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Pope Francis and new Anglican leader meet, note differences
Reuters* Relations strained recently, especially over women priests * New leaders seen as more worldly-wise than predecessors By Catherine Hornby VATICAN CITY, June 14 (Reuters) - Pope Francis and the new head of the world's Anglicans acknowledged deep...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Petroleum Industry, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture, Christianity
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For black professors, Obama remarks and record disappoint
(Editor's note: This guest column is based on an open letter sent to President Barack Obama by six African-American male professors last week.) President Obama's recent commencement speech at Morehouse College inspired this column. As scholars of the...Tags: Elections, Barack Obama, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Racism
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Lesbians and gays see a more accepting society
A sweeping new study of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans finds that the overwhelming majority believe society has grown more accepting over the last decade — and will continue to do so in the decade to come. Yet many said they...
Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights
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Letters to the Editor: Oviedo's chickens, immigration reform, school tax
Oviedo's beloved chickens Amen to Tom Weighill's plug for chickens in Saturday's letters to the editor. Oviedo's chickens have been around since about 1875. How many places can tout a living symbol of history so simple and yet so meaningful? Oviedo'...
Tags: Religious Events, Christianity, Arts and Culture, Customs and Tradition, U.S. Congress
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California Rep. Linda Sanchez asks FTC to investigate Herbalife
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.A California congresswoman asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate allegations that Herbalife Ltd. operates a well-disguised pyramid scheme that victimizes “our country’s most vulnerable populations.” Rep. Linda T. Sanchez...Tags: Fraud, Linda Sanchez, Corporate Crime, Mutual Funds, Herbalife Limited
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Report: BMW slapped with discrimination suit by EEOC
Autoblog.comFiled under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Plants/Manufacturing, BMW According to a report from CNNMoney, BMW has been hit with a lawsuit from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after revised criminal background check policies... -
LGBT community gearing up for Pridefest as task force studies protected class ordinance
areynolds@ky3.comSPRINGFIELD, -- A Springfield task force is exploring the implications of adding sexual orientation and gender identity to protected class status. Those in favor are taking their message to downtown streets this weekend for the annual Pridefest.... -
Women of the Wall should pray as they wish
This post has been corrected, as indicated below.Sometimes the debate over gender equality around the globe is easy to decide. Women in Saudi Arabia should be able to drive cars and compete in sports. Yes, of course, girls in Pakistan should get equal education. Other times, it’s not a matter of...Tags: Israel, Arts and Culture, Christianity, Customs and Tradition, Crime, Law and Justice
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Coty fails to charm investors in market debut
Reuters(Reuters) - Shares of perfume and beauty products seller Coty Inc fell more than 3 percent in their market debut on Thursday, taking the gloss off the third-largest U.S. IPO this year. There had been concerns ahead of the IPO that Coty was too...Tags: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Elections, Lady Gaga, Initial Public Offerings, Avon Products Incorporated
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LGBT adults 'less happy' than general public, survey finds
The Baltimore SunEven as an overwhelming number of America's LGBT adults say society has become more accepting, members of the LGBT community are less happy with their lives than the general public, according to a new Pew survey released today. Additionally, LGBT adults...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Social Issues
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Out-of-state spending likely swayed some state judge elections
The Center for Public IntegrityWASHINGTON Nonprofits and other interest groups spent more than $11.7 million in 10 high-profile state Supreme Court elections in 2012 and 2013, with more than a third of the money coming from outside state lines. Out-of-state influence likely helped...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Political Fundraising, Mary McCormack, Federal Communications Commission, Marriage
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More Americans consider themselves multiracial
The number of Americans who consider themselves multiracial has grown faster than any other racial group nationwide, new Census Bureau data reveal, a sign of slow but momentous shifts in the way that Americans think about race. Mixed or multiracial...Tags: New York University, Barack Obama, Arts and Culture, Mariah Carey, University of California, Los Angeles
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