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California may ban gay teen 'conversion' therapy
SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — A first-of-its-kind ban on a controversial form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay people straight could face a key vote Tuesday by a group of California lawmakers. Supporters say the legislation, which is before its...Tags: Psychiatry, Sex Crimes, Religion and Belief, Culture, Health
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Donnelly splits with Obama on same-sex marriage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly reiterated his position Thursday that marriage should be between a man and a woman, saying he didn't feel pressure to change his views a day after fellow Democrat President Barack Obama said...
Tags: Democratic Party, Family, Joe Donnelly, Elections, Social Issues
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Notre Dame postpones gay-straight alliance decision until fall
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNESOUTH BEND — While the University of Notre Dame turned down the latest request from some students and employees to add sexual orientation to the university’s non-discrimination clause, it will delay until fall a decision about whether to...Tags: Discrimination, Colleges and Universities, Minority Groups, Education, Employees
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South Bend religious freedom rally melds to city's proposed anti-discrimination law
WSBT-TV ReporterTwo years ago Friday, President Obama signed the controversial Affordable Health Care Act. On that anniversary, protesters hit the streets in cities across the country. More than 100 people gathered in front of the Morris Performing Arts Center in...Tags: Discrimination, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice
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Death sparks anti-bullying movement in western Ky.
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The death of a 14-year-old western girl has sparked a movement against bullying and suicide. The movement started this month after Miranda Campbell fatally shot herself. Angela Felty, who is the director of the Elevation...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Health, Bullying, Facebook
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UPDATE: Evangelical Christian group in Lowe's flap has history of protests
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The conservative group that got Lowe's to pull its ads from a reality TV show about American Muslims has been fighting for more than two decades against gay rights, strip clubs and most anything else that offends evangelical...Tags: The Playboy Club (tv program), Television, Satellite and Cable Service, Companies and Corporations, Religion and Belief
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Students suspended after suicide of gay NY teen
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — A high school in upstate New York has suspended some students after the suicide of a bullied gay teenager. Jamey Rodemeyer's suicide at age 14 on Sept. 18 drew national attention, including laments from Lady Gaga over the...Tags: Suicide, Lady Gaga, Bullying, Teaching and Learning, Students
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Candidates challenged on gay rights
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Republican presidential candidates are being challenged on gay rights. In a nationally televised debate Sunday, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was queried on comments he made in 1994 saying he would be a voice for...Tags: Civil Rights, Gay Rights, Minority Groups, Rick Santorum, Politics
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Washington gov signs gay marriage bill into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed into law a bill that legalizes gay marriage in Washington state, making it the nation's seventh to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. It's a historic moment, but same-sex couples can't walk...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Same-Sex Marriage, Christine Gregoire
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Indiana conservative activists fight gay-support license plates
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gay activists and gay-youth support groups are winning small battles nationwide to stamp specialty license plates supporting their cause, but conservative activists in Indiana are looking to put a dent in that effort.
Indiana...Tags: Abortion Issue, Social Issues, Jeff Thompson, Crime, Law and Justice, Planned Parenthood
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More lawsuits for the Indiana State Fair
MISHAWAKA – Two new lawsuits have been filed connected to this summer's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Attorneys say the wrongful death and injury suits are on behalf of a Chicago couple who entered into a civil union last June. Seven...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Trials, Minority Groups, File Sharing
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Toby Keith weighs in on gay marriage, military
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Toby Keith says gay marriage doesn't bother him and trying to stop it wastes time and money. The country superstar tells "CMT Insider" airing Saturday on CMT that he doesn't see the reason behind getting into people's...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Toby Keith, Minority Groups, The Associated Press
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