civil rights
Illinois defends civil unions law in foster care dispute
July 12, 2011State officials sent letters to four Catholic Charities agencies that place children, explaining the decision to not renew foster care and adoption contracts.
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South Carolina passes anti-immigration law
July 6, 2011South Carolina has become the fifth and latest state poised to enact a draconian anti-immigration law, after Republican Gov. Nikki Haley signed SB 20 last week.
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Rhode Island passes civil unions bill, with controversy
June 30, 2011The Rhode Island state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to legalize same-sex civil unions, sending the bill to the governor for his expected signature.
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Heavy Metal’s progressive journey
June 30, 2011"Metal is expanding and becoming more diverse. It's becoming global and it's becoming a tool for social and political commentary." These words were spoken by anthropologist and filmmaker Sam Dunn in a report by MSNBC. Dunn...
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In conservative New England state, voter ID vetoed
June 29, 2011"There is no voter fraud problem in New Hampshire," the governor said before vetoing the bill. "We already have strong elections laws."
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