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Voice of the People, May. 06
Terrorism insurance I respectfully disagree with several points in "Insuring against terror; The law is about to lapse; Congress should let it" (Editorial, April 25). The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides much needed economic stability and...Tags: Justice System, Government, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Government, FBI
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Plan B One-Step debate continues
Confused by the wrangling in federal court over the Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive? You're not the only one. As U.S. attorneys work hastily to halt a federal judge's order regarding the sale of the so-called morning-after pill, medical and...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Consumers, Justice System, Health Treatments, White House
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RPT-Secular Turks see red over airline's lipstick ban
Reuters(Repeats to additional subscribers) * Flag carrier Turkish Airlines bans red lipstick * Ban sparks debate over religious conservatism * Turkey is 99 pct Muslim but has secular constitution * State-run airline is one of world's fastest-growing By Ayla...Tags: Islam, Twitter, Inc., Turkey, Istanbul (Turkey), Religion and Belief
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Secular Turks see red over airline's lipstick ban
Reuters* Flag carrier Turkish Airlines bans red lipstick * Ban sparks debate over religious conservatism * Turkey is 99 pct Muslim but has secular constitution * State-run airline is one of world's fastest-growing By Ayla Jean Yackley ISTANBUL, May 3...Tags: Islam, Twitter, Inc., Turkey, Istanbul (Turkey), Religion and Belief
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Rise of the 'femivores': An activist woman's place is in the kitchen
Is the feminist movement to blame for our expanding waistline? In her book “Homeward Bound,” excerpted on Salon, author Emily Matchar points to food writers and experts who’ve pinned the problem on feminism. In driving women out of the...
Tags: Heart Disease, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Diabetes, Richard Nixon, Periodicals
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Japan PM's "stealth" constitution plan raises civil rights fears
ReutersBy Linda Sieg TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) - Shinzo Abe makes no secret of wanting to revise Japan's constitution, which was drafted by the United States after World War Two, to formalise the country's right to have a military - but critics say his plans go...Tags: Government, Civil Rights, Freedom of the Press, Shinzo Abe, Elections
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Creativity Meets Politics at Wesleyan's Davison Art Center
Artists Take Action On view through May 26, Davison Art Center, Wesleyan University, 301 High St., Middletown, (860) 685-3864, wesleyan.edu/dac Some of these posters can be downloaded from the alliance's website or purchased as stand-alone works....
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Rights, Fine Artists, Minority Groups, Artists
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Burb's Eye View: Checking in with Zonta's good works
Below the din and electric stress of last week's Burbank Literacy Spelling Bee, a little blue card floated my way. I sat at the judges' table looking out at a beaming team of library employees, folks who "have had 30 years, eight hours a day" to...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Government Aid, Festive Events, Movies, Arts and Culture
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Back to the '50s
Cal ThomasAddressing a meeting of Planned Parenthood last Friday, President Obama accused pro-lifers of wanting to "turn back the clock to policies more suited to the 1950s than the 21st century." Like any decade, the '50s had its problems -- racism,...Tags: Civil Rights, Cal Thomas, Symptoms, Elections, Abigail Johnson
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READER SUBMITTED: Windsor High School Students To Host May 4 5K "Run For Congo Women"
WindsorStudents involved in two socially conscious Windsor High School clubs will sponsor a 5-kilometer race to raise awareness and funds to support women who live in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa. The public is invited to run or come support the...Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Congo, Human Rights, Civil Rights
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ANALYSIS-NBA-Collins coming out will encourage more to follow suit
ReutersBy Simon Evans April 29 (Reuters) - Times are changing for gays in American sports and National Basketball Association (NBA) player Jason Collins' decision to come out will encourage others in the top leagues to be open about their sexuality. Two...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Periodicals, Sports Illustrated, Minority Groups, National Football League
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Deadline for Hispanics, women to file discrimination complaints against USDA is May 1
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades. All claims must be filed by May 1. The process offers a...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Social Issues, Minority Groups
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