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Washington’s National Cathedral To Perform Same Sex Weddings

Washington DC's National Cathedral To Perform Same Sex Weddings

The freedom of all Americans to marry without consideration of their sexual orientation took a giant step forward today with the news that the National Cathedral in Washington, DC will soon begin to perform same sex weddings. According to the Associated Press, church officials will announce Wednesday that the Cathedral will perform the sacred rites… Read more »

Supreme Court To Hear Two Gay Marriage Cases In 2013

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The Supreme Court will rule on two major cases related to gay marriage during 2013. The Supreme Court announced today that it will review California’s gay marriage ban as well as the Defense of Marriage Act. The Ticket reports that Prop. 8, California’s gay marriage ban, was passed in 2008 after the state legalized same… Read more »

Scott Walker Refuses To Implement Health Care Reform

Scott Walker said he will not implement health care reform

Scott Walker does know that the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act on Thursday, but the Wisconsin governor just doesn’t care. Fresh off his June 5 recall election win, Walker said the state will not move forward with implementing the health care overhaul, even though it was upheld against a Supreme Court challenge. He… Read more »

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform, Responses Mixed

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform

In a historic decision today, the Supreme Court upheld a critical piece of the health care reform President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. The piece of health care reform, which is also commonly referred to as “ObamaCare,” requires all Americans to acquire health insurance. The decision also upholds an individual tax mandate for individuals who do… Read more »

America Waits Anxiously For The Supreme Court To Rule On Obamacare

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The citizens of the United States are waiting anxiously for the Supreme Court to announce its decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act or as it has come to be known, Obamacare. The controversial legislation is the cornerstone of the Obama presidency despite the fact that the majority of Americans do not agree… Read more »

FCC Profanity Policy Kiboshed By Supreme Court

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The FCC’s profanity policy was curbed today, with the highest court in the land ruling against the Federal Communications Commission in a unanimous decision. The FCC’s profanity policy ruling specifically referenced two incidents. One was involving a “person named Nicole Ritchie,” who nearly a decade ago uttered a profane phrase, remarking at the Billboard Awards… Read more »