The evolving concept of marriage across history and law
A reflective piece traces marriage as a changing institution from property and status to a bond of love. It notes that laws once protected male prerogatives and spousal rape, and suggests gay marriage debates reflect ongoing evolution toward broader rights.
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New York
Court of Appeals
Political contact list for Kansas officials
A dense roster of lawmakers and offices in Kansas including U S Senator Pat Roberts Sam Brownback and U S Rep Jim Ryan Gov Kathleen Sebelius State Senators Pat Apple Derek Schmidt and State Representatives Tom Holland Bill Feuerborn Joe Humerickhouse and Bill Otto with addresses phone numbers and web forms for public contact.
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House
Washington
D.C
Whitehouse
U.S
Pat Roberts
Hart Senate
Senate
Roberts
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Jim Ryan
Rayburn House
Kathleen Sebelius
State Capitol
Topeka
Ksgovernor
Pat Apple
Apple
State
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Tom Holland
Holland
Bill Feuerborn
Feuerborn
Joe Humerickhouse
Homerickhouse
Bill Otto
Otto
GOP cynicism on campaign finance and 527 loopholes
Rich Lowry argues Republicans exaggerate concern for First Amendment rights to justify tighter rules on 527 groups while liberal donors flood these committees. He notes McCain Feingold pushed limits, praises the open system, and warns that lawmakers will chase activity into 501c4s, creating new loopholes.
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George Soros
House
Soros
George Bush
Bush
Supreme Court
Court
Eye of
Newt
McCain-Feingold
Swift Boat Veterans For Truth
GOP
John Kerry
Oil policy favors firms as US pays for Gulf giveaways
Donald Kaul argues that Congress and the Bush administration expanded tax incentives and royalty breaks for Gulf oil producers. He cites a pattern from 1995 through the 2000s, noting potential costs to taxpayers between 7 and 28 billion dollars while executives profit. He mentions Rep. Edward Markey’s push for full royalties and quotes Gail Norton on contractual limits.
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Energy Company
Ottawa Readers Forum asks letters under 400 words
The Ottawa Herald invites readers to submit Letters to the Readers Forum. Include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters must be 400 words or less, may be edited for length and clarity, and one letter per month. Form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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