Church ordered to pay $10.9 million for funeral protest (News) 12 discussions A grieving father won a nearly $11 million verdict Wednesday against a fundamentalist Kansas church that pickets military funerals in the belief that the war in Iraq is a punishment for the nation's t.. Tags: Sexuality, Culture Lifestyle, GLBT Issues, Richard Bennett, York (Pennsylvania), Iraq, Civil Trials, Albert Snyder, Armed Forces, Kansas, Matthew Snyder, Trials, Maryland, Rebecca Phelps-Davis, Relationships, War Conflict, Special Interest Groups, Ira
	TV bounty hunter apologizes for using 'N-word' (News) 7 discussions Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman has apologized for repeatedly using a racial slur in a profanity-laced tirade during a private phone conversation with his son that was recorded .. Tags: Andrew Luster, Entertainment, Mexico, Max Factor Cosmetics, Racial Issues, Celebrity News, Honolulu, Michael Feeney, Social Issues, National Enquirer, Tim Storey, Duane "Dog" Chapman, Special Interest Groups, African-American Issues
	Iowa court rules same-sex couples can marry (News) 6 discussions An Iowa district court ruled Thursday that same-sex couples can marry based on the state constitution's guarantee of equal treatment, court documents show. Tags: Gay Lesbian Relationships, Special Interest Groups, Polk County, Trials, Lambda Legal Defense Education Fund, Culture Lifestyle, Iowa, Marriage, GLBT Issues, Robert Hanson, Civil Trials, Iowa Supreme Court, Iowa District Court, Dennis Johnson, Relat
	Puppy-throwing Marine is removed from Corps (News) 6 discussions A U.S. Marine videotaped throwing a puppy over a cliff while on patrol in Iraq has been kicked out of the Corps, and a second Marine involved has been disciplined, according to a statement released by.. Tags: Political Policy, YouTube Inc., Crismarvin Banez Encarnacion, Special Interest Groups, Dale Bartlett, Armed Forces, Technology, Websites, Science Technology, Animal Rights, David Motari, San Diego, Military Defense Policy, U.S. Marines Activities, Int
	Saudi court ups punishment for gang-rape victim (News) 5 discussions A court in Saudi Arabia increased the punishment for a gang-rape victim after her lawyer won an appeal of the sentence for the rapists, the lawyer told CNN. Tags: Saad al-Muhanna, Abdulrahman al-Lahim, King Abdullah, Saudi Arabia, Special Interest Groups, Women\s Issues, Criminal Sentencing Punishment
	Clinton wins key primaries, CNN projects; McCain clinches nod (News) 5 discussions Sen. Hillary Clinton got her campaign back on track with projected wins in the Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island primaries. Tags: Election Campaigns, Texas, Vermont, Barack Obama, U.S. Republican Party Politics, Politics, Elections Voting, Special Interest Groups, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, Hispanic Latino Issues, U.S. Presidential Election, Political Parties, U.S. Democratic
	Minorities expected to be majority in 2050 (News) 4 discussions By 2050, minorities will be the majority in America, and the number of residents older than 65 will more than double, according to projections released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Tags: Special Interest Groups, Dave Waddington, Alaska, Hispanic Latino Issues, United States, Native American Issues, U.S. Census Bureau
	Senator pleaded guilty, reportedly after bathroom stall incident (News) 3 discussions A Republican senator pleaded guilty earlier this month to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge stemming from his arrest at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to state crimina.. Tags: U.S. Politics, Culture Lifestyle, Criminal Trials, Jobs Labor, Idaho, Special Interest Groups, Larry Craig, Mitt Romney, GLBT Issues, Elections Voting, Same-Sex Marriage, Relationships, U.S. Congressional News, Trials, Gay Lesbian Relationships, B
	Census: More blacks, Latinos live in cells than in dorms (News) 3 discussions More than three times as many black people live in prison cells as in college dorms, the government said in a report to be released Thursday. Tags: New Orleans, Politics, Gary Orfield, Colleges Universities, Human Rights Policy, College Life, Hispanic Latino Issues, Social Issues, Criminal Sentencing Punishment, Law, Special Interest Groups, Marc Morial, African-American Issues, Civil Rights, H
	Pet killings spark outrage in Puerto Rico (News) 3 discussions Animal control workers seized dozens of dogs and cats from housing projects in the town of Barceloneta and hurled them from a bridge to their deaths, authorities and witnesses said Friday. Tags: Animal Rights, Victor Collazo, Association Medical Veterinarians, U.S. Department Housing Urban Development, Caribbean, Washington, Puerto Rico, San Juan, Vega Baja, Julio Diaz, Brian Sullivan, Bahamas, Alma Febus, Special Interest Groups, Sol Luis
	Oklahoma targets illegal immigrants with tough new law (News) 3 discussions Weeks of protests, rallies, lawsuits and candlelight vigils failed to stop a new state immigration bill -- HB 1804 -- from becoming the law in Oklahoma. Tags: Civil Trials, United States, Domestic Policy, Antonio Perez, Immigration, Politics, Law Enforcement, National Coalition Latino Clergy, Alex Yoguez, Tulsa, Hispanic Latino Issues, Miguel Rivera, Immigration Policy, Social Policy, Special Interest Group
	Georgia's first black police officers may take pension battle to court (News) 3 discussions A "whites only" sign was still hanging on the precinct house water fountain in 1964 when James Booker joined the suburban College Park police force. Tags: Atlanta, Social Issues, Business, U.S. State Government, Retirement Planning, Ronald Hampton, College Park, Law, U.S. Government, Police, Financial Planning, James Booker, Civil Rights, Retirement Committee, Constitutional Law, Special Interest Groups, Af
	House apologizes for slavery, 'Jim Crow' injustices (News) 3 discussions The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution apologizing to African-Americans for slavery and the era of Jim Crow. Tags: African-American Issues, Law, Steve Cohen, Politics, Sam Brownback, U.S. Congressional News, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, United States, Special Interest Groups, Social Issues, Political Policy, Racial Issues, Memphis, U.S. House Representatives, H
	11/20/2008 Peter Schiff On Fast Money - "The Man Who Called The Collapse" (Video) 3 discussions Visit http://www.PhilDeCarolis.com to sign up for my free weekly newsletter that includes Economic and Real Estate updates or for more Peter Schiff videos and real estate advice from an experienced In.. Tags: Peter Schiff CNBC Fast Money November 20 2008 Ron Paul Jim Rogers Marc Faber Inflation Gold Deflation Interest Rates,
	Democratic hopefuls pressed on gay issues at forum (News) 2 discussions Democratic presidential hopefuls stressed their common ground with the gay and lesbian community in a televised forum, but one significant exception loomed -- same-sex marriage. Tags: Human Rights Policy, Relationships, Law, Political Policy, Bill Clinton, Elections Voting, John Edwards (Politician), Same-Sex Marriage, Gay Lesbian Relationships, Special Interest Groups, Politics, Mike Gravel, U.S. Presidential Election, Election Ca
	NAACP official: Vick shouldn't be banned from NFL (News) 2 discussions The head of the Atlanta chapter of the NAACP said Wednesday that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has made mistakes but that they should not cost him his football career with the NFL. Tags: Trials, Richmond, Special Interest Groups, Quanis Phillips, National Football Conference, National Football League, Bad Newz Kennels, Purnell Peace, Roger Goodell, Animal Cruelty, Tony Taylor, Atlanta Falcons, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Professional Footba
	Jerry Lewis apologizes for saying gay slur (News) 2 discussions Comedian Jerry Lewis on Tuesday apologized for using the word "fag" as he broadcast his annual Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. Tags: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Neil Giuliano, GLBT Issues, Nevada, Dean Martin, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Special Interest Groups, Las Vegas, Medicine, South Coast Hotel, Muscular Dystrophies, Health Fitness, Jerry Lewis
	Jerry Lewis apologizes for saying gay slur (News) 2 discussions Comedian Jerry Lewis on Tuesday apologized for using the word "fag" as he broadcast his annual Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy. Tags: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Neil Giuliano, GLBT Issues, Nevada, Dean Martin, Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, Special Interest Groups, Las Vegas, Medicine, South Coast Hotel, Muscular Dystrophies, Health Fitness, Jerry Lewis
	Police: Black student marked with 'KKK' at deaf school (News) 2 discussions A weekend incident with racial overtones at a high school for deaf students could result in criminal charges with "enhanced penalties for a hate crime," Metro Police Chief Cathy Lanier said .. Tags: Racial Issues, Stephen Weiner, Special Interest Groups, Katherine Jankowski, Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Elementary High School Education, Social Issues, Model Secondary School for Deaf, Education, Gallaudet University, African-Ameri
	Nobel-winning biologist apologizes for remarks about blacks (News) 2 discussions Nobel laureate biologist Jim Watson apologized "unreservedly" Thursday for stating that black people were not as intelligent as whites, saying he was "mortified" by the comments at.. Tags: David Lammy, Royal Society, United Kingdom, Sciences, Life Sciences, Special Interest Groups, Science Technology, Biology, Relationships, Genetics, African-American Issues, Africa, London, London Science Museum, Culture Lifestyle, Sexuality, Jim Wat
	Commentary: Stop complaining, start doing something (News) 2 discussions Over the last couple of days I've gotten a few e-mails regarding a call for a "National Blackout Day" on Friday, which calls for African-Americans to refrain from spending any money to send .. Tags: Protests Demonstrations, Radio, Alabama, Media, Richard Neill, Constitutional Law, Iraq, Roland S. Martin, Social Issues, Criminal Sentencing Punishment, Advertising, Law, War Conflict, Texas, African-American Issues, Iraq War, Special Interest Grou
	Radio host rallies blacks for Friday boycott (News) 2 discussions A nationally syndicated radio host is urging black Americans to refrain from spending money Friday, and his efforts are garnering support from some of the civil rights movement's heaviest hitters. Tags: Law, Social Issues, George W. Bush, Claud Anderson, Radio, Talk Radio, Racism Bigotry, Constitutional Law, University Georgia, Business, Civil Rights, Warren Ballentine, Media, Trade, Imports Exports, Special Interest Groups, United States, African-
	Rick Santelli Takes Down Jim Cramer (Video) 2 discussions Maybe, just maybe, the single coolest thing I've ever seen on CNBC. Rick Santelli heard just about enough of Jim's lies today (Tuesday, January 22, 2008). So, he called ol' Jimbo out. What a glori.. Tags: jim cramer cnbc dow nasdaq rick santelli interest rates mortgage hank paulson federal reserve sue herrera money
	GOLD VS DOLLAR (Video) 2 discussions http://digg.com/business_finance/GOLD_VS_DOLLAR The value of the dollar is dropping like a rock and this video is to show how this is affecting the prices of everything from gas to milk. This is the.. Tags: gold vs dollar federal reserve devaluation stocks bonds loans interest banks crisis depression recession economy
	Clinton's Indiana win keeps Democratic race alive (News) 2 discussions Sen. Barack Obama decisively defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton in North Carolina Tuesday, but Clinton's narrow victory in Indiana will likely send the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on to.. Tags: Raleigh, Illinois, West Virginia, Michigan, Barack Obama, North Carolina, Lake County, Chicago, Political Parties, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, U.S. Politics, Elections Voting, Special Interest Groups, U.S. Presidential Election, Indianapolis, Politics

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