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Md. rental housing discrimination likely to die in committee
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comThe Maryland Senate voted by the narrowest of margins this week to send a bill that aimed to address rental housing discrimination back to committee, effectively ending its chances of passing this year. Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, who...Tags: Social Issues, Poverty, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Christopher B. Shank, Jamin B. Raskin
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Blacks braved bigotry to fight
marieg@herald-mail.comThe muster rolls tell a unique story of the Civil War — one that contradicts the stereotype of a struggle between white farmers, North and South. Scan the record books and you'll find Union Shawnee and rebel Choctaws, Confederate rabbis and Arab...Tags: Nursing, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Minority Groups, White House, Alexandria (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Letter to the Editor - Sept. 1
Aging people still have a lot to contribute To the editor: Regarding the letter to the editor from John Longanecker, of Aspers, Pa., concerning the age of Vice President Joe Biden: The letter was sheer discrimination. Age discrimination involves...Tags: Social Issues, Joe Biden, Career and Workplace, Air Transportation Industry, Employees
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Letters to the Editor - May 13
It is senseless to place labels on Jesus Christ To the editor: I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. With more and more frequency, twice in the past week or so, I read doubts about the existence of God and confusion over who exactly Jesus is....Tags: Space Programs, Social Issues, Satellite Technology, Religion and Belief, Religious Texts
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Former San Mar employee files discrimination complaint
davem@herald-mail.comA former employee of San Mar Children’s Home in Boonsboro has filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, claiming she was discharged from her job because she is...Tags: Civil Rights, Justice and Rights, Sex Crimes, Minority Groups, Labor Legislation
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Is society ready for 'fat acceptance'?
I've spent nearly my entire adult life as an advocate for fitness and teacher of how to develop healthier lifestyle. I know from personal and professional experience that living in a fit, strong body empowers you to live life without physical...Tags: Sleep Apnea, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights, Minority Groups, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Secretary of State promises fight wherever 'homophobia raises its ugly frightened head'
The U.S. Department of State is committing to fighting homophobia and is looking for new ways it can protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens in countries around the world, including within the United States, Secretary John...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Labor Legislation, U.S. Supreme Court
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Federal study finds gay couples face rental discrimination
Gay couples have a harder time finding a place to rent together than straight couples, according to the first national housing study on the issue. Released Tuesday, the report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found that same-sex...
Tags: Social Issues, Medical Research, Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage
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Supreme Court to hear housing discrimination case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court reached out Monday to take up a politically volatile housing discrimination issue that the Obama administration had gone to great lengths to keep away from the court. The justices voted to hear a New Jersey city's...
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Supreme Court to hear case on housing discrimination law
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court, rejecting the advice of the Obama administration, will consider whether to limit the federal housing discrimination law to cases of actual and proven bias against blacks or Latinos. The justices voted to hear a New...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Mortgages, Career and Workplace, Washington, DC
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Glendale police trial postponed again
This story has been updated. A federal trial sought by five Armenian American Glendale police officers who are suing the city for alleged discrimination and harassment has been pushed back again and now isn’t expected to start until November....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Justice System, Judges, Google Inc.
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