Monthly Archives: June 2012

Saudia Arabia will allow “qualified” women to participate in Olympics

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Haley Behre

The article below comes from Human Rights Watch, and is about Saudi Arabia allowing “qualified” women to compete in this year’s Olympics— something the country has never allowed before. The announcement comes weeks before the Olympics are set to begin. … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 28, 2012 by Haley Behre
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Supreme Court upholds Obamacare

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Haley Behre

On Thursday, June 28 the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling on the Affordable Care Act, upholding the main components of the controversial law that would mandate majority of American citizens to get health care. The justices came to … Continue reading →

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NJ introduces bill to help Indonesians

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Haley Behre

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey has introduced a bill that would help Indonesians who have fled religious persecution by anti-Christian extremists in the majority Muslim nation. “America has a long history of … Continue reading →

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Opinion recap: Immigration and judicial styles : SCOTUSblog

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Haley Behre

Read an opinion about the Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona immigration laws on Opinion recap: Immigration and judicial styles : SCOTUSblog. The decision was handed down Tuesday. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the controversial Obamacare court case … Continue reading →

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Letters of Note: Ronald Reagan

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Haley Behre

I have copied and pasted a letter from letters of note. It is from 1984 when a child wrote former President Ronald Reagan. I find this letter hilarious and a bit of comic relief. I have copied and pasted it … Continue reading →

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Jerry Sandusky found guilty

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Haley Behre

The jury found Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 out of the 48 sex abuse counts on Friday, June 22, according to ABC News. Sandusky, former Penn State football coach, could face life in prison. He faces a maximum sentence of … Continue reading →

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Gay pageant winner murdered

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Haley Behre

Please read this article from news24.com about a gay pageant winner being murdered. It saddens me that Africa, despite all of its progress, seems to be regressing when it comes to LGBT rights. LGBT people are people, period. They deserve … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 13, 2012 by Haley Behre

Originally posted on PositivePressAgency:
*update* Zack on his journey By Charles Gichane JUNE 9 – Safaricom, Kenya Red Cross and the Kenyan Paraplegic Organization (KPO) have pledged to donate Sh17 million over the next ten months to raise money for the…

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Suicides among US troops surge this year

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Haley Behre

The article below was written by Associated Press reporter Robert Burns and was found on ABC News‘ website. It talks about the sudden surge in suicides among U.S. troops. According to the article, suicides among troops had leveled off in … Continue reading →

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