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Hate Crime Legislation: an Infringement of Free Speech and Religion?
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Breaking News. 1 Comment
On Wednesday, April 22, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on so-called "hate crimes" legislation, which would give "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" the same federal protection as race. If enacted, it would provide federal assistance to state and local law enforcement to prosecute hate crimes. It would also authorize the federal government to investigate crimes where the victim was targeted because he or she belongs to one… Keep reading | 1 Comment
Hate Crimes Bill Could Inhibit Free Religious Speech
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Breaking News and Culture. 0 Comments
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will vote on a controversial legislation as soon as April 20th that seeks to add homosexual and transgender people to the list of classes federally protected from hate crimes. It is expected that the bill will be passed by the committee and will come to a vote on the House floor this spring.
The new H.R. 1913, named the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Act of… Keep reading
Principal Resigns as South Carolina Irmo High School forms Gay/Straight Alliance Club
Published by May 22nd, 2008 in Culture. 3 Comments
IRMO, SC - Tuesday May 20, Irmo High School Principal Eddie Walker sent out a letter announcing his resignation after the 2008-2009 school year over the formation of a Gay/Straight Alliance club.
The following is the letter in its entirety:
Dear Irmo Nation,
In March I told our faculty and staff, PTSO Board, and SIC that I would be remaining at Irmo High school for two more years… Keep reading | 3 Comments
God is Gender Neutral In New Jewish Prayer Book in UK
Published by May 20th, 2008 in Breaking News and World News. 1 Comment
Lancashire Evening Post Reports: A majority of people think God is male with nearly half of the population in Britain believing that all religions discriminate on grounds of gender.
Only 1% of people think of God as female, with 62% considering God to be male, the online survey conducted earlier this month of 1,050 adults in Britain found.
The survey showed around three quarters, or 73%, of… Keep reading | 1 Comment
Gay Marriage ban overturned by activist Judges in California
Published by May 15th, 2008 in Breaking News, Culture and Politics. 4 Comments
Just moments ago the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage in a ruling that would allow same-sex couple in nation's largest state to get legally married.
This seems to be a monumental victory for the gay rights movement. Supporters of gay marriage cried and rejoiced as the ruling was made known. "Domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage," the justices ruled 4-3 in an… Keep reading | 4 Comments
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