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• A New York Times First? Wikipedia Cited as a News Source

  
  Mediaite — Authority: 797
  The New York Times Magazine this weekend features a profile about three generations of the comedic Elliott family. But one aspect of the writing of the story seems a bit funny : Chris’s father is Bob Elliott, one half of the legendary radio comedy team Bob and Ray. Bob’s wife’s first husband was Raymond ...
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• NC same-gender adoption case continues

  
  Anglican Mainstream — Authority: 157
  By Charlie Butts, OneNewsNow Several organizations are asking the North Carolina Supreme Court to review a lower-court decision permitting same-gender adoption. The court ruled in a case involving two lesbians, one of whom is State Senator Julia Boseman (D-New Hanover). Bosemans partner Melissa Jarrell had a baby ...
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• Gun ruling reversal tests domestic violence law

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  A Rock County man sentenced to two years in federal prison for shooting a deer while he was on probation for domestic violence has had his case overturned by a federal appeals court. The case could have far-ranging impact in the gun-rights debate. For Steve Skoien, it meant hell be home for the holidays. The 7th ...
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• Dupage Launches Programs to Combat Elder Abuse (IL. USA)

  
  Spotlight on Elder Abuse — Authority: 140
  DuPage launches programs to combat elder abuse November 28, 2009  Sun-Times Media Wire Police in DuPage County launched a partnership last week hoping to raise awareness about elder abuse--a "hidden crime" that has been on the rise in Illinois. Last week, DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba ...
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• Occupy California

  
  chtodelat news — Authority: 468
  http://occupyca.wordpress.com/ A short film on the occupation of Wheeler Hall ,  at University of California, Berkeley: Why occupation? Why barricades? Why would an emancipatory movement, one which seeks to unchain people from debt and compulsory labor, chain the doors of a building? Why would a group of ...
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• Administration’s Highest Ranking Gay Employee Ordered to Deny Gay/Lesbian Partner Benefits?

  
  OutGayLife.com — Authority: 158
  Back in February I posted about a ruling by a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge regarding the offering of health benefits to the spouse of a lesbian employee in a decision it appeared would directly challenge DOMA. Michelangelo Signorile points out some troubling activity on this case which was just written up in ...
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• Amnesty declares new case of Western Sahara ‘disappeared’ at hands of Morocco, expresses fear of torture

  
  asvdh — Authority: 136
  Urgent Action: Enforced Disappearance of man in Morocco Ahmed Mahmoud Haddi, a Sahrawi man aged about 32, was abducted on 28 October by people suspected of being members of Moroccan security forces. He may have been subjected to an enforced disappearance, and is at risk of torture or other ill-treatment. Ahmed ...
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• Iowa Court of Appeals Strikes Down Portion of Iowa ICWA

  
  Turtle Talk — Authority: 435
  Here is the opinion in In re J.L . An excerpt: We find that Iowa Code section 232B.5(10) and (13) that prevents a child subject to the proceedings from objecting to a motion to transfer is unconstitutional. Additionally, we find that Iowa Code section 232B.5(13) defining good cause to deny a motion to transfer is ...
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• Thankful for Obama

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  The Obama juggernaut is fragmenting upon the jagged outcroppings of American popular resistance. Yes, his health care catastrophe might just pass Congress. Accounting gimmickry, rhetorical appeals to Americans most decent moral impulses, and $300 million bribes will do that for even the worst legislation. But the ...
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• Hong Kong cabin crew alleges age discrimination by British Airways

  
  eTurboNews - Travel and Tourism Industry News — Authority: 542
  Fifteen female international cabin crew who are alleging age and race discrimination on the part of their former employer, British Airways, will have their case heard today (Thursday) before the Emplo read more
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• CA: Prop 8 Sponsors Appeal Campaign Record Decision to 9th Circuit

  
  OutGayLife.com — Authority: 158
  A federal appeals court has agreed to consider whether the sponsors of Californias gay marriage ban must turn over some internal campaign records as part of a lawsuit against Proposition 8. Protect Marriage, the coalition of religious and social conservative groups behind Prop. 8, wants to safeguard its private ...
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• An Appeal for Solidarity from Dutch Squatters

  
  chtodelat news — Authority: 468
  [Thanks to Reclaiming Spaces for sending this down the line.] We are squatters from the Netherlands. We are asking you to organize a protest (for example by dutch embassy) in your country against squatting prohibition in the Netherlands. We suggest to organize your protests between 26 and 28 of November, because ...
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• The Case of Bobby Woods

  
  The StandDown Texas Project — Authority: 529
  The Texas Observer has streaming video of Bobby Woods to complement Renee Feltz report, " Possibly Retarded Prisoner Faces Execution ." When Texas reopens its execution chamber after a Thanksgiving break, the first man set to die may be mentally retarded. A 2002 Supreme Court ruling bans the execution of mentally ...
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• Judge Orders Release Of Algerian From Guantánamo (But He’s Not Going Anywhere)

  
  Andy Worthington — Authority: 572
  On Friday, District Court Judge Gladys Kessler ordered the release from Guantánamo of Farhi Saeed bin Mohammed, a 48-year old Algerian, after granting his habeas corpus petition. Her ruling has not yet been unclassified, so the reasons for her decision are not yet clear, but it is significant that the ruling now ...
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• Mirwaiz appeals EU to play role in Kashmir settlement

  
  Dr Nasir Khan — Authority: 439
  Continued detention of Hurriyet leaders denounced   Kashmir Media Service , Nov 24, 2009 Srinagar, November 24 (KMS): The APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq briefed a European Union delegation, today, about the gross human rights violations by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir. The delegation comprising ...
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• Buda residents to appeal

  
  Newstreamz San Marcos — Authority: 151
  The attorney for two Buda men who sued the city to put a land use change up to public referendum said his clients will appeal an appeals court decision against the referendum.
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• More Harm Than Good: Why Capital Punishment Doesn’t Work

  
  The Criminal Lawyer — Authority: 110
  Without much media fanfare, the Supreme Court has already decided two capital-punishment cases this month. The first, Bobby v. Van Hook , came down on the 9th, and dealt with a case from early 1985. Nearly 25 years ago, Van Hook went looking for someone to rob, trolled a Cincinnati gay bar, and seduced a guy he ...
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• Meijer can be prosecuted for campaign law violations

  
  Michigan Messenger — Authority: 636
  The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that Meijer can be prosecuted criminally for violations of state campaign laws, overturning a lower court ruling to the contrary. This is the latest development in a complex series of court cases involving the retail giant’s illegal and secret backing of a recall referendum ...
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• Judge turns back Buda referendum bid

  
  Newstreamz San Marcos — Authority: 151
  A state appeals court last week turned back Buda citizens who hoped to vote down a land use change, saying a city council decision clearing the way for US Foodservice to locate in the eastern extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) is not subject to referendum.
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• Ginger-Mascarpone Icebox Cake

  
  Dozen Flours — Authority: 440
  T his past weekend I met up for a potluck with a few of the folks that I went river rafting with back in September. I wanted to make something that would appeal to a lot of people, was creamy and cold, and didnt involve chocolate. I was having a bit of trouble finding a recipe that would meet all my requirements until ...
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