Tag Archives: Lauren Astigarraga

Florida’s Getting the Munchies

BY LAUREN ASTIGARRAGA — A divided Supreme Court ruled that the ballot language for the proposed constitutional amendment approving the sale of medical marijuana in Florida met all legal requirements.[1] The amendment will appear on the upcoming November ballot. If at least 60 percent of voters agree, Florida could become the first Southern state to legalize use […]

A Matter of Life and Death: A Brief Perspective on the “Right to Die”

BY LAUREN ASTIGARRAGA — The “Right to Die” has been a long debated and controversial issue. Many feel that the right to die is human right and is intricately related to a person’s autonomy and dignity. Others feel that the right to die is a mix of suicide and killing and should never be deemed […]