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Social Issues

Firefighter suspended for flying Confederate flag in parade

A Minnesota volunteer firefighter says he's been suspended for flying a confederate flag from an engine during a holiday parade, and that he expects to be asked to resign.
by The Associated Press

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For Poland's gay community, a shift in public attitudes, if not laws

For Poland's gay community, a shift in public attitudes, if not laws

Poland does not allow gay marriage or same-sex unions, and is unlikely to amend these laws anytime soon. But the city of Gdansk elected an openly gay mayor and has hosted its first gay pride march.
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

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Parts of social-sharing site Reddit go dark in apparent user revolt

Parts of social-sharing site Reddit go dark in apparent user revolt

An Internet insurrection is taking place on Reddit, where moderators have shut down many of the social sharing site's most popular sections in an apparent protest over the dismissal of a staffer.
by Steve Mullis

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Counter Stories: Independence Day for whom?

Counter Stories: Independence Day for whom?

Not all Americans have a special place in their hearts for the 4th of July.

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LGBT life after SCOTUS same-sex marriage ruling

A discussion on what's next for the LGBT community following the Supreme Court decision making same-sex marriage legal across the U.S.

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After Supreme Court decision, what's next for gay rights groups?

After Supreme Court decision, what's next for gay rights groups?

Thousands of volunteers were behind the movement to change the country's laws on gay marriage. Now what do the major gay rights groups do next?

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