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Art Callaham: Predictions for 2012
I suppose everyone who writes a column on a recurring basis periodically writes one that makes predictions. So, here are my predictions for 2012. If the good Lord and The Hearld-Mail allow me to continue writing for another year I’ll publish a...Tags: U.S. Senate, Executive Branch, DREAM Act, Democratic Party, Elections
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First lady regrets words about gay marriage foes
Moving swiftly to stem potential damage to same-sex marriage legislation in Maryland, first lady Katie O’Malley said Friday she regretted her choice of words at a national conference when she said gay marriage legislation in the state failed last...Tags: Britney Spears, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Religion and Belief, Nathaniel J McFadden
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O'Malley: New same-sex marriage bill more specific on protecting religious freedom
Associated PressA measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland focuses more carefully on protecting religious freedom than a bill that failed last year, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Tuesday after hosting a breakfast with supporters at the governor’s...Tags: Executive Branch, Elections, Gays and Lesbians, Ronald N. Young, Michael E. Busch
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Kids, be careful what you post online
timr@herald-mail.comOur freedoms tolerate little wiggle room. We are not to tamper with speech, religion, guns, assembly and, apparently, the freedom to show one’s ugly side in a good strong light. As a journalist, I have been taught to go to the wall in the name of...Tags: Students, Teaching and Learning, MySpace, Facebook, Health
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Area residents comment on Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comHagerstown resident Bonnie Gordon talked Monday about how Martin Luther King Jr. helped Americans understand for what the Declaration of Independence stood. “King taught Americans that everybody is created equal,” she said. “He showed...Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Freedom of the Press, Martin Luther King Day
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Local artist paints civil rights legend for MLK event
marieg@herald-mail.comKevin Watson was 4 years old when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated — too young to understand the late civil rights leader's commitment to social justice, his belief in equal opportunity and, above all, his hope that one day people would be...Tags: Auction Service, Martin Luther King Jr., Painting, Arts, Queens (New York City)
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Art Callaham: A county of contrasts
Where in the world did 2011 go? Such was the question I asked myself this week after the New Year brought us all 2012. Like most everyone, I’m still trying to remember to write the number 12 in my checkbook registry as well as on the checks. It...Tags: American Civil War (1861-1865), Democratic Party, Republican Party, Health, Politics
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O'Brien says Archdiocese of Baltimore won't offer birth control coverage
Cardinal-designate Edwin F. O'Brien said in a strongly worded letter that the Archdiocese of Baltimore will not comply with federal law requiring churches to offer birth control coverage even it means dropping health insurance for its 3,500 employees....Tags: Elections, Health and Safety at Work, Planned Parenthood, Health Treatments, Health Treatments
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Former HR director files lawsuit against OFPD, Hickey
TribLocal - Orland Park » NewsOrland Fire Protection District's former human resources director, Joanne Chavez-Buchanan, this week filed a lawsuit against the district and its board president, James Hickey, for firing …... -
Immigration rights: U.S. launches new hotline for detainees
Nation NowThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced on Thursday that the toll-free number, (855) 448-6903, will field queries from detainees held by state or local law enforcement agencies "if they believe they may be U.S. citizens or victims of... -
Visitor to 9/11 memorial told police of loaded gun, was arrested
Nation NowA woman from Tennessee was arrested for carrying a loaded gun to 9/11 Memorial; some say the prosecution could damage gun-control efforts.... -
Right Makes Might
LA Times MagazineHow a dogged civil-rights lawyer, an ex-gangster and a risk-taking LAPD captain helped skirt a Rodney King riot repeat...
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