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Appeals court rules Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional

May 31, 2012 By Denise Lavoie

A federal appeals court declared that the DOMA unconstitutionally denies benefits to married gay couples, a ruling all but certain to wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fukushima fallout – U.S. regulatory agency loses top safety advocate

May 31, 2012 By Diane Curran And Mindy Goldstein

As attorneys who represent neighbors of proposed nuclear power plants in NRC licensing cases, we have watched the response to Fukushima with concern.

Community members stand up for soldiers’ right to heal

May 30, 2012 By Leslie S. Robinson

A demonstration outside the Fort Hood main gate honored soldiers who have committed suicide due to trauma inflicted in combat.

There is HOPE for Memphis homeless

May 25, 2012 By James Raines

The Shelby County Commission, in a 9 to 1 vote, agreed to provide $450,000 to help fund programs and housing for people currently experiencing homelessness.

Plastic bags to be banned in LA

May 25, 2012 By Blake Skylar

In what seems to be part of a steadily increasing effort to find, Los Angeles will become the largest city to ban plastic bags at grocery stores.