Debate over same sex marriage and family values rages
The piece surveys the 2006 Bush push for a Federal Marriage Amendment defining marriage as a man woman union. It notes public opinion, evangelical support, and contrasting divorce rates across states including Massachusetts. It argues heterosexual family problems demand attention and questions a federal ban as best remedy.
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Bush
America
United States
Gallup
George Barna Research Group
Massachusetts
U.S
Barna Group
Louisiana
New Mexico
Mississippi
Delaware
South Carolina
John W. Whitehead
Rutherford Institute
Johnw
Rutherford.org
Flag amendment would reaffirm sacred status of the flag
Stephen B. Presser argues Congress should pass the 28th Amendment, prohibiting flag desecration. He cites Texas v. Johnson and Virginia v. Black to defend restricting expression, noting broad public support and state legislative backing while framing the issue as a test of popular sovereignty and national values.
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Texas
Johnson
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Hugo Black
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U.S
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Raoul Berger
Northwestern University School of Law
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
Citizens Flag Alliance
What's Happening with High School Graduation Rates
Deanna Rodriguez notes alarming dropout trends four years into high school, with about one third not graduating and minority male on-time graduation near 50 percent. She cites national estimates, data system efforts like CalPADS, and calls for precise tracking to reveal true figures and address social consequences.
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National Center On Secondary Education and Transition
U.S. Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Harvard University
California
National Center For Education Statistics
Calpads
Department of Education
Roethlisberger crash prompts helmet law debate
Pittsburgh columnist Rex M. Rogers weighs in on motorcycle helmet laws, citing statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a Michigan bill to repeal the helmet requirement. He argues public safety justifies helmets and urges a veto, noting risks, costs, and Pedigree details of the author.
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Ben Roethlisberger
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Michigan
Jennifer Granholm
Rex M. Rogers
University of Cincinnati
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, Mich
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