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Obama weighs stepping in on gay marriage case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage — a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-...
Tags: Justice System, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Court Administration, Laws
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South Florida gay community thrilled by Obama's speech
When he heard the president's words last Monday, Norm Kent said he jumped out of his chair and threw up his right fist as if "Giancarlo Stanton had just hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth for the Marlins." Carole Benowitz said, "I had goosebumps....
Tags: Wilton Manors, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Feminism, Lake Worth
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Daum: Jodie Foster comes out -- as human
It's the news the nation's been trying to digest all week (at least before Lance Armstrong made everyone lose their lunch): Jodie Foster, one of the industry's most cool and collected figures, is capable of being a rambling mess. You've heard about it...
Tags: Golden Globe Awards, Television Industry, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Entertainment Events
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The Political Transformation Of Joe Lieberman
Hartford CourantTalking to reporters in his driveway on a hot day in August 2000, Connecticut U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman beamed — he had just been chosen as the Democratic vice presidential candidate to Al Gore. "Miracles happen," the proud son of a Stamford liquor...Tags: National Security, Armed Conflicts, Iraq War (2003-2011), International Military Interventions, United Nations
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The Scouts and gays
Over the past 103 years, America's churches have built the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) into the nation's most successful youth group — which makes it remarkable that the BSA stands ready to let gays join Scouting, thus publicly renouncing the wishes...
Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Clubs and Associations, Christianity, Boy Scouts of America, Education
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British Parliament approves gay marriage despite Conservative foes
LONDON -- British lawmakers voted Tuesday to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed, siding with majority opinion in the country but exposing major divisions within the ruling Conservative Party. Nearly seven hours of debate in Parliament culminated in...
Tags: Labour Party (UK), Justice System, Religion and Belief, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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In Theory: Survey finds that fewer Americans believe homosexuality is a sin
A survey has found that fewer Americans believe homosexuality is a sin. The LifeWay Research poll discovered that 37% "affirm a belief that homosexual behavior is a sin," down from 44% in 2011. The percentage of "unknowns" has risen to 17%, up from 13%...Tags: Psychology, Religion and Belief, Christianity, Elections, Television Industry
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Boy Scouts gay ban generating emotional debate on both sides
L.A. NOWNews that the Boy Scouts of America might lift its long-standing ban on gays is generating debate on both sides of the issue. The proposed policy shift, which the Scouts' national board will discuss next week in Irving, Texas, follows...... -
Cub Scout's Mother Wrestles With Gay Ban
The Hartford CourantMy son's Cub Scout uniform taunts me. Weak, it says. Fraud. For two years, my son begged to join the Boy Scouts, and I resisted. I told him that we didn't have time in our family schedule, but mostly it was because I was uncomfortable with the...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Barack Obama, Boy Scouts of America
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Chris Brown a 'swatting' victim after fake domestic violence call
L.A. NOWA fake domestic violence call drew Los Angeles police to singer Chris Brown's home on Monday, authorities said, the latest in a series of so-called "swatting" incidents targeting celebrities.... -
Plans for Costa Mesa trailer park would unmoor dozens
L.A. NOWA 1940s-era trailer park in Costa Mesa is expected to be converted into condos, leaving residents wondering where they will end up. Plans are in the works at the Anchor Trailer Port in Costa Mesa to convert the residential park,...... -
Coroner to assess body that nurse allegedly had sex with
L.A. NOWAuthorities are investigating a nurse who allegedly had sex with a corpse at a Sherman Oaks hospital, police said. Alejandro Razo, 61, of Reseda, was arrested Sunday on a state Health and Safety Code violation, police said. Razo, whose last......
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