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Column: How fearmongering sets policy, from 'marihuana' to solar to A.I. - Los Angeles Times
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· June 26, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the column's content and the author's perspective are available in the full article, which can be found on the Los Angeles Times website through the provided link on Google News.
A column in the Los Angeles Times discusses how fearmongering influences policy decisions. The column touches on various topics, including the history of "marihuana" and current issues like solar energy and artificial intelligence. The article is available to readers who want to learn more about the role of fearmongering in shaping policy.
It can be accessed through a link on Google News. Further details on the column's content and the author's perspective are available in the full article, which can be found on the Los Angeles Times website through the provided link on Google News.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: Google News - Los Angeles Reading time: 1 min
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