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Israel seeks to end back-of-the-bus gender segregation
Reuters* Gender segregation at centre of secular-religious divide * Women "won't sit at the back of the bus" -justice minister By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM, May 9 (Reuters) - Back-of-the bus seating for women on any public transport in Israel will soon be...Tags: Religion and Belief, Pension and Welfare, National Government, Minority Groups, Benjamin Netanyahu
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Turkish Airlines backs down on lipstick ban
Reuters* Ban was mistake by over-zealous junior managers - CEO * Secular Turks worried country becoming too Islamic * Turkey 99 percent Muslim with secular constitution By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Turkish Airlines is quashing a ban on...Tags: Religion and Belief, European Union, Islam, NATO, Turkey
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'Tea by the Sea' benefits women's group
Severe storms and a heavy downpour did not dampen the big hats seen at this year's YWCA annual tea. "Tea by the Sea" was staged in Malcolm's at the Omphoy Hotel. Large bouquets of bright-colored Gerber daisies, antique teacups and saucers adorned the...Tags: Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, AFLAC Inc., Palm Beach County
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Seeking sports equality for women, Human Rights Watch should target Doha Olympic bid
Human Rights Watch is beating the drum this week about Saudi Arabia's discrimination against women athletes, noting among other things it is one of three countries never to have sent a woman to the Olympics.
That effort should be taking aim at a...Tags: Civil Rights, International Law, Justice and Rights, Human Rights, Sports Organizations
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A show without title, words or clothing
Constant nudity is a very different thing from a flash of naked flesh. I speak aesthetically, philosophically, politically, practically. Unless you are a nurse or spend a lot of time in a naturist setting — full disclosure, I do not — or...Tags: Arts and Culture, Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
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Women and power
Forbes' recent annual list of the 100 Most Powerful Women reminds us how far women have come — and how far society has yet to go. The list's existence in itself, worthy as it may be, is testament to continued inequity. There is no list of 100 Most...
Tags: Judges, Justice System, Rutgers University, Justice and Rights, Leymah Gbowee
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Essay: Collins' coming out could accelerate gay acceptance
There was a time, in 1947 and before, when the mere presence of an African-American on a Major League Baseball team was enough to shake the game and the nation alike. Six years after Jackie Robinson smashed the sport's color barrier that year, still...Tags: Justice and Rights, Minority Groups, Arts and Culture, HIV, Crime, Law and Justice
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Pregnant Cop's Case Highlights Discrimination Law
The Hartford CourantPregnant women are among the people protected by state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and one of the key rules says employers must make a reasonable effort to find suitable work for women whose pregnancy keeps them from their normal line of duty....Tags: Judges, Justice System, American Civil Liberties Union, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Abusive Behavior, Judges, Gays and Lesbians, Justice System
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A promising second act for Shriver
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, California's most, ah, colorful former first couple, were back in the news this week. On Tuesday, using his own life as an example of the American Dream, Schwarzenegger argued for immigration reform during a...
Tags: Conan the Barbarian (movie), Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Regional Authority, The Last Stand (movie)
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Voice of the People, May. 06
Terrorism insurance I respectfully disagree with several points in "Insuring against terror; The law is about to lapse; Congress should let it" (Editorial, April 25). The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program provides much needed economic stability and...Tags: Justice System, Tom Vilsack, National Government, Terrorism, Minority Groups
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Plan B One-Step debate continues
Confused by the wrangling in federal court over the Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive? You're not the only one. As U.S. attorneys work hastily to halt a federal judge's order regarding the sale of the so-called morning-after pill, medical and...
Tags: Judges, Family Planning, Justice System, Civil Rights, Science and Technology
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