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Should parents give alcohol to their kids? (CBS News)

Private liquor sales pitched as way to help state budget (Seattle Times)

Liquor sales: business interests wake up to sober truth (Seattle Times)

A sensible approach to marijuana legalization that protects young people (Seattle Times)

Every member of Seattle's legislative delegation goes on record in favor of legalizing pot (The Stranger's Slog)

Legalizing marijuana could hurt young people (Seattle Times)

Marijuana use in high school (The New York Times' Well blog)
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