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The Rev. Eric Williams and his colleague Jannette Berkley-Patton visited StoryCorps in Kansas City, Mo., where they discussed a funeral that shaped Williams' future.

A Life's Ministry Springs From A Dilemma Over AIDS

7:05am November 30, 2012

by NPR Staff

For more than 20 years, the Rev. Eric Williams has devoted himself to educating people about AIDS and helping those who suffer from the disease. As he recalls, one funeral — and a "favor" — led him to the undertaking. World AIDS Day is Saturday.

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Legalized marijuana in Colorado and Washington state may open the door to a new kind of tourism.

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Legal Pot Is Here, But Stash The Wallet For Now

2:51pm November 23, 2012

On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized marijuana for recreational use. Residents can't just walk in and buy a dime bag yet, however; the states need to set up some ground rules first.

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Legal Pot Is Here, But Stash The Wallet For Now

2:51pm November 23, 2012

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A young cannabis plant at grows at The Joint Cooperative in Seattle, Washington Jan. 27.

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What Are They Smoking In Seattle? Check Out Police Dept.'s Guide To Pot Use

12:11pm November 16, 2012

by Mark Memmott

With possession of small amounts of pot about to be decriminalized in Washington State, Seattle's finest went to the Web to explain what's going to happen. Bilbo and Gandalf from Lord of the Rings help set the cool mood.

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Tea Party Assessing Damage From Election 2012?

12:00pm November 13, 2012

One group that's picking up the pieces after the election is the Tea Party. Host Michel Martin talks to Tea Party Patriots' Shelby Blakely about what went wrong, and what's next for Tea Party activists.

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Tea Party Assessing Damage From Election 2012?

12:00pm November 13, 2012

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What Progressives Like Van Jones Want In Next Term

12:00pm November 12, 2012

Van Jones has become a leading voice on the progressive left. That only happened after a short stint as the Obama administration's Green Jobs czar. Jones is now the co-founder of the policy group, Rebuild the Dream. He talks with host Michel Martin about what progressives should expect — and demand — in a second Obama term.

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What Progressives Like Van Jones Want In Next Term

12:00pm November 12, 2012

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U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., celebrates her victory over Republican Tommy Thompson on election night in Madison, Wis. With that win, Baldwin became Wisconsin's first openly gay Senator.

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Senate Win In Wis. A 'Turning Point' For Gay Rights

5:43am November 11, 2012

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is the first openly gay candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate. But advocates say the fact her sexual orientation wasn't part of the campaign is the real signal of change.

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Senate Win In Wis. A 'Turning Point' For Gay Rights

5:43am November 11, 2012

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