNewsCheck.com, a "news hub for the broadcast television industry," linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Gregg Skall titled "Reefer Madness: Controversial Ad Issues."
Educational Leadership Magazine, the flagship publication from the ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), referenced ProCon.org in an article by Janice Silva, Paul Delleman, and Andria Phesia titled "Preparing English Language Learners for Complex Reading."
The article states, "...[W]e found the free resources at Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues (www.procon.org), a nonpartisan website that presents one-paragraph excerpts from articles supporting the pro and con sides of provocative topics." The authors go on to explain how they use our content in assignments.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences / Rome, Italy - Nov. 2013
The Republican-American, a "privately-owned, multi-media, news delivery organization with local coverage of thirty-six communities in New Haven and Litchfield counties," referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Quannah Leonard titled "Zoning for Growing Towns Adjust Regulations for Medical Marijuana."
The article states, "According to ProCon.org, a nonpartisan, nonprofit public charity, 20 states plus Washington, D.C., have passed laws to make medical marijuana legal."
The article states, "According to ProCon.org, a nonprofit that researches controversial issues, six states have authorized same-sex marriage through legislation, three through popular votes and five through the courts."
ThinkProgress / National - Oct. 25, 2013
ThinkProgress linked to Drinking AgeProCon.org in an article by Tara Culp-Ressler titled "What's the Best Way for Parents to Deal with Underage Drinking?"
Los Angeles Times / Los Angeles, CA - Oct. 23, 2013
Dr. Bekoff wrote, in regards to Animal Testing ProCon.org, "I recently learned about a new website that is presents in detail both sides of the daunting and vexing question, 'Should Animals Be Used for Scientific or Commercial testing?'...
What I like about this website forum is that it presents updated information about how many animals are used and why and clearly considers the pros and cons of animal testing in considerable detail. I hope it gets a lot of traffic and that people will actively participate in on-going discussions and debates."
HealthyLife.net / Redondo Beach, CA - Oct. 22, 2013
HealthyLife.net, "all positive talk radio," referenced ProCon.org in an interview with ProCon.org President and Managing Editor Kamy Akhavan on the program Aspel on the Esplanade, hosted by Redondo Beach Mayor Steve Aspel.
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The Daily Caller / National - Oct. 22, 2013
The Daily Caller, a "24-hour news publication" founded by Tucker Carlson and Neil Patel, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Greg Campbell titled "More Americans Than Ever Want to Legalize Pot."
ConsumerAffairs, a "consumer news and advocacy organization founded in 1998," referenced Obamacare / Health Care Laws ProCon.orgProCon.org in an article by Mark Huffman titled "Questions and Answers about Obamacare."
The author wrote, "A bipartisan website – procon.org – is attempting to remove some of the partisan fervor surrounding Obamacare and address some frequently asked questions with honest answers."
The Daily Targum / New Brunswick, NJ - Oct. 21, 2013
The Daily Targum, the student newspaper for Rutgers University, referenced Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article by Associate News Editor Erin Petenko titled "NJ Court Upholds Order for Same-sex Marriages."
Journal of Gerontological Social Work / National - Oct. 21, 2013
USA TODAY referenced Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an article by Tresa Baldas titled "Mich. Judge Expected to Rule Today on Gay-marriage Ban." The article stated, "To date, 14 states have legalized gay marriage, according to ProCon.org, a nonprofit and nonpartisan group that researches controversial issues."
The article was also printed in the Detroit Free Press and in the Livingston Daily Press & Argus on Oct. 16, 2013.
Times Herald / Port Huron, MI - Oct. 16, 2013
The Times Herald referenced Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article by Liz Shepard titled "Gay Marriage Proponents Pin Hopes on Trial." The author wrote, "Fourteen states have legalized gay marriage, according to ProCon.org, a nonprofit and non-partisan group that researches controversial issues."
The Slate Online / National - Oct. 16, 2013
The Slate Online, the student newspaper at Shippensburg University, referenced Obamacare / Health Care Laws ProCon.orgProCon.org in an article by Robyn Woodleytitled "Understanding Obamacare."
The author wrote, "Funny thing is, the individual health insurance mandate was originally a conservative concept. It was first introduced in 1989 at the conservative Heritage Foundation, according to unbiased research organization ProCon.org."
WIBC 93.1 / Indianapolis, IN - Oct. 13, 2013
WIBC 93.1 FM referenced College Education ProCon.org in an interview with President Kamy Akhavan on the show Pete the Planner, hosted by Peter Dunn. The two ten-minute segments addressed the pro and con sides of our newest website, Is a college education worth it?
Pete told his listeners, "ProCon.org give you both sides compelling cases on both sides and then just leave it at that -- you get to decide what you think. At ProCon.org, [information] is not tainted in any way, shape, or form."
We have made the interview available for free download as an MP3 audio file. Click to listen to part one and part two, or right click each link and select "save as" to save to your computer and listen later. The 23 MB and 25 MB audio files may take a few minutes to load.
Creative Education journal referenced Standardized Tests ProCon.org in an article by Sumita Bhattacharyya, Mary Junot, and Hillary Clark titled "Can You Hear Us? Voices Raised against Standardized Testing by Novice Teachers."
Pharmacy & Therapeutics / National - Oct. 2013
Pharmacy & Therapeutics journal referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Rita M. Marcoux, E. Paul Larrat, and F. Randy Vogenberg titled "Medical Marijuana and Related Legal Aspects."
The Asbury Park Press, a daily newspaper serving Monmouth County and Ocean County, referenced 2012 ElectionProCon.org in an opinion article titled "What the Research Shows." The article summarized eight studies from our resource on the differences in conservative and liberal brains.
Cherry Hill Courier-Post / Cherry Hill, NJ - Sep. 20, 2013
Cherry Hill Courier-Post, a newspaper serving South Jersey, referenced 2012 ElectionProCon.org in an article by Michael Riley titled "Do Brain Structure and Genetics Help Explain Political Leanings?"
Minyanville / National - Sep. 20, 2013
Minyanville referenced Obamacare / Health Care LawsProCon.org in an article by Diane Bullock titled "Why the 'Creepy Uncle Sam' Anti-Obamacare Campaign Will Never Work." The article stated, "Back in July, Minyanville enlisted the help of ProCon.org's Kamy Akhavan to help us sort out the nuts and bolts of Obamacare."
The article was reprinted by NASDAQ.com on Sep. 20, 2013.
Al-Monitor / Washington, DC - Sep. 18, 2013
Al-Monitor, "a new media website providing original reporting and analysis by prominent journalists and experts from the Middle East," linked to Israeli-Palestinian ConflictProCon.org in an article by Daoud Kuttab titled "Two-State Solution Under Siege."
Red Alert Politics / National - Sep. 18, 2013
Red Alert Politics, "an online publication written by young conservatives for young conservatives," referenced Felon VotingProCon.org in an article by Chris Deaton titled "Rand Paul Blames 'War on Drugs' for Hindering Black Voters."
Hospital Pharmacy journal referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Shusen Sun and Anthony E. Zimmermann titled "Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome."
The Washington Post / Washington, DC - Sep. 16, 2013
Daily O'Collegian / Stillwater, OK - Sep. 11, 2013
The Daily O'Collegian, the student nespaper for Oklahoma State University since 1895, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an opinion article by Cara Chancellor titled "Time for a Change: Legalize Weed."
Townhall.com / National - Sep. 10, 2013
Townhall.com, an online publication for "conservative commentary, political news and issue advocacy," linked to Felon VotingProCon.org in an article by Christine Rousselle titled "Rand Paul in Favor of Felon Voting."
TruMedia linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in a post on its "Smell the Truth" blog, hosted on the website of the San Francisco Chronicle. The post by David Downs was titled "The Best Marijuana Strains for Depression."
Duquesne Business Law Journal / Pittsburgh, PA - Aug. 29, 2013
Tea Leaf Nation, "an e-magazine that makes sense of Chinese social media," linked to PrositutionProCon.org in an article by Isabel Quan titled "Stigma and Torment for China’s Growing Legions of Sex Workers."
PolicyMic linked to EuthanasiaProCon.org in an article by Jonathan Robinson titled "This Kentucky Man Killed His Wife to End Her Pain — Should He Go to Jail? "
Crain's New York Business / National - Aug. 23, 2013
Crain's New York Business referenced Death PenaltyProCon.org in an article by Erik Engquist titled "Anti-Spitzer Poll Underway."
PBS referenced Israeli-PalestinianConflictProCon.org in a discussion guide for the Oscar-nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras. The guide stated, "Dedicated to presenting all sides of a conflict or issue, this website includes a range of articles and quotes and a timeline of land disputes between Palestinians and Israelis."
The Deal / National - Aug. 23, 2013
The Deal, a news and analysis website, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Bill Meagher titled "Finra Warns Investors on Pot Stocks."
PolicyMic linked to Churches and TaxesProCon.org in an article by Stephano Medina titled "Atheists to Churches: Stop Talking Politics, or Start Paying Your Taxes."
The Washington Post / Washington, DC - Aug. 22, 2013
The Washington Post linked to Obamacare / Health Care Laws ProCon.org in an opinion article by Eugene Robinson titled "The GOP in Fantasyland."
MSNBC / National - Aug. 21, 2013
MSNBC referenced Obamacare / Health Care LawsProCon.org in an article by Timothy Noah titled "The Heritage Foundation Disowns Its Baby." The article referenced information on our site about the history of the individual health insurance mandate that originated in 1989 at the Heritage Foundation.
BET.com, a "celebrity, music, fashion, entertainment and African-American news” website, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article titled "Medical Marijuana: What You Need To Know."
VICE linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Michelle Goodman titled "I Saw the Future of Pot at Seattle's Hempfest." The article linked to our chart of the states with legal medical marijuana.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer / Seattle, WA – Aug. 19, 2013
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org several times in an article titled "Marijuana Legalization Acts around the U.S., World." The article cited information from our state laws page, saying "according to procon.org, a nonprofit organization tracking marijuana laws and other controversial issues in America."
Florida Coastal Law Review / Jacksonville, FL - Aug. 19, 2013
Sirius XM Potus Channel / National - Aug. 14, 2013
ProCon.org was referenced on the Sirius XM POTUS Channel during The Michael Smerconish Program. Michael Smerconish first interviewed Dr. Sanjay Gupta and then Kamy Akhavan (for roughly three minutes) about medical marijuana. They discussed ProCon.org, the federal IND program for medical marijuana, and the University of Mississippi marijuana farm.
The Clermont Sun referenced Big Three AutoProCon.org in an article by Len Harding titled "Why Is There Such Anti-union Feeling in Clermont County?" The article cited our "neutral research."
Team 1040 / Vancouver, Canada - Aug. 9, 2013
TEAM 1040, a sports radio station, referenced ProCon.org in an interview with a member of our board, Bruce McNall, on the show B-Mac & Taylor.
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TSN 1050 / Toronto, Canada - Aug. 9, 2013
TSN (The Sports Network) 1050, a sports radio station, referenced ProCon.org in an interview with Bruce McNall, a ProCon.org Board Member, on the show Leafs Lunch with Bryan Hayes & Jamie McLennan. The interview focused on Mr. McNall's role in bringing Wayne Gretzky to the LA Kings 25 years ago, but also discussed his work with our organization.
National Monitor / National - Aug. 9, 2013
The National Monitor referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Rina Shah titled "Dr. Sanjay Gupta Backs Medical Marijuana, Apologizes for Previous Views." The author wrote, "According to ProCon, a non-profit that follows the issue of medical marijuana, twenty states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana."
Contra Costa Times / Walnut Creek, CA - Aug. 9, 2013
The Contra Costa Times referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Christina Villacorte titled "Marijuana Marks a Milestone; First Banned in California 100 years ago."
WAMU 88.5 American University Radio / Washington, DC - Aug. 8, 2013
WAMU 88.5 American University Radio, the NPR affiliate for Washington, DC, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article on the website for The Kojo Nnamdi Show titled "Medical Marijuana in the District."
Huffington Post / National - Aug. 7, 2013
The Huffington Post "Politics" Edition linked to Felon VotingProCon.org in an article by Roy Speckhardt titled "Felons Deserve the Right to Vote."
The Daily Illini / Champaign, Illinois - Aug. 5, 2013
The Daily Illini, the student newspaper for the University of Illinois since 1871, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by the Editorial Board titled "Strict New Law Aims to Prevent Misuse of Medical Marijuana."
Independent Online / South Africa - Aug. 5, 2013
Independent Online, a South African newspaper group that publishes 15 national and regional newspapers, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Caryn Dolley titled "Uruguay to Decriminalise Dagga."
Babble / National - Aug. 2, 2013
Babble, a parenting magazine run by Disney, referenced EuthanasiaProCon.org in an article by Joslyn Gray titled "Pennsylvania Nurse Charged with Assisted Suicide in Death of Her 93-Year-Old, Terminally Ill Father."
The article was reprinted by The Raw Story, Saint Petersblog, and AlterNet.org.
ThinkProgress / National - July 31, 2013
ThinkProgress referenced Felon VotingProCon.org in an article by Josh Israel titled "Felon Voting Restrictions Disenfranchise More Minority Voters Than Voter ID Laws." The article cited our international comparison of felon voting laws.
WIBC 93.1FM / Indianapolis, IN - July 30, 2013
WIBC 93.1 FM radio station referenced Churches and TaxesProCon.org when Peter Dunn interviewed ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan on the program Pete the Planner.
Peter Dunn stated, "There is no better place in the world to get balanced perspective on things that are important than ProCon.org. Any time there is a topic that you want to educate yourself on both sides of the issue, your fingers need to type in the words 'ProCon.org' and go to that website."
We have made the two-part interview (part one and part two) available for free download as an MP3 audio file. Click to listen now, or right click and select "save as" to save to your computer and listen later. The 3.49MB and 3.53MB audio files may take a few minutes to load.
ChicagoNow, a blogging site managed by Tribune Media Group, a subsidiary of the Chicago Tribune, referenced Under GodProCon.org in an article by Yusef Williams titled "Love from the Brain."
Minyanville / National - July 26, 2013
Minyanville, an Emmy Award-winning business and financial news website, referenced Health Care ReformProCon.org in an article by Diane Bullock titled "How Does Obamacare Work? 11 Questions, 11 Unbiased Answers." The article featured an interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan.
The author stated, "When Minyanville was searching for an unbiased take on this labyrinth of a law, we turned to an organization with only one dog in the health-care fight: the truth. ProCon.org is an award-winning nonprofit charity that operates with the explicit purpose of helping the public make informed decisions about complex social issues. For its 15.7 million readers, ProCon.org pores through volumes of legislation (in Obamacare’s case, 900 pages worth) and weighs -- in equal measure -- the pros and cons from experts on both sides of the political aisle."
The article was reprinted by NASDAQ on July 26, 2013.
Colorado Springs Independent / Colorado Springs, CO - July 24, 2013
The Colorado Springs Independent, a weekly alternative newspaper in the Pikes Peak region, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Hannah Brenneman and Bryce Crawford titled "It's a Story of Highs and Lows When Talking Marijuana."
Denver Post / Denver, CO - July 23, 2013
The Denver Post referenced Golf ProCon.org in an article by William Porter titled "On the Eve of the Solheim Cup, a Novice's Guide to Colorado Golf." The article stated, "Colorado has 239 golf courses generating nearly 11,000 jobs, according to ProCon.org, a California firm that assembles data on related issues."
On Board / New York, NY - July 22, 2013
On Board, the publication of the New York State School Boards Association, referenced ProCon.orgin an article by Merri Rosenberg titled "Website Helps Social Studies Classes Tackle Controversial Subjects." The article discussed ProCon.org's mission and background, showed how teachers use our website, and featured an interview with our President, Kamy Akhavan. The author also quoted some New York teachers who use our website in the classroom, including the following:
"'A lot of kids don’t have an opinion on topics,' said John McCarthy, a social studies teacher in Batavia City School District in Genesee County. ProCon.org 'gets the ball rolling to think about the issues. This is a website with facts. Hopefully they’ll remember it when they go to college.'"
The Orlando Sentinel referenced Alternative Energy ProCon.org in an opinion article titled "Approve Keystone XL Pipeline?" The article stated, "A broad review of immigration policy details and opinions is at immigration.procon.org." The article stated, "For opinions on both sides of the controversy, go to procon.org and search 'Keystone.'"
Fox Business referenced ProCon.org in an article by Gail Buckner titled "Same-Sex Marriage Migration?" Ms. Buckner interviewed ProCon.org President and Managing Editor Kamy Akhavan for the article.
Yahoo! Finance / National - July 3, 2013
Yahoo! Finance referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Christina Medici Scolaro titled "Investment Opportunities Grow in Marijuana Business." The article stated, "Washington and Colorado have fully legalized the drug and 18 states plus the District of Columbia have either decriminalized marijuana or approved the use of medical marijuana, according to MedicalMarijuana.ProCon.org."
International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences / Bangalore, India - July-Sep. 2013
International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences referenced Social Networking ProCon.org in an article by Tripti Verma and Preeti Satpathi titled "Digital Networking – Heaven for Obscenity."
Albany Government Law Review / Albany, NY - June 28, 2013
Albany Government Law Review journal referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Mitch Earleywine and Mallory Loflin titled "Curious Consequences of Cannabis Prohibition."
The Patriot-News / Central Pennsylvania - June 26, 2013
The Union Leader referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by John DiStaso titled "'Home Grow' Dropped on Way to Medical Marijuana Compromise." The article states, "New Hampshire would be the 19th state to allow the use of marijuana for therapeutic purposes, according to ProCon.org, a nonpartisan research nonprofit organization."
Orlando Sentinel / Orlando, FL - June 14, 2013
The Orlando Sentinel referenced ImmigrationProCon.org in an article by Senior Editorial Writer Paul Owens titled "The Front Burner: Should Immigration Plan Pass?" The article stated, "A broad review of immigration policy details and opinions is at immigration.procon.org."
The Guardian Express / Las Vegas, NV - June 8, 2013
The Guardian Express / Las Vegas, NV - June 4, 2013
The Guardian Express referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Marlene Affeld titled "Marijuana First Plants Cultivated by Man for Medication." The article stated, "ProCon.org, an explicitly nonpartisan organization, which presents pros and cons on controversial issues, forwarded a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine the number of deaths caused by marijuana compared to the number of deaths caused by 17 FDA-approved drugs."
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs / National - June 4, 2013
The Global News, a Canadian television news channel, linked to Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an article by Derek Taylor titled "Where Is Gay Marriage Legal?"
News-Press / Fort Myers, FL - June 3, 2013
The News-Press, a newspaper serving southwest Florida, linked to Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by May Wozniak titled "Florida Medical Marijuana Advocates Claim Impending Victory." The article referenced information from our site, and also directed readers to our Top Ten Pros and Cons page.
International Journal of Trends in Economics Management & Technology / International - June 2013
PolicyMic linked to Felon VotingProCon.org in an article by Maxime Fischer-Zernin titled "Bob McDonnell: 350,000 Ex-Cons Can Now Vote in Virginia, Thanks to Unlikely McDonnell-NAACP-ACLU Alliance."
CBS News referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Ryan Jaslow titled "Laxer Marijuana Laws Linked to Increase in Kids' Accidental Poisonings." The article stated, "Colorado approved medical marijuana legislation in 2001 for certain conditions including cancer, glaucoma and HIV/AIDS, ProCon.org reported."
The article was reprinted on KREM.com, a CBS-affiliate television station in Spokane, WA.
Salt Lake Tribune / Salt Lake City, UT - May 21, 2013
Yahoo! Health referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Sandy Calhoun Rice titled "Study: Marijuana Use Linked to Smaller Waist Circumference."
NPR / National - May 17, 2013
NPR linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Scott Neuman titled "Illinois Lawmakers Send Medical Marijuana Bill To Governor." The article linked to our chart of states with legal medical marijuana as well as our page tracking pending legislation.
Rappahannock News / Washington, VA - May 17, 2013
The Rappahannock News referenced Felon VotingProCon.org in an article written by Steffanie Atkins of Capital News Service titled "Ex-felon's Voting Rights, and Hopes, Restored." The article stated, "ProCon.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group, has posted a 'State by State Chart of Felon Voting Laws.'"
Techyville linked to EuthanasiaProCon.org in an article titled "'Dead' Man Wakes Up at his Own Funeral." The article, about a man who was discovered to be alive during his funeral, linked to our resource on the medical definition of death.
Minnesota Public Radio / Saint Paul, MN - May 11, 2013
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) referenced Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article titled "Minnesota Senate Takes Up Same-sex Marriage Question."
ARETE / Austin, TX - May 9, 2013
ARETE, a journal published by St. Edward’s University, referenced Prostitution ProCon.org in an article by Alyssa Haney titled "False Fantasies."
YoAndrew News Talk Show / Staten Island, NY - May 7, 2013
YoAndrew News Talk Show referenced Tablets vs. TextbooksProCon.org during a 30-minute interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan.
We have made the interview available for free download as an MP3 audio file. Click to listen now, or right click and select "save as" to save to your computer and listen later. [The 27.4MB audio file may take a few minutes to load.]
Fox2Now / St. Louis, MO - May 7, 2013
Fox2Now, the Fox affiliate in St. Louis, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Anthony Kiekow titled "Marijuana Smoker Defies Law To Fend Off Seizures."
TownhallFinance.com / National - May 4, 2013
TownhallFinance.com linked to EuthanasiaProCon.org in an article by John Ransom titled "Maxine Waters Set to Run Finance If Dems Win House in '14."
inoSMI / Russia - May 2, 2013
inoSMI, a Russian news website, referenced Gold StandardProCon.org in an article titled "Gold for the Week: The Gold Rush."
WBAL 1090 AM radio linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Ashley Michelle Williams titled "Medical Marijuana Bill To Be Signed."
Costco Connection / National - May 2013
Costco Connection, the Costco member magazine with a circulation of more than eight million readers, referenced GolfProCon.org in an "Informed Debate" feature titled "Is Golf a Sport?" The article used pro and con arguments from our website's overview and listed our site as a resource for more information.
Journal of Sustainability Education / National - May 2013
Forbes referenced Gold StandardProCon.org in an article by Ralph Benko titled "The Great Gold Debate Continues, and It's Serious." Mr. Benko wrote extensively about ProCon.org, saying in part, "ProCon.org is a resource for the engaged citizen seeking out both sides of issues... Wikipedia, watch your back: ProCon.org is sneaking up on you... ProCon.org recently opened up an impressively presented section on the renewed gold standard debate... ProCon.org may be the most impressive resource of its kind..."
Charlotte Observer / Charlotte, NC - Apr. 29, 2013
The Charlotte Observer referenced Felon VotingProCon.org in an article by Thomasi McDonald titled "State Senator Proposes 5-year Waiting Period for Ex-felons Seeking to Vote." The author cited information from our website as "according to ProCon.org, a nonprofit website that researches controversial issues and presents them in a nonpartisan format."
HealthDay News referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Brenda Goodman titled "Marijuana to Treat Pain: A Pill May Outlast a Puff." The article was reprinted by WebMD News, MSN Healthy Living, Newsday.com, and WOWK TV.
iTech Post / National - Apr. 22, 2013
iTech Post, a technology news site, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Nina Sen titled "Marijuana Pills Offer Better Pain Relief, Study Says."
News & Observer / Raleigh, NC - Apr. 22, 2013
The News & Observer referenced Felon Voting ProCon.org in an article by Thomasi McDonald titled "Proposal Would Make Ex-felons Wait 5 Years to Vote." The article cited information from our website: "according to ProCon.org, a non-profit website that researches controversial issues and presents them in a non-partisan format."
Columbia Chronicle / Chicago, IL - Apr. 22, 2013
The Columbia Chronicle, the student newspaper for Columbia College Chicago, referenced Prostitution ProCon.org in an article by Erica Herbert titled "Concerns Rise Over Prostitution Bill."
University Daily Kansan / Lawrence, KS - Apr. 21, 2013
The University Daily Kansan, the student newspaper of the University of Kansas, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Hannah Barling titled "University Students Celebrate the 'Holidaze' on 4/20."
International Business Times / International - Apr. 19, 2013
International Business Times referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Connor Adams Sheets titled "Marijuana Legalization 'Inevitable': But How & When Will Weed Become Hassle-Free?"
Orlando Sentinel / Orlando, FL - Apr. 19, 2013
The Orlando Sentinel referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Senior Writer Paul Owens titled "Allow Medical Marijuana in Fla.?" The author wrote, "A diverse survey of research and opinion on medical marijuana is at medicalmarijuana.procon.org."
The News Journal / Wilmington, DE - Apr. 16, 2013
TheNews Journal referenced Felon Voting ProCon.org in an article by Doug Denison titled "Voter Rights Will Be Expanded for Felons in Delaware."
WDRB / Louisville, KY - Apr. 15, 2013
WDRB, a Fox affiliate television station, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Paige Quiggins titled "Medical Marijuana Rally Held at U of L."
TakePart referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Lorie A. Parch titled "So You Want to Open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary." The article was reprinted by Yahoo! News.
Medill Reports / Evanston, IL - Apr. 9, 2013
Medill Reports, the newspaper run by graduate journalism students at Northwestern University's Medill School, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Sepideh Nia titled "Patients in Pain Push for Legalized Marijuana."
The Desert Sun referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by USA Today writer Tim Mullaney titled "Yale MBAs and Tech Investors Seek Profits from Legalized Marijuana."
The Week / National - Apr. 4, 2013
The Week referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Jon Terbush titled "Slow Burn: Is Marijuana Legalization Inevitable?"
PolicyMic linked to Immigration ProCon.org in an article by Anjana Sreedhar titled "Immigration Reform 2013: Where Are the Most Undocumented Immigrants From?"
Journal of Psychiatric Research / National - Apr. 2013
Georgetown Law Journal / Washington, DC - Apr. 2013
The Georgetown Law Journal referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Claire Frezza titled "Medical Marijuana: A Drug Without a Medical Model."
Human Resource Management / National - Mar./Apr. 2013
The Wall Street Journal linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Matthew Heimer on the "Market Watch" blog titled "Retiring in High Style."
Radio Germany / Germany - Mar. 26, 2013
Radio Germany referenced Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article on its website titled "USA: Homo-Ehe vor Gericht" ("USA: Gay Marriage in Court"). The article stated, "A good overview of the arguments on both sides [on] the website of the NGO ProCon."
Radio 720 WGN referenced Health Care Reform ProCon.org in an interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan on the show Mike McConnell. The 15-minute interview focused on Obamacare.
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The Criminal Law Bulletin / National - Mar. 25, 2013
CFAX 1070 / Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Mar. 22, 2013
CFAX 1070, a news radio station in Canada, referenced ProCon.org in a 25-minute interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan on the show House of Common with Frank Stanford.
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The Washington Post / Washington, DC - Mar. 20, 2013
TheWashington Post linked to Gay MarriageProCon.org in an article by Pulitzer Prize-winner George F. Will titled "DOMA Is an Abuse of Federalism."
Salon linked to Video GamesProCon.org in an article by Andrew Leonard titled "'Gamers' Are Not the Enemy." The article stated, "Over the past 20 years, all forms of violence in males aged 10-24 have declined... You can also find some interesting charts here [Video Games ProCon.org]."
The Social Studies journal referenced Immigration ProCon.org in an article by Anne-Lise Halvorsen & Alisa Kesler Lund titled "Lesson Study and History Education."
PolicyMic linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Barbara Shoff titled "Marijuana Legalization 2013: 12 More States Consider Decriminalization and Legalization."
KOIN Local 6 News / Portland, OR - Mar. 11, 2013- Mar. 12, 2013
KOIN Local 6 News, the CBS affiliate for Portland, OR, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by the Associated Press and KOIN contributor Jennifer Meacham titled "Mom Arrested in Toddler Pot-Smoking Case."
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance / National - Mar. 12, 2013
The Berkshire Eagle referenced Drinking AgeProCon.org in an article by Jim Therrien titled "Massachusetts Underage Drinking Law Anything But Clear." The article cited information from our chart of states with exceptions to the drinking age.
State Journal-Register / Springfield, IL - Mar. 6, 2013
The State Journal-Register, the oldest newspaper in Illinois, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Lauren Leone-Cross titled "House Panel Votes to Legalize Medical Marijuana Plan."
Cannabis Times Magazine Radio / National - Mar. 6, 2013
Cannabis Times Magazine Radio referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan. The 40-minute interview focused on medical marijuana issues as well as our organization in general.worldwide.")
Eretz Acheret / Israel - Mar. 5, 2013
Eretz Acheret ("A Different Place"), a bi-monthly Hebrew magazine, referenced ProstitutionProCon.org in an article by Galit Bint titled "Swedes Take an Example."
Daily Sundial / Northridge, CA - Mar. 5, 2013
The Daily Sundial, the student newspaper from Cal State at Northridge, referenced Israeli-Palestinian Conflict ProCon.org in an opinion article by Kevin Kiani and Lucy Guanuna titled "Obama Puts Politics over Principles in his Middle East Trip."
The article stated, "According to ProCon.org, a non-profit, independent public charity, since the second Intifada in 2000 through 2012, more than 6,500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli security forces while more than 350 Israelis were killed by Palestinians."
Medical Journal of Australia / National - Mar. 4, 2013
Lariat, the student newspaper of Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College established in 1968, referenced Gay Marriage ProCon.org in an editorial article by staff writers titled "Editorial: Same-sex Couples."
Psychological and Personality Science / National - Mar. 2013
Psychological and Personality Science journal referenced Ground Zero Mosque ProCon.org in an article by Daniel Yang, Jesse Lee Preston, and Ivan Hernandez titled "Polarized Attitudes Toward the Ground Zero Mosque are Reduced by High-Level Construal." The authors used ProCon.org to conduct the study: "[P]articipants read an article describing the proposed mosque. The article was created by using descriptions and arguments selected from ProCon.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting controversial issues in a straightforward pro–con format."
Journal of Family and Economic Issues / National - Mar. 2013
Clinical Chemistry journal referenced Medical Marijuana ProCon.org in an article by Rebecca L. Hartman, and Marilyn A. Huestis titled "Cannabis Effects on Driving Skills."
Slate / National - Feb. 28, 2013
Slate linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Benjamin M. Leff titled "Growing the Business."
Huffington Post / National - Feb. 27, 2013
The Huffington Post "Post 50" edition linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Ann Brenoff titled "Legalize Marijuana Already."
Freedom Outpost linked to Euthanasia ProCon.org in an article by Kelleigh Nelson titled "Killing Us Softly."
Journal of Information Technology & Politics / National - Feb. 26, 2013
Journal of Information Technology & Politics referenced Social Networking ProCon.org in an article by Rachel K. Gibsona and Ian McAllisterb titled "Online Social Ties and Political Engagement."
The slideshow was reprinted in the Huffington Post "Green" edition in an Apr. 3, 2013 article titled "Ryan Gosling Fights Cow 'Dehorning' In Letter Shared By PETA."
TSN / Canada - Feb. 14, 2013
TSN (The Sports Network) referenced ProCon.orgin an interview with ProCon.org board member Bruce McNall, who is former owner of the LA Kings hockey team. In an interview on the show Off the Record with Michael Landsberg, Mr. McNall talked about an upcoming celebrity golf tournament to benefit ProCon.org and March of Dimes Canada. "ProCon.org is an educational website that attracts millions and millions of people every year, and helps people think clearly about the important issues of the day," Mr. McNall said during the interview.
New York Times / New York, NY - Feb. 13, 2013
The New York Times referenced Video Games ProCon.org in a lesson plan written by Jennifer Cutraro, Alison Fromme, and Michael Gonchar titled "Collateral Damage? Researching a Connection Between Video Games and Violence." The article was part of the newspaper's section called "The Learning Network." The authors wrote, "Students might want to start by combing through Times reporting on the link between video games and violence, or by consulting ProCon.org for its collection of arguments supporting both sides of the issue."
Criminal Justice Studies: A Critical Journal of Crime, Law and Society / National - Feb. 11, 2013
The author wrote, "Le site américain Procon.org (« Pour-Contre »), sans parti pris, décrit la situation de la prostitution dans une centaine de pays du monde." ("The U.S. site Procon.org ('For-Against'), without bias, describes the situation of prostitution in a hundred countries worldwide.")
TSN (The Sports Network) 1050 Radio referenced ProCon.org in an interview with ProCon.org board member Bruce McNall, former owner of the LA Kings hockey team. During the interview on the Cybulski and Company show, Mr. McNall said "I'm on the board of a charity called ProCon.org... it's a great charity that helps education for kids... [and] teaches them about critical thinking."
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Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality / New Orleans, LA - Feb. 5, 2013
ABC linked to Voting MachinesProCon.org in an article by Jess Brownell titled "Secrets of Scandal: Truth or Consequences." ABC's hit show Scandal had a story line about voting machine tampering, and the author linked to resource on our website about voting machine security.
Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy / National - Feb. 2013
American Teacher Magazine / National - Jan./Feb. 2013
American Teacher Magazine, a publication by the American Federation of Teachers, referenced ProCon.org in a section called "Where to Find It." The magazine wrote, "Sometimes it seems young people are so prone to contradict their teachers they'll jump at any chance to argue. ProCon.org gives them plenty of positive opportunities to do just that.... Everybody wins."
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine / National - Jan.-Feb. 2013
PolicyMic linked to Violent Video GamesProCon.org in an article by Mark Kogan titled "Video Games and Gun Violence: No Studies Link Games To Gun Crime."
Napa Valley Register / Napa Valley, CA - Jan. 30, 2013
Napa Valley Register referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Tom Schrette and Alan Cash titled "Smoking Affects Coverage."
University of Miami Law Review / Miami, FL - Jan. 30, 2013
27 KSNT, an NBC affiliate television station in Topeka, KS, linked to Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article titled "Bill Filed to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Kansas."
PolicyMic referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Barbara Shoff titled "Marijuana Legalization: State Laws Matter Little to the Feds."
Yahoo! Shine / National - Jan. 16, 2013
Yahoo! Shine, a site focused on women's lifestyle issues, referenced Tablets and TextbooksProCon.org in an article by Beth Greenfield titled "No Textbooks in NYC Schools: Coming Soon?
Kansas Health Institute News Service / Kansas - Jan. 15, 2013
The Daily Times referenced ProCon.org in an article by Christopher Vito titled "Punch Shots: Brazilians Ready to Let the Games Begin." The article quoted information from an ABC News interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan.
St. Charles Patch / St. Charles, IL - Jan. 10, 2013
ABC News referenced ProCon.org in an article by Christina Lopez titled "Brazilian Prostitutes Seek English Teachers Before World Cup." The article featured an interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan.
The article included the following quote: "'In a country like Brazil where prostitution is a legal form of employment, this may not come as a surprise,' said Kamy Akhavan, president and managing editor of ProCon.org, a free non-partisan organization that researches the pros and cons of controversial issues. 'I imagine a large influx of people working in the sex industry to come to the cities in the coming year.'"
KWCH 12 Eyewitness News referenced Drinking AgeProCon.org in an article by Cindy Klose titled "Should Drinking Law Be Changed?" The article directed readers to visit our website for more information.
Voice of America referenced ProCon.org in an article by Aida Akl titled "Guns and Video Games - Looking for a Culprit." The article featured an interview with ProCon.org President Kamy Akhavan. The article stated in part, "'Before it was books, it was comic books. It was television. It was radio. It was any number of things in our culture where they [i.e., people] reflect violence,' said Kamy Akhavan, president of ProCon.org, a California-based non-profit educational research group."
Chapman Law Review, published by the Chapman University Fowler School of Law, referenced Medical MarijuanaProCon.org in an article by Ilya Somin titled "Libertarianism and Judicial Deference."
International Journal of Pedagogical Innovations / International - Jan. 2013
General and Professional Education / National - Jan. 2013
General and Professional Education journal referenced Tablets vs. Textbooks ProCon.org in an article by Maciej Grzybowski titled "Educational Technologies in South Korea."
