Santa Monica nativity clash heads to federal court
The Santa Monica Nativity Scene Committee sues over a city ban on a 14-scene Christmas display, arguing free speech violations as atheist activists shift to public space battles. The case asks a federal judge to reinstate Jesus birth depiction while atheists push for more visible non-belief in public displays.
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Maine Maryland and Washington gay marriage laws spark wedding boost
Wedding trade eyes gains as Maine Maryland and Washington legalize same sex marriage. Officials like Jennifer Lewis McShern expect regional tourism and economic benefits from 18 000 couples wedding under new laws. The Williams Institute estimates at least 166 million in wedding spending and related jobs.
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Pro and anti gay protests clash in Paris
In Paris Catholics marching for a pro family stance clashed with Femen activists who demonstrated topless and chanted slogans. Protesters shoved the topless feminists to the ground as security officials moved to separate them. Similar protests occurred across France as the draft law to legalize gay marriage faced opposition.
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Nudity ban eyed in San Francisco
City lawmakers consider an ordinance to prohibit nudity in most public places in San Francisco with a first offense fine up to 100 dollars. The measure follows a two year dispute related to the Castro District and local supervisor Scott Wiener.
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