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Letters: Can conservatives appeal to college grads?
Re "Conservatives need not apply," Opinion, May 19 Economist Kevin Hassett laments the scarcity of conservatives giving graduation speeches. He even claims that "a primary objective of today's academic institutions … is not to educate students...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, University of California, Irvine, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Afghan women's rights in peril, group says
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for "moral crimes" has risen by 50% in the last year and a half, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government's need to step up efforts to protect women'...
Tags: Government, Afghanistan, Civil Rights, NATO, International Law
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Gov. Snyder to speak at Helen Milliken service
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow will be among speakers at a memorial service for former Michigan first lady Helen Milliken next month in Traverse City. Son Bill Milliken Jr. says another speaker will be...Tags: Government, Rick Snyder, Executive Branch, Politics
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Jailing of Afghan women for 'moral' crimes is increasing, group says
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The number of women and girls jailed by Afghan authorities for “moral crimes” has risen by 50% in the last 18 months, an alarming statistic that reflects the Afghan government’s need to step up efforts to protect...
Tags: Human Rights, Pakistan, Civil Rights, International Law, Criminals
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Rights group: Dramatic spike in number of Afghan women jailed for 'moral crimes'
Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The number of Afghan women and girls jailed for "moral crimes" has risen dramatically in the past 18 months, raising concerns that gains in women's rights might be reversed with the withdrawal of most international troops...Tags: Afghanistan, Religion and Belief, Human Rights, Civil Rights, International Law
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Mailbag: Give teachers better seats at board meetings
Thirty-five years ago, I wrote a letter to the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education arguing that the teachers' organization should have an equal place on the board dais during meetings. For those of you who have not been to a board...Tags: Abortion, Mountains, Social Issues, Landforms, PTA
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Threats daubed at Israeli woman prayer activist's home
ReutersJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Threatening slogans were daubed on Monday outside the doorway of an Israeli activist in a Jewish women's prayer group seeking equal rights of worship for women at Jerusalem's holy Western Wall. "Your time is up," read one of several...Tags: Israel, Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief, Rituals, Christian Orthodoxy
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A birth control double standard
In the uproar about making the morning-after contraceptive known as Plan B available to our daughters, there has been no similar outcry about condoms and our sons. Anyone of any age can walk into a drugstore — as well as most grocery and big-box...
Tags: Plan B (drug), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Justice System, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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LGBT comedy showcase 'Chigaygo' debuts at Laugh Factory on May 27
For RedEyeWhen Chicago actor Scott Duff joined forces with Laugh Factory to debut an LGBT-themed showcase, he knew he wanted his first headliner to be no-holds-barred comedian Jessica Halem, who spent 12 years—1996 to 2008—at the top of the Chicago...Tags: Minority Groups, Social Issues, Angelina Jolie, Allergies, Gays and Lesbians
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Tunisian Islamist protester killed in clash with police
ReutersTUNIS (Reuters) - One protester died and several were injured when Tunisian Islamists defied a ban on their demonstration and clashed with police on Sunday. The 27-year-old man was killed in the violence in the capital Tunis which continued into the...Tags: News Agency, Religion and Belief, Prosecution, Shootings, Al-Qaeda
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Commencement speakers: Conservatives need not apply
We have once again entered the college commencement season, which means we'll soon be reading about uplifting graduation speeches delivered by prominent Americans. Or at least by prominent liberal Americans. It's becoming increasingly apparent that...
Tags: Government, Bob McDonnell, Jon Huntsman, Jr., Southern Methodist University, Wars and Interventions
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Conservative Afghan lawmakers block legislation protecting women's rights
Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on Saturday aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience. The...Tags: Afghanistan, Religion and Belief, Civil Rights, Criminals, Parliament
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