Boy Scouts Will Allow Openly Gay Members

The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to overturn a 22 year-old ban on openly gay members.

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This is amazing.

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Boy Scouts Caught Kicking Out Gay Scout On Tape

Although the Boys Scouts of America has voted to allow gay members, openly gay men such as Jones are still be barred from leadership positions such as the one he applied to.

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Rand Paul Opposes Domestic Drones, But Will He Do So if He Becomes President?

Paul's Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013 bill is a good move ahead of the 2016 election. Will his position evolve if he does become president?

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Ed Markey Is Against Outside Spending On Campaigns, Unless It's For Ed Markey's Campaign

In the Massachusetts Senate special election, Markey has been pressuring Gomez to sign the People's Pledge. Though Markey is violating that same pledge, just as he did in the primary.

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Man Shoots Up Strip Club After DJ Refuses to Play His Favorite Song

Does this say something about the culture of violence in the United States, or the power of popular music?

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This Mississippi Law Could Send You to Jail For Suffering a Miscarriage

This case could set a dangerous precedent for many stillborn and miscarriage births leading to prosecutions in Mississippi and other states.

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Disney Can Do Princesses, But When They Take On 'Star Wars,' Will the Force Be With Them?

Disney wields magic frequently, but what about lightsabers? Here's my advice to Disney on how NOT to ruin Star Wars.

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John McCain Slams Fellow GOP Senator Mike Lee On Senate Floor

John McCain took the Senate floor on Thursday to reply to Mike Lee's criticism of the looming bicameral conference regarding the budget debt ceiling.

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Did Steubenville Administrators Protect Two Rapists Because They Were Star Athletes?

A Grand Jury is investigating whether the coaches and administrators knew of the crime, as indicated by a series of text messages introduced at trial.

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According to Anthony Weiner’s Website, He’s Running for Mayor … Of Pittsburgh

Anthony Weiner's campaign site recently uploaded an image of Pittsburgh for its banner. But Weiner is running for mayor of New York City ...

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