Loyd votes for gay marriage amendment in Kansas
Ward Loyd, a Kansas House member, supported a constitutional gay marriage amendment amid a contentious debate. The measure would reserve marriage to one man and one woman and ban civil unions, with voters slated to decide April 5. Critics warn of renewed legal challenges and increased discrimination.
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Garden City
Kansas
Loyd
Kansas House
Accusers Dropped From Shanley Case End Versus Priest Conviction
Rodney Ford notes victims feel validation while his son Greg among three accusers dropped from the Shanley case. Rahm Emanuel likens it to a rough budget call and Bush comments on a process turning more trustworthy as Israeli and Palestinian leaders seek a formal end to years of conflict.
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Rodney Ford
Greg
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Finney County and City Admin Centers Address List
Garden City commission and county administrative offices, located at 311 N Ninth St for the County Administrative Center, and 301 N Eighth St for the City Administrative Center, Garden City KS 67846. The entries specify official centers for county and city administration in Garden City.
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Forum Telegram Editor Feedback Address Guide
The Pulse lists contact options for Forum The Telegram readers to send feedback by email fax or phone and provides the mailing address 310 N Seventh St Garden City MN 67846 and the editor’s attention line.
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hanBaer
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The First Amendment text phrasing and scope summary
The text outlines five core rights: establishment of religion free exercise speech press assembly and petition. It anchors limits on government actions that could infringe these freedoms and ensures citizens may seek redress without fear. This definition guides constitutional debates and legal interpretations across civil liberties cases.
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Victory for reform gains in 2004 campaign finance
The McCain Feingold act known as BCRA passed its first test in 2004, boosting small donors and expanding party fundraising. Experts note parties collected 1.2 billion in hard money, while Democrats shifted to small donors and volunteers, narrowing the GOP edge. Face to face outreach and mobilization are key moving forward.
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Campaign Finance Institute
Washington
Michael Malbin
BCRA
Malbin
Anthony Corrado
Colby College
National Party
Jackson
Jay” Dunn
DNC
National Finance
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
John Kerry
Jack Oliver
RNC
Ohio
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Presenteeism and paid sick leave push in politics
Ellen Goodman discusses how the lack of paid sick leave harms workers and families. She notes 47 percent of private employees lack paid sick days, with 84 percent of solo workers and 86 million lacking any paid sick leave. The piece traces FMLA’s limits, the push for seven paid sick days, and bipartisan efforts amid broader debates on Social Security. She calls for optimism and coalition-building to address work family balance.
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Hillary Clinton
Debra Ness
National Partnership For Women & Families
George Bush
FMLA
Congress
Ted Kennedy
Ness
California
A Child's View Sparks Debate Over SpongeBob and Gay Issues
A parent reflects on his 10 year old son's question about SpongeBob's portrayed sexuality amid TV reports. The piece argues tolerance and criticizes Christian right campaigns linking the cartoon to gay advocacy. The author urges understanding over fear and cites marriage as a personal commitment beyond public policy.
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We Are Family Foundation
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