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    Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Jason Collins and Tim Tebow: Lessons in being true to yourself

    On Monday, two stories captivated the sports world: pro basketball player Jason Collins <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-collins-gay-athlete-20130430,0,4843863.story%20">came out as gay,</a> and the outspoken Christian quarterback Tim Tebow was cut from t<a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-jets-release-tim-tebow-20130429,0,569153.story">he New York Jets.&nbsp;</a>
    On Monday, two stories captivated the sports world: pro basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay, and the outspoken Christian quarterback Tim Tebow was cut from the New York Jets.  One man belatedly discovered the value in being true to himself,...

    Tags: ESPN (tv network), Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Sports, Civil Rights

    2. Mar 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Mark Burnett and Roma Downey put faith in 'The Bible' for History

    Mark Burnett, one of the most prolific reality-show producers on television, is going from scorched earth to burning bush.
    Mark Burnett, one of the most prolific reality-show producers on television, is going from scorched earth to burning bush. The former military paratrooper who made his name in Hollywood with back-biting, take-no-prisoners programs such as "Survivor,"...

    Tags: Walmart, Christianity, Celebrities, Mark Burnett, Steven Spielberg

    3. Jan 5, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  3. 25 years ago: Pete Maravich's tragic trip to Pasadena

    Pete Maravich came to town 25 years ago, Jan. 5, 1988. No newspaper, local or national, had an obituary prepared. No need, presumably.
    Pete Maravich came to town 25 years ago, Jan. 5, 1988. No newspaper, local or national, had an obituary prepared. No need, presumably. Everything seemed normal that morning in the gymnasium at the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena. Maravich had...

    Tags: Utah Jazz, Joe DiMaggio, Heart Problems, National Basketball Association, Boston Celtics

    4. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. For the record

    Animal shelters: A column in the Jan. 5 Section A about the euthanizing of impounded animals said that 50,000 animals are euthanized yearly in Los Angeles city animal shelters. The correct figure is 20,000 euthanized; 50,000 is the number of animals...

    Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Water Pollution, Conservation

    5. Sep 20, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Chick-fil-A says its donations 'mischaracterized' for months

    A day after a Chicago official said Chick-fil-A would stop giving money to anti-gay marriage groups, the fast-food chain issued a statement saying that &ldquo;for many months now&rdquo; its corporate donations have &ldquo;been mischaracterized.&rdquo;
    A day after a Chicago official said Chick-fil-A would stop giving money to anti-gay marriage groups, the fast-food chain issued a statement saying that “for many months now” its corporate donations have “been mischaracterized.” In...

    Tags: Proco Joe Moreno, Dan T. Cathy, Food Industry, Family, Christianity

    6. Sep 19, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Chick-fil-A promises to stop giving money to anti-gay groups

    Chick-fil-A has pledged to stop giving money to anti-gay groups and to back off political and social debates after an executive&rsquo;s comments this summer landed the fast-food chain smack in the middle of the gay marriage debate.
    Chick-fil-A has pledged to stop giving money to anti-gay groups and to back off political and social debates after an executive’s comments this summer landed the fast-food chain smack in the middle of the gay marriage debate. The Civil Rights...

    Tags: Food Industry, Dan T. Cathy, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Crime, Law and Justice, Companies and Corporations

    7. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  7. Out-of-state spending likely swayed some state judge elections

    The Center for Public Integrity
    WASHINGTON Nonprofits and other interest groups spent more than $11.7 million in 10 high-profile state Supreme Court elections in 2012 and 2013, with more than a third of the money coming from outside state lines. Out-of-state influence likely helped...

    Tags: Chicago Elections, Human Rights, Marriage, Civil Rights, Laws

    8. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  8. Some Marlins players to join in religious promotion

    "There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and 108 stitches in a baseball. When I heard that, I gave Jesus a chance." — Annie Savoy, "Bull Durham" Susan Sarandon's character in "Bull Durham" expressed her unwavering devotion to the Church of...

    Tags: Baseball, Miami Dolphins, Coors Field, Religious Events, Matzoh

    9. May 21, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  9. Keeping a watchful eye on IRS

    The popular impression is that President Barack Obama's Internal Revenue Service harassed only tea party and patriot-like groups seeking tax-exempt status.
    The popular impression is that President Barack Obama's Internal Revenue Service harassed only tea party and patriot-like groups seeking tax-exempt status. If it were only so. Allegations of IRS harassment of pro-life and religious groups reach as far...

    Tags: Taxation, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Aaron Schock, Planned Parenthood, Religion and Belief

    10. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  10. National Day of Prayer Thursday

    The Somerset County National Day of Prayer program will be held Thursday on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse.  The program will begin at noon and conclude at 1 p.m. There will be a short time of praise and worship beginning at 11:50 a.m....

    Tags: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Anglicanism

    11. Mar 26, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Focus on the Family leader speaks on same-sex marriage

    <span style="font-size: small;">As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over the legality of gay marriage, NPR's Rachel Martin interviewed Jim Daly, head of Focus on the Family about same-sex marriage and Scripture.</span>
    As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over the legality of gay marriage, NPR's Rachel Martin interviewed Jim Daly, head of Focus on the Family about same-sex marriage and Scripture. Here are excerpts of what Daly had to say: You know, when we look...

    Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Family, Gays and Lesbians, Genesis (music group), U.S. Supreme Court

    12. Feb 25, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Illinois Catholic couple taking on Obama over contraception mandate

    An Oak Brook health care company and its Roman Catholic owners who don't want to include birth control in their employees' benefits still have no choice, despite exceptions to the contraception mandate proposed by the Obama administration this month.
    An Oak Brook health care company and its Roman Catholic owners who don't want to include birth control in their employees' benefits still have no choice, despite exceptions to the contraception mandate proposed by the Obama administration this month....

    Tags: Christianity, Small Businesses, Nursing, Unemployment Benefits, Medical Procedures and Tests

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