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How did skin become a sin?

How did skin become a sin?

In a state with so many lakes, some places should be clothing-optional.
by Patrick Scully

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Report: Kinship caregivers need help themselves

As more of America's children are raised by relatives other than their parents, state and local governments need to do better in helping these families cope with an array of financial and emotional challenges, a new report concludes.

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Census continues to overlook minorities

A new government analysis shows the 2010 census generally was accurate, although it continued to disproportionately overlook minorities.

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Same-sex marriages foes: Leading, or lagging behind history?

Same-sex marriages foes: Leading, or lagging behind history?

When President Barack Obama announced his support for gay marriage, supporters and pundits declared it symbolic of a historic shift in American attitudes. But as the attention fades, the fact remains that voters in 31 states have rejected gay marriage and more are lining up to do so.

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Same-sex marriage spawns big spike in online videos

President Barack Obama's May 9 announcement that he favors same-sex marriage led to a huge spike on YouTube, according to data assembled by the popular video sharing site.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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Obama stance fuels fire in marriage battlegrounds

Obama stance fuels fire in marriage battlegrounds

President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage has emboldened activists and politicians on both sides of the issue, including here in Minnesota.

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Why the definition of marriage matters

Why the definition of marriage matters

A traditional marriage cannot stand side by side with a same-sex marriage.

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Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

Some Minn. priests differ with Catholic church over marriage amendment

A group of 80 former Catholic priests on Thursday announced their opposition to the constitutional marriage amendment. Also coming forward to oppose the amendment were three retired priests who are still part of the church.
by Sasha Aslanian

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