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'Duck Dynasty' day gets school district in hot water with NAACP
Pop2itA school district in Arizona is being forced to apologize after a "Duck Dynasty"-themed spirit day during prom week turned ugly.... -
O'Malley signs death penalty repeal
Surrounded by religious leaders, civil rights activists and others who have fought for years to stop executions in Maryland, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed legislation Thursday repealing the state's death penalty. Unless the law is overturned in a...
Tags: Government, Republican Party, Scott Shellenberger, Martin O'Malley, Politics
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O'Malley to sign death penalty repeal today
Gov. Martin O'Malley will sign legislation Thursday morning abolishing capital punishment in Maryland -- a goal of his since he took office in 2007. The governor's approval will make Maryland the 18th state to repeal the death penalty. A throng of...
Tags: Government, Punishment, Basilica of the Assumption, Executive Branch, Archdiocese of Baltimore
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Allentown resident: "We're standing here for nothing."
Valley 610The mood at last night's Allentown City Council meeting was just a little bit different last night, and it might have something to do with the recent candidates debate. The crowd that turned out for the 5:30. p.m. meeting was less than half of what... -
Debate scheduled for Allentown council candidates
Valley 610In heavily Democratic Allentown, the upcoming primary for city council is going to be the race to watch. Voters can get to know the candidates this week at a debate hosted by the local NAACP. The forum, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, will be held at... -
Rev. Bob Stevens: Are Allentown officials listening to concerns of city residents?
Can we talk? Joan Rivers always used that line to introduce the next string of jokes. But what I want to talk about with you is no joking matter. A year ago more than 200 people gathered at historic Zion's "Liberty Bell" United Church of Christ to...
Tags: Government, Economic Policy, Public Officials, Liberty Bell, Allentown
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Rand Paul's rough day at Howard University
WASHINGTON -- Tea party titan Rand Paul, visiting Howard University on Wednesday, told students that he had been called "either brave or crazy to be here" at the historically black college. Probably some of each: brave, because he's trying to sell...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Voting, Republican Party, Tea Party Movement
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Moses Harrison, 1932-2013
Former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Moses Harrison was a longtime foe of the death penalty. During his tenure as chief justice of the state high court, he appeared on the TV news show "60 Minutes" with Mike Wallace to discuss the state's death...
Tags: Punishment, Christianity, Trials, Mount Vernon, Elections
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Veterans group complicates things for loan bill
It's funny how the vibe around a piece of legislation can change. Several weeks ago, a bill that would let consumer lenders increase the cost of borrowing was, politically speaking, not especially dicey. The groups that opposed it — Progress...
Tags: Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Loans, Don Gaetz, Credit and Debt, Consumers
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Comedian from 'Saturday Night Live,' hit NBC sitcom to perform at Musikest Cafe
Lehigh Valley Music presents FESTBLOGA comedian who’s had success on “Saturday Night Live” and a popular NBC-TV sitcom will perform at Musikfest Café, the venue just announced. Tracy Morgan, whose “SNL” chatacters include the memorable Brian Fellow and Astronaut... -
Martinsville councilwoman offended by quilt students presented as gift to city council
WDBJ7 ReporterA city councilwoman says a quilt made by a group of students should not be allowed to hang in the Martinsville City administration building. She says the quilt is offensive to African Americans. But the students who made it say it showcases what...Tags: Government, Teaching and Learning, Students, Executive Branch, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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Former member of Jefferson County Board of Education to fill vacancy
richardb@herald-mail.comLarry Togans, a former eight-year member of the Jefferson County Board of Education, has been chosen to fill out the remainder of the term of former board President Peter Dougherty. The vacancy was created last month when he was appointed to succeed...
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