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Fluoridated water? Not all Portlanders will drink to that
PORTLAND, Ore. — Proponents of fluoridating Portland's water supply had no trouble getting the local Urban League on board. Here in the biggest city in the country that still doesn't treat its water to prevent tooth decay, studies show that low-...
Tags: NAACP, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Dentistry and Dental Health, American Medical Association
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Two men charged with killing Malcolm X grandson
ReutersMEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Two men arrested in the fatal beating of the grandson of U.S. civil rights activist Malcolm X were sent to prison on Saturday to await trial, a Mexico City court spokesman said. David Hernandez and Manuel Perez, waiters at the...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Crime, Law and Justice, Mexico City, Murder, Justice and Rights
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Reading Eagle, Pa., Bill Uhrich column
Reading Eagle, Pa.When Jesus tells his disciples to sell their coats and buy swords, he is not giving permission for a Christian today to run out and buy a Glock. A significant number of Christians look at this sword passage, found only in Luke (22:35-38), as a proof...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Gun Control, Politics, Personal Weapon Control
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William White, Tuskegee Airmen successfully battled racism, America's enemies in WWII
William White says he and his fellow members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen fought two battles during World War II: one against America's enemies and another against racism. White is sure he and his mates helped win the former on the battlefield, while he...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Tuskegee Airmen, Social Issues, Smithfield
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Regional force boosts troop numbers in Central African Republic
ReutersLIBREVILLE (Reuters) - African military chiefs agreed on Saturday to more than double the size of a regional peacekeeping force deployed in Central African Republic, where authorities have struggled to contain violence after a rebel takeover. Thousands...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Central African Republic, Human Rights, Francois Bozize, Human Rights Watch
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Art Callaham: Calculated complexity
Lots of folks love to quote the Constitution. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The document outlines the structure of our central government and frames the principle of federalism. Federalism is simply a political system that binds a...Tags: U.S. Congress, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, National Government, Government
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Resources available for bullying victims
Staff WriterBy many measures, “James” is not an unusual child. The fifth-grader has a few friends, wants to get involved in school activities and has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He’s also the victim of schoolyard...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Conservation, Gays and Lesbians, Justice and Rights, Education
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Militaries' growing use of ground robots raises ethics concerns
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIf North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un ever orders troops into the demilitarized zone, an army of South Korean robots could be waiting. A Samsung subsidiary plans to deploy sentry robots to the tense South Korean border. The machines will be equipped...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, University of Cambridge, U.S. Department of Defense, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Justice and Rights
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The Miami Herald Fred Grimm column
Miami HeraldSo you've just finished your workout at a very nice Miami Beach gym. You're in the shower. The curtain is drawn. It's a setting that comes with certain expectations. Like, say, privacy. Like, say, no gun play. You don't expect an armed thug decked out...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, The Miami Herald, Defendants, Laws, U.S. Supreme Court
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Sartell, St. Joseph opt in for Human Rights Office
St. Cloud Times, Minn.Sartell and St. Joseph are the only area cities to take up St. Cloud on its offer to join for free the Regional Human Rights Office. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis offered all the area cities the chance to join the office for free for the next 30 months....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Human Rights, Employment Opportunities, Justice and Rights
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Afghan parliament fails to pass divisive women's law
ReutersBy Miriam Arghandiwal and Ibrahimi Aziz KABUL, May 18 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's parliament failed to pass a law on Saturday banning violence against women, a severe blow to progress made in women's rights in the conservative Muslim country since the...Tags: NATO, Labor Legislation, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Rights, Feminism
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Rally-goers: Keep sexuality out of Boy Scouts
The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa.Eagle Scout Zachary Brillhart says scouts are caught in the middle of a political debate that has nothing to do with scouting. "The majority of boys are fine with the current 'don't ask, don't tell' policy," Brillhart said. "Unfortunately, gay rights...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Will Tallman, Crime, Law and Justice, Customs and Tradition, Gay Rights
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