Stamp of Approval – Metropolis Magazine

S&H Green Stamps artwork also approvedMartinsburg JournalAlso, a miniature picture of an S&H Green Stamps redemption book – part of Main Street Martinsburg's micro-mural project – was approved by the Martinsburg …and more » More: continued here

Slate Magazine The many, many ways the food-stamp database proposed by House Republicans could go wrong.Slate MagazineNow, legislation advancing in the House of Representatives would establish what amounts to a National Data Center of the Poor: a national database of all recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps). Under … More:…

Linn’s Stamp News Mossgreen offers unissued Australian King Edward VIII stamp, one of six knownLinn’s Stamp NewsOnly six unissued 2-penny scarlet Edward VIII stamps from Australia are known to exist. This example, which has two attached margin pieces that have been digitally cropped, will be auctioned by Mossgreen June 26. The full piece with attached…

ChristianToday U.N. chief defends release of LGBT stamps, dismisses objections from 86 countriesChristianTodayUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has dismissed calls by U.N. member countries for the world body to withdraw the LGBT stamps, which the organisation has been lobbying as part of the global campaign to promote freedom and equality. More: continued here

OregonLive.com Medical Marijuana Deduction For Some State Food Stamp Applicants Axed After …Huffington PostA little-known and infrequently used state provision that allowed some residents to deduct medical marijuana expenses from food stamp eligibility applications has been killed after a federal advisory threatened to exact penalties on the states' programs.Oregon kills medical marijuana deduction for food…

MyNorthwest.com Rantz: Hateful local reaction to White House food stamps moveMyNorthwest.comLook, I get that some of you loathe everything the president and his administration does, but for the love of all things holy, can you temper your absurd, over-the-top reactions to programs that will actually help people? Food box idea draws ire from … More:…