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Symbol of Equality Goes Viral As Supreme Court Convenes

“Facebook is going red,” proclaimed many news headlines on Tuesday evening, each referring to the fact that a red-and-pink equal sign logo had begun overtaking newsfeeds on the social media site during the day.

Boy Scouts of American debate loosening national policy against openly gay members

The Boy Scouts of America announced near the end of January that the organization is considering ending its ban on openly gay members and troop leaders.

Will we “hear the people sing” at the Academy Awards?

This iconic lyric from “Les Misérables” could become a legitimate question for viewers of the 85th annual Academy Awards next moth.

Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

At some point in time following the horrific shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut, “David G.” posted a petition on the White House's We The People website. The petition demanded that the Obama administration create legislation limiting access to guns in America.

Inspections Reveal Problems At Company With Ties to Recent Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

A company with connections to the hospital drug supplier linked to a lethal meningitis outbreak is now under examination following a negative inspection report.

Fair Trade Month

Annual awareness month highlights power of consumers in Global Society

Romney backtracks on promise to repeal ObamaCare

Romney backtracks on promise to repeal ObamaCare in entirety

US Election: Welfare’s Anniversary Marked by Attack Ads & Criticism

Boy Scouts of America Uphold Discriminatory Policy, Scouts Begin Returning Awards

The Boy Scouts of American reaffirmed its longtime policy of barring openly gay boys from membership and gay or lesbian adults from serving as leaders

Studies reveal uncertainty as criticism of American voter ID laws continues, election approaches

Voter ID laws are laws that define what kind of identification is required for someone to cast their vote in an election. The term seems to carry more and more of a negative charge as an increasing number of states passes more stringent laws requiring government issued photo identification.