Stephanie Samuel

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  Jan 19, 2011

  Obama Mentions Human Rights with China's Hu amid Pressure

  President Barack Obama made a brief mention of human rights as he welcomed China's president, Hu Jintao, Wednesday morning.

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  Jan 19, 2011

  Supreme Court Denies Pastor's Appeal in DC Gay Marriage Case

  The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Tuesday to hear the appeal of Washington D.C.\'s gay marriage law, ending a local pastor\'s efforts to uphold the institution\'s traditional definition.

• Jan 18, 2011

  Facebook Co-Founder Seeks Legalized Gay Marriage in NY

  The co-founder of Facebook and his boyfriend are seeking a same-sex marriage in New York. The announcement comes as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to propose state legislation to redefine marriage.

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  Jan 17, 2011

  Ill. Church Leaders Reject Gays Misrepresenting MLK's Legacy

  Chicago pastors, ministers and political figures gathered at Freedom Baptist Church in Hillside, Ill., to establish Martin Luther King, Jr. as a man of God and a leader who fought for the civil rights of African-Americans.

• Jan 17, 2011

  Poll: Support for Healthcare Repeal Drops, but Opposition Remains

  A new poll shows that support for repealing the contentious healthcare reform bill has dropped and only a minority of Americans oppose it.

• Jan 16, 2011

  Pro-Lifers Disappointed with Tele-Abortion Decision

  Iowa medical regulators disappointed pro-life advocates by ruling not to sanction a doctor for remotely prescribing abortion pills to patients in rural areas.

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  Jan 15, 2011

  Many Catch 'Hope Bug' as Sudan Vote Nears End

  There will be many challenges ahead for the Christian-dominated South Sudan as the region concludes seven days of voting for a divided or united country, a World Vision adviser said.

• Jan 14, 2011

  Pastors to Utah Sheriff: God Is Not OK With Death Penalty

  Utah Church leaders expressed their distress Wednesday at a letter written by a county sheriff asserting that God is OK with the death penalty.

• Jan 14, 2011

  Justice Department Submits 'Deficient' Appeal to Challenges Against DOMA

  The Department of Justice on Thursday filed an appeal in two cases in defense of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Some are criticizing DOJ\'s defense as \"deficient.\"

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  Jan 14, 2011

  Ohio U. to Offer Gender-Neutral Dorms

  Ohio University will allow male, female, gay and straight students to cohabitate in the same room during a one-year trial of gender-neutral dormitories.for a one-year trial of gender neutral dormitories.