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Boy Scouts to Postpone Inclusion

February 13, 2013 The State Times 0

Afua Nuro, Staff Writer
Protesting Boy Scouts

   “Every day that the Boy Scouts of America delay action is another day that discrimination prevails,” said Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin. The Boy Scouts …

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With Ban Lifted, Inclusive Military Ahead

February 6, 2013 The State Times 0

Brooke Edwards, Staff WriterWomen in Combat

   Since 1994, the Pentagon’s “Com- bat Exclusion Policy” has discrimi- nated against women who serve in America’s military. Defense Secre- tary Leon Panetta has removed the …

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Action seen with New Gun Laws

January 30, 2013 The State Times 0

Kuzmich, Contributing WriterCuomo-signs-NY-gun-control-law

Governor Andrew Cuomo wasted no time passing tough gun control legislation in response to a string of high profile shootings that captivated the nation.

After tragic shootings …

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The Misleading Debate

October 24, 2012 Kate Koenig 0

Denis Krayets

On October 16, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney met at Hofstra University for the second of three presidential debates. The first debate had taken place …

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Presidential Nominees Face-Off

October 12, 2012 Kate Koenig 0

Terrance McLeod, Staff Writer

   Last Wednesday, October 3, was the first of three presidential debates. It took place at the University of Denver and was mediated by Jim Lehrer, but …

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Political Nominee Profiles

September 19, 2012 Kate Koenig 0

Afua Nuro, Staff Writer

   It’s election season! November 6 is the date in which all Americans have the right to go out and vote. It may seem like a long …