Hallmark to offer gay wedding cards nationwide
Hallmark expands beyond general greetings with same sex wedding cards featuring two entwined hearts and neutral inside wording. The move, urged by consumer demand, comes as California joins Massachusetts as states recognizing gay marriage, with American Greetings taking a wait‑and‑see approach.
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U.S. States
No-fault divorce sparks 40 year debate in New York and California
Forty years after California pioneered no fault divorce, debate continues over its effects on women and children. Advocates in New York oppose faultless divorce as weakening women’s negotiating power, while experts note lower costs and less confrontation. Some studies show mixed outcomes for living standards post-divorce.
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Texas
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University of Idaho Law College
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Polygamist Fashion Styles Tie Past to Present in Texas Sect
Anthropologist Janet Bennion notes Texas polygamous women wear puff sleeves and pastel, ankle to wrist coverage blending 19th century dress with 1950s styles after a church shift toward modesty. Experts say outfits signal unity while masking internal jealousy. Hair is grown and styled by hand, tied to beliefs about cleansing feet at the Second Coming.
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