Pushback to Arizona law continues
February 26, 2014
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The Super Bowl Host Committee, along with the Arizona Cardinals, are now among those urging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer not to sign the anti-gay bill
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Development policy taking into account sexuality
February 18, 2014
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How does an acceptance and acknowledgment of sexuality change development policy and practice? heteronormativity – the assumption that heterosexuality is the only sexual orientation –
Temporary stay delays health law’s birth control mandate
January 1, 2014
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USA Today offers clear explanation of the delay issued by Justice Sonia Sotomayor:
Amsterdam program hires homeless alcoholics to work for beer
December 5, 2013
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The New York Times has a story today about a controversial program in Amsterdam that enlists homeless individuals to clean the streets, and pays them
Catholic Hospitals in U.S. are turning women away for miscarrying
December 4, 2013
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Amanda Marcotte writes on the growing policy for Catholic Hospitals to refuse care for women who are losing their pregnancies. From her article in Slate:
Study shows shift in attitudes about end-of-life care
November 21, 2013
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A new Pew study indicates that the number of Americans who believe medical professionals should take all steps possible to prolong life in all circumstances
Living off tips
November 13, 2013
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ROC United (Restaurant Opportunities Centers), launched in 2009, is campaigning to Raise the Tipped Minimum Wage, using the hashtag #livingofftips and featuring this video including
“Dreamers” and resident tuition
October 23, 2013
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The Arizona Star reports on the state of Arizona’s legal battle over community colleges that offer lower in-state tuition to students who qualify for the
First Amendment cases coming before the Supreme Court
August 25, 2013
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With the Supreme Court already committed to rule on a major new test of the constitutional roles of religion and government, the prospect of additional cases reaching the Court now suggests that the next Term will be a significant one for the First Amendment’s two religion clauses.
Turns out we needed that provision in the Voting Rights Act after all
August 20, 2013
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In July the U. S. Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, ruling in essence that the provision
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