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Washington Co. delegates to oppose same-sex marriage bill
andrews@herald-mail.comSome Democratic state lawmakers are trying again to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland. The proposed bill — the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act — would change the state's Family Law, which currently reads: "Only a...Tags: National Government, Allan H. Kittleman, Maryland, Crime, Law and Justice, Washington County (Maryland)
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Obama: 'We will move forward together or not at all'
By The Associated PressPleading for unity in a newly divided government, President Barack Obama implored Democratic and Republican lawmakers to rally behind his vision of economic revival for an anxious nation, declaring in his State of the Union address Tuesday night: "We will...Tags: Tucson, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice
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Tolbert honored for civil-rights efforts
richardb@herald-mail.comJim Tolbert is a modestly quiet man, who, if it wasn’t for others who recognized his accomplishments, probably would not have been chosen for such a prestigious honor. Tolbert, 78, of Charles Town, was presented with West Virginia University’...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Human Interest, NAACP, Crime, Law and Justice
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With Obama, Hu concedes China's rights need help
The Asssociated PressIn a rare concession on a highly sensitive issue, Chinese President Hu Jintao used his White House visit on Wednesday to acknowledge "a lot still needs to be done" to improve human rights in his nation accused of repressing its people. President Barack...Tags: Freedom of the Press, Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice, History (tv network), Executive Branch
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Speaker talks about the leadership style of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
heather.keels@herald-mail.comIt was not just what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped achieve for civil rights in this country, but how he went about doing it, that have made a mark on history, a local scholar said Saturday at an event in downtown Hagerstown. "The one thing we miss...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Colleges and Universities, Politics, Justice and Rights, Elections
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Greencastle students to honor King's legacy by helping less fortunate
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comWhile other students in Franklin County enjoy a day off from school on Monday, Greencastle-Antrim High School student Meghin Sweitzer will sit in class learning about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Greencastle-Antrim is the only Franklin County...Tags: Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice, Defense, High School Sports, Politics
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Part of civil rights lawsuit against Hagerstown may proceed, court rules
andrews@herald-mail.comA federal appellate court has ruled that an African-American woman’s civil rights lawsuit against the city of Hagerstown may proceed on the grounds of gender harassment, but not racial harassment. Tiffany Mosby-Grant alleged in her complaint that...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Abusive Behavior, Maryland, Crime, Law and Justice
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Protest planned to save Smith House
roxann.miller@heraldmail.comWith demolition set to begin early next week, members of the Committee to Save the Justice William Smith House are planning to stage a peaceful, three-day protest in hopes of buying time for the historic structure. "This is a real treasure. I think we'...Tags: Interior Policy, Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), First National Bank of Mercersburg (PA)
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Mail Call - Feb. 15
“Could please somebody tell me why 1,112 registered voters and only 70 voted? And I have a grandson who is on his way to Afghanistan, just to help the people build a country so they can vote. Could somebody please explain that to us, what is wrong...Tags: Interior Policy, Maryland, Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice, Democratic Party
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A freedom unused is a freedom abused
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a...Tags: Freedom of the Press, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Thomas Jefferson, Arts and Culture, Crime, Law and Justice
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Ariz. governor to countersue federal government
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer filed a counter-lawsuit against the federal government Thursday for failing to control the border and enforce immigration laws, and for sticking the state with huge costs for jailing illegal immigrants who commit crimes. Brewer...Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Jan Brewer, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Executive Branch
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