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Advocates ask for ordinances to ban discrimination,`Someone could get fired for being gay'
Reporter, PhotographerSpringfield City Council members could soon decide if they will change the city's discrimination ordinance to include rights for gays. Under the current non-discrimination ordinance age, race, creed, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin,...Tags: Human Rights, Justice and Rights, Discrimination, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians
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Two Arkansas men are the first in nation to be sentenced under federal hate crime act
Reporter, PhotographerA judge sentenced Frankie Maybee, 20, and Sean Popejoy, 19, both of Green Forest, Arkansas, for their roles in committing federal hate crimes. They are the first defendants to be sentenced under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes...Tags: Civil Rights, Hate Crimes, Laws, Racism, Court Preliminary
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Update: Former Greene County Deputy Suing Sheriff, Major After Reporting Sexual Harassment
ReporterA former Greene County deputy is suing his former employer, claiming he was discriminated against for reporting sexual harassment. Jacob Marler filed a civil lawsuit against Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott, Greene County Major Phil Corcoran and the...Tags: Human Rights, Justice and Rights, Sex Crimes, Trials, Sexual Misconduct
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An Ordinance Could Soon Regulate Suspensions or the act of Hanging the Human Body from Pierced Hooks
Reporter, PhotographerA Springfield couple is concerned about what their kids are seeing from their own backyard. Their concerns caused Springfield-Greene County Health Department officials to research an extreme body modification trend. The body modification is called...Tags: Arts and Culture, Religion and Belief, Hinduism, Diseases and Illnesses, Native Americans
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After an ACLU Complaint, Springfield Changes Policy for Police Protection Fees During Parades
Reporter, PhotographerThe city of Springfield is changing its policy on who pays for police fees during a parade. A warning from the American Civil Liberties Union sparked the change. Members of the ACLU told city leaders they must either charge everyone or no one for police...Tags: NAACP, Holidays, Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Entertainment Events
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Inside the Courtroom: Day Two of Testimony in the Rolland Comstock Wrongful Death Civil Trial
Reporter, PhotographerScroll down to see the latest updates from inside the courtroom starting at 9:00 Wednesday morning. The second day of testimony is underway in a rare civil case filed before any criminal charges. Faith Stocker is suing her mother, Alberta Comstock,...Tags: Criminals, Health, Murder, Divorce, Human Interest
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Inside the Courtroom: Alberta Comstock Takes Stand, Sister Offers Alibi in Day Three of Testimony in the Rolland Comstock Wrongful Death Civil Trial
Reporter, PhotographerScroll down to see the latest updates in bold print from inside the courtroom starting at 8:45 Thursday morning. An ex-wife at the center of a rare wrongful death trial could testify as early as today. Just how many questions she will answer without...Tags: Arts and Culture, Drug Use, Death Penalty, Health, Human Body
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Jury Finds in Favor of Rolland Comstock's Daughter and Against His Ex-Wife in Wrongful Death Civil Trial
Reporter, PhotographerScroll down to bold print to find live updates inside the courtroom. Check back and refresh this page for the latest developments or follow KSPR reporter Emily Rittman on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/EmilyKSPR Closing arguments are...Tags: Justice System, Crimes, Sports, Laws, Murder
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Boy Scouts of America delegates vote to remove ban on gay scouts
ReutersGRAPEVINE, Texas, May 23 (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America approved a proposal on Thursday to end a ban on openly gay scouts that has been in place throughout the organization's 103-year history, the group said in a statement. The vote by more than...Tags: Youth Organizations, Social Organizations, Boy Scouts of America
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After months of debate, Boy Scouts' ban on openly gay youth lifted
In an emotionally charged vote Thursday, the Boy Scouts of America lifted its ban on gay youth starting in January, the latest sign of a shift in American attitudes toward gays and lesbians. After months of debate in local districts, more than 61...
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Gay community in Orlando applauds Scouts decision
The Boy Scouts of America's decision to lift the ban on gay Scouts is a big step in the right direction, gay community leaders said Thursday. "It's the right thing to do. It shows the Boy Scouts are moving into the 21st century and away from archaic...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Youth Organizations, Roman Catholicism, Social Organizations, Boy Scouts of America
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