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US to weigh gay relationships in deportation cases

Amid pressure from Democratic lawmakers, Homeland Security officials reiterated Friday that a foreigner's longstanding same-sex relationship with a U.S. citizen could help stave off the threat of deportation.

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Immigrants to pay $465 for work permits

The Obama administration said Friday that it will begin charging $465 this month for temporary work permits for many young illegal immigrants as it laid out details of one its signature new policies on immigration.

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Gay rights activists plan Chick-fil-A 'Kiss In'

Gay rights activists and other same-sex marriage supporters are planning a "Kiss In" at Chick-fil-A restaurants to protest the fast-food chain owners' opposition to same-sex unions.

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Veterans' assistance event in its 20th year

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is holding a stand-down event for homeless veterans.

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Foster care population drops for 6th straight year

The number of U.S. children in foster care has dropped for the sixth straight year, falling to about 400,000 compared to more than 520,000 a decade ago, according to new federal figures demonstrating the staying power of reforms even amid economic turbulence.

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Diversity reshaping towns, cities

Diversity reshaping towns, cities

Current demographics show a growing presence of minorities in small towns and suburbia as well as large cities becoming minority-majority populations. The changes continue to shape communities and force tough conversations on race, economics and shared priorities.
by Emily Kaiser

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Beware those who argue every difference in extremist terms

Beware those who argue every difference in extremist terms

When an observation begins "all Christians" or "all feminists," you're listening to an extremist.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they inspired.

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Food shelves could strain as prices drive upward

The drought that grips half of the United States could drive up food prices next year.
by Julie Siple

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Same sex marriage faces hurdle among African-American church leaders

Same sex marriage faces hurdle among African-American church leaders

Marriage amendment supporters in Minnesota are counting on strong support from the African-American community come Election Day, when they hope to change the state constitution so that it blocks same-sex marriage.
by Sasha Aslanian

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