Social Issues

Activists call 2014 'a super banner year' for same-sex marriage
A year ago, same-sex marriage was legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Now that number is up to 35, and there's a strong possibility that the issue will go before the Supreme Court in 2015.
After 522 years, Spain seeks to make amends for expulsion of Jews
Spain's monarchy decimated the Jewish population by expelling, killing or forcibly converting Jews in 1492. Now the country may offer their descendants Spanish citizenship.
Rep. Joe Schomacker said the committee's work in 2015 will include funding issues for nursing homes and assisted living programs and addressing workforce challenges.