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Social Issues

Impact of NC's ban on same-sex marriage unclear

Impact of NC's ban on same-sex marriage unclear

North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman, but not much is expected to change immediately.

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Experts say relational aggression played a role in teenager's suicide

Experts say relational aggression played a role in teenager's suicide

A teen suicide in southern Minnesota last week that the child's parents and bullying experts are blaming in part on bullying is bringing greater attention to a specific type of social bullying.
by Tim Post

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Colorado civil union bill in limbo after GOP halt

A civil unions proposal is in limbo in Colorado as Democrats pushed to halt a Republican filibuster in the House only to have GOP leaders abruptly stop floor work.

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NC voters approve amendment to define marriage

NC voters approve amendment to define marriage

North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday defining marriage solely as a union between a man and a woman, making it the 30th state to adopt such a ban.

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Study: Social factors are greatest indicators of early death

Study: Social factors are greatest indicators of early death

Education and family structure are the greatest indicators for life expectancy, new research from Stanford shows. Those factors are even more important than access to healthcare or individual habits including smoking.

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Does America need to rethink family values?

Does America need to rethink family values?

A recent New York Times "Room for Debate" series asked: Is the Republican ideal of family outdated or still a worthy goal in public policy?

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Photos: Catholics march from Capitol to Cathedral in support of marriage amendment

Photos: Catholics march from Capitol to Cathedral in support of marriage amendment

Thousands of Catholics joined together at the Capitol on Sunday to walk in a rosary procession in support of the marriage amendment. The amendment would define marriage as between one man and one woman, making it impossible for same-sex couples to marry.
by Alex Kolyer

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Map: Rates of free or reduced lunch in Minnesota schools

Map: Rates of free or reduced lunch in Minnesota schools

This map shows the percentage of students in each Minnesota school district who receive free or reduced lunch, which is typically used as an indicator of the poverty level in a community.

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