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Supreme Court ruling reshapes same sex marriage debate
Landmark decision in United States v Windsor upends DOMA by striking its equal protection flaw. Court voided federal tax denial for Windsor and Spyer, while stopping short of nationwide legalization but moves toward broader acceptance. The ruling also nullified California Proposition 8 on a standing technicality, highlighting the evolution of gay rights from Stonewall to modern courts.
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My Money Pit Bathroom Remodel Saga
A chaotic home renovation story where a couple’s bathroom remodel spirals from a $500 to $1,000 project into a $17,000 debacle. The contractor uncovers rotted wood, walls to studs, and endless changes driven by the wife’s demands, Lowe's visits, and techy upgrades.
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Opinion on Snowden Manning and classified leaks
The author weighs the ethics of leaking classified data and government secrecy. They argue secrecy can be vital for national security and note risks to democracy when leaks go unchecked, while acknowledging pressures from the press and public safety concerns. Bradley Manning is cited as a traitor, with Snowden given mixed culpability but potential to justify his actions through public disclosure.
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Belated scoop shows IRS targeted progressives too
The memo Be on the Lookout listed liberal groups with progressive in their name among those flagged for scrutiny. Obama ally voices say the disclosure widens the IRS scandal beyond Tea Party scrutiny, while calls grow to end tax exemptions for political groups and require them to pay.
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