Budget cuts push historic sites toward closures in Connecticut
Budget cuts threaten four state museums including Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford, with doors posted and hours reduced. California visitors hoped to see early American history but found a closed house. National trends show states trimming open days and tours, risking local economies and public access to history.
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Guilford
Conn
Joan Ces
California
New England
Henry Whitfield State Museum
Connecticut
Ces
Aliso Viejo
Cali
National Trust
Gay Pride parades gain momentum after court rulings
San Francisco and major cities hosted Pride marches energized by the US Supreme Court ruling striking down sodomy laws and Canada legalizing gay marriage. Organizers in Atlanta estimated a record 300 000 in the Pride Festival, while participants in New York Seattle and San Francisco linked celebrations to the high court decision and hopes for future gains in gay rights.
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San Francisco
Supreme Court
Canada
New York
Atlanta
Seattle
Marty Downs
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center
Texas
Philip Rafshoon
Outwrite
Ontario
US Supreme Court
Gene therapy progress using hepatitis B nanoparticles
Scientists from Japan and Belgium report in Nature Biotechnology that hepatitis B virus fragments can deliver disease fighting genes to liver cells, temporarily increasing blood clotting proteins in hemophiliac mice for about 40 days. Lead author: Tadanori Yamada.
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San Francisco
Nature Biotechnology
Philadelphia
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Henry Whitfield
Prudence Crandall
Paul Loether
State
Matthew Ces
Alise Viejo
Calif
Harvey Milk
George Moscone
Y Paul Elias
Sally
Dmi Steamer
CER
Daa Els
Wepre Ue
Dee Ue
Cid
Augusta
Aiken
Town
Columbia
Hilton Head
Scotchard ‘Carpet
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