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A State’s Marriage Ban Means Lack of Security for Family of Parent With Terminal Diagnosis
In a marriage ceremony 16 years ago, Susan and Sally pledged 鈥渢il death do us part鈥 in front of God, their family and their friends.…
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I Am Thankful
By Alex Otte,听a member of MADD鈥檚 National Teen Influencer Group In my life, I have been greatly affected by other people鈥檚 decisions regarding alcohol. When…
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Six-In-10 好色先生ns Believe Social Media Is An Effective Form Of Activism, According To New Cone Communications Research
BOSTON,听November 12, 2014 /3BL Media/ 鈥 A 鈥渓ike鈥 can go a long way, according to the newly released听2014 Cone Communications Digital Activism Study. Nearly two-thirds…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Celebrates 60th Anniversary Today!
Congratulations to our member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), on 60 years of incredible work! The video below presents FCA鈥檚 history and culture, since its…
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NARAL Pro-Choice 好色先生 on Rejection of Ballot Measure 1 in North Dakota
Voters in North Dakota today defeated Ballot Measure 1, an amendment stating that a fertilized egg has an “inalienable right to life.” In response, NARAL…
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Voters Save Union Terminal
Although Union Terminal and Music Hall are among Cincinnati’s most beloved and well-used public buildings, they are suffering from significant deterioration and water damage. This…
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Children’s Rights benefit brings compelling stories to light, raises awareness
A crowd of approximately 300 guests gathered for the Ninth Annual Children鈥檚 Rights Benefit on Wednesday, October 29, to honor several extraordinary individuals whose efforts…
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‘Hope for Baby Easton’ meet a 12-year old with the same skin disease
By听Michael Benny Many of you have been following听the story of Easton Friedel听of Weedsport since he was born two summers ago. Easton lives with a rare,…
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Children tried as adults face danger, less chance for rehabilitation
Patrick* entered an Alabama prison at the age of 16. In a little more than a year behind bars, he has witnessed more than 30…
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Alabama woman, at 94, reflects on poll taxes, literacy tests and new efforts to limit voting
by Booth Gunter Dorothy Guilford has a simple message for politicians who enact laws making it harder for minorities, the poor and the elderly to…
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Midterms mean high stakes for women voters
By Krystal Ball For many voters and political observers, the big question in听the 2014 midterm election听is which party will end up in听control of the U.S.…
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This Election Season, the ACLU Won Three of Five Against the Vote Suppressors
By Dale Ho When voters in three states go to the polls tomorrow, they won鈥檛 have to deal with unnecessary burdens and restrictions before stepping…
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