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How Rick Perry Became a Fervent Advocate for the Psychedelic Ibogaine

The former Texas governor and Trump energy secretary has now dedicated his life to promoting the powerful psychedelic ibogaine.

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Richard Perry has emerged as a leading champion of using the powerful psychotropic drug ibogaine as a potential treatment for brain trauma, addiction and even cognitive decline.
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Environmental Leader Laments Loss of Bipartisanship on Climate Issues

Gene Karpinski, who retired from leading the League of Conservation Voters after two decades, said the group that once backed G.O.P. candidates now finds it difficult to do so.

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Lake Dillon, in Summit County, Colo., this summer.
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The Law in West Texas Breaks the Law to Protest Weed’s Prohibition

Sarah Stogner, a Republican district attorney in Texas oil country, recorded herself smoking a joint that she bought legally in New Mexico.

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District Attorney Sarah Stogner in Ward County, Texas, in May.
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