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Maryland Governor to File Legislation Repealing Death Penalty

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has set the state on the path to repealing the death penalty, announcing that he will file legislation this week with the Maryland General Assembly to eliminate capital punishment. Lawmakers and civil rights groups, including the NAACP and Maryland Citizens Against State Executions, supported the governor during an event Tuesday. “I [...]

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African-Americans, Latinos Key Gay Marriage Election Advances

The hot-button issue of gay marriage had appeared on state ballots 29 times prior to the most recent elections and lost every time. But last Tuesday’s results may have marked a watershed moment for the gay marriage movement as voters in three states voted to legalize it, while a fourth voted against a proposed ban. [...]

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Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe Poses For Gay Magazine

Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has been hit by plenty of times by defenders, but now he is dishing the biggest hit of his life by posing for OUT Magazine in their current issue to support same-sex marriage. Kluwe has been a long-time fighter for those whom he believes are not receiving equal protection under [...]

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Kentucky Lands Top Recruits, Harrison Twins

Identical twins Andrew and Aaron Harrison, considered the top high school backcourt in the nation, committed to Kentucky, assuring the Wildcats’ prominence for years to come. From Richmond, Texas, the brothers chose Kentucky over Maryland and SMU. “We liked coach (John) Calipari’s fire to win and we want to win a national chmpionship,” Andrew said. [...]

Qualified, Yet Single

Qualified, Yet Single: Why Good Men Remain Single

For women who want to know why good men remain single, “Qualified, yet Single” is a straightforward, sincere and informative film that highlights some of the personal, interpersonal and emotional challenges that influence why some good men decide to remain single. Through heartbreak trauma, peer pressure and negative societal influences, a diverse group of fifteen [...]