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Out of Washington, Pence redefines his image
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It looks like Mike Pence is hanging up his mitts after more than a decade of leading religious conservatives in fights against abortion, gay marriage and President Barack Obama in Washington. Blasts against Planned Parenthood...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Religion and Belief, John Boehner, Marco Rubio, Social Issues
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National Cathedral to host 1st same-sex weddings
WASHINGTON — The Washington National Cathedral, where the nation gathers to mourn tragedies and celebrate new presidents, will soon begin hosting same-sex marriages. Cathedral officials tell The Associated Press the church will be among the...
Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Religion and Belief, Human Rights, Ronald Reagan, Family
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Lawmakers seek balance on social, fiscal issues
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers preparing for a lengthy 2013 session will have to balance fiscal priorities like writing the state's next biennial budget and restoring spending cuts made in the last few years with a series of divisive social...
Tags: Gun Control, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, Budgets and Budgeting, Personal Income
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Census: Whites no longer a majority in US by 2043
WASHINGTON (AP) — White people will no longer make up a majority of Americans by 2043, according to new census projections. That's part of a historic shift that already is reshaping the nation's schools, workforce and electorate, and is redefining...Tags: U.S. Congress, Family, 2010 Census, Brookings Institution, Social Issues
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Notre Dame to recognize gay student organization
WSBT-TVSOUTH BEND -- Gay Notre Dame students are celebrating a landmark announcement, that the Catholic university is expanding support programs, and creating an official organization to make students from all walks of life feel more welcome. “We want...Tags: Students, Religion and Belief, Roman Catholicism, Teaching and Learning, Christianity
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Could a gay marriage ban affect Indiana business?
WSBT-TVIndiana voters could get to decide whether a gay marriage ban ends up in the state's constitution. It is expected to be a fight in the coming legislative session. One group believes the law could have economic implications. No matter what you believe....Tags: Referenda, Judges, Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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FBI: Purdue reports 2nd most campus hate crimes
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University reported the second-highest number of hate crimes among the country's colleges last year, according to statistics compiled by the FBI. The seven alleged hate crimes reported on the West Lafayette...
Tags: Racism, FBI, Sex Crimes, Hate Crimes, Newspaper and Magazine
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More women have driver's licenses than men in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Women have passed men on the nation's roads. More women than men now have driver's licenses, a reversal of a longtime gender gap behind the wheel that transportation researchers say is likely to have safety and economic...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Automotive Equipment, Demographics, Unemployment Benefits, Research
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Gay marriage, marijuana backed in historic votes
Altering the course of U.S social policy, Maine and Maryland became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, while Washington state and Colorado set up a showdown with federal authorities by legalizing recreational use of marijuana....
Tags: Referenda, John Hickenlooper, Lifestyle and Leisure, Genetic Engineering, Gay Rights
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Hearing explores impact of policies on LGBT people
DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Department of Civil Rights and Wayne State University's Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights are hosting a hearing on how anti-discrimination policies affect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. The...Tags: Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Gays and Lesbians, Civil Rights
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Group to promote chastity among gays in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A group that preaches chastity among homosexuals is starting a local chapter in Louisville with the permission of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz. Kurtz says the Connecticut-based group known as Courage has a goal to "promote...
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GLAAD gives CW network high marks for diversity
NEW YORK (AP) — The advocacy group GLAAD has given the CW network high marks among broadcasters for its portrayal of gay and lesbian characters. The group also gave a favorable rating to cable networks Showtime, ABC Family, TNT and HBO. The study...Tags: ABC (tv network), NBC (tv network), The CW (tv network), Satellite and Cable Service, CBS Corp.
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