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Chick-fil-A tax forms show no donations to anti-gay groups
This post has been updated. See below for details.Chick-fil-A, the chicken chain that stoked controversy over same-sex marriage last summer, seems to have stopped donating to groups that "actively engage in a political or social agenda to harm LGBT people and their families," according to one gay-...Tags: Mike Huckabee, Same-Sex Marriage, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Charity, Minority Groups
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Can conservatives celebrate Dr. King's holiday?
The observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, overshadowed somewhat by President Obama’s inauguration, inspired more than a few writers to complain about the “sanitization” of King’s message. The complaint has some...Tags: Elections, Human Rights, Voting, Holidays, Vietnam
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A reflection on the merits of the historical novel vs. the historical film
Although there will presumably be no hoop skirts or beaver-skin top hats on the red carpet, this year's Academy Awards are putting a spotlight on American history. I've spent years studying, writing and teaching about the fight to end slavery, so I was...
Tags: The New York Times, Arts and Culture, Social Sciences, Literature, Academy Awards
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Nothing to see here: Is GEO Group editing its Wikipedia page?
The GEO Group entered the sports world Tuesday when it purchased, for $6 million, the naming rights for FAU Stadium. In doing so, it walked directly into the line of vision of the public eye. And after 48 hours, the judgment from the public as been...Tags: Social Media, LinkedIn Corp., Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
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Three independent bookstores sue Amazon, publishers
Three independent bookstores have filed a class action suit against Amazon and the six major publishers, accusing them of creating a monopoly in e-book sales. The complaint, filed in New York on Feb. 15, focuses on digital rights management, known as DRM....Tags: New York City, Justice System, Media Industry, Books, Book
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Former Playboy CEO takes on new role with health resort company
Special to the TribuneAt 60, Christie Hefner is taking the Canyon Ranch brand in a new direction. She's doing the same thing in her career and personal life. Over a long weekend earlier this month, all three of those paths converged over some dusty walking trails in...Tags: Rush University Medical Center, AOL LLC, Video Supplies and Services, Condos, Newspaper and Magazine
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Is GOP abusing filibuster in blocking nominee for defense secretary?
Senate Republicans used a filibuster to block a confirmation vote Thursday on Chuck Hagel, President Obama’s nominee for defense secretary. Harry Reid, the Senate’s Democratic leader, said it was the first time a nominee for the Pentagon&...
Tags: Harry Reid, The Washington Post, Barack Obama, Politics, Chuck Hagel
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2013 State of the Union: Date, time, channels for President Obama address
Channel Guide MagazineUpdated Feb. 11, 2013, 3:45pm CT President Barack Obama will be delivering the 2013 State of the Union address — the fourth of his time in office, and the first of his second term as president — to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, Feb.... -
Does New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's weight matter?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is one of the most popular leaders in the Republican Party. He shows up in polls among top GOP presidential prospects for 2016. But Christie has struggled for years to lose weight, and a former White House doctor recently...
Tags: Obesity, Heart Attack, Elections, Government, Executive Branch
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Meet the commenters: 'AReader'
Change of SubjectPart of an occasional series Commenter ID: AReader Real name: Andrew Gender: Male Age: 36 Occupation: IP attorney, assuming I pass the Bar this summer. Former writer and sociology Ph.D. student. Family info: Never married (yet), but very much in...... -
“Monsignor Meth”: Connecticut’s real-life Breaking Bad priest
The Religion WorldDave Collins has this story on the Huffington Post about a Roman Catholic priest involved in sex, drugs and an adult book store: HARTFORD, Conn. — To onlookers, Monsignor Kevin Wallin's fall from grace at his Connecticut parish was like something... -
Valentine's Day: Four socially responsible ways to celebrate
I love love. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, though, I’d rather skip the whole ordeal and enjoy a date night with my husband on any other night in February. The only thing more dreadful than prix fixe Valentine’s meals are the...
Tags: Holidays, Religion and Belief, Hanukkah, Politics, Flowers
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