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    Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. On the Supreme Court's docket

    Here are the top cases that the Supreme Court is expected to decide in the next two weeks:
    Here are the top cases that the Supreme Court is expected to decide in the next two weeks: California's Proposition 8: Does the California ballot measure limiting marriage to a man and a woman deny same-sex couples their right to the equal protection of...

    Tags: Corporate Crime, Voting, Politics, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Defense of Marriage Act

    2. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Iranians' desire for change fueled presidential upset

    TEHRAN — The stunning landslide election of Hassan Rowhani as Iran's next president highlighted a deep frustration among many Iranians about the direction of their country, especially an economy marred by skyrocketing prices, stagnant salaries and dwindling job opportunities.
    TEHRAN — The stunning landslide election of Hassan Rowhani as Iran's next president highlighted a deep frustration among many Iranians about the direction of their country, especially an economy marred by skyrocketing prices, stagnant salaries and...

    Tags: Prisons, Ali Akbar Velayati, John Kerry, Hasan Rowhani, Iran's Nuclear Program

    3. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Supreme Court considers landmark equality cases

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has devoted decades to giving meaning to the Constitution's promise of equality for all before the law.
    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has devoted decades to giving meaning to the Constitution's promise of equality for all before the law. Now, as the court heads into the final two weeks of this year's term, the justices may be about to close one...

    Tags: Social Issues, Colleges and Universities, Students, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Judges

    4. Jun 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. 'Call Me Kuchu,' 'God Loves Uganda' shed light on gay-rights fight

    As the same-sex marriage debate continues throughout the U.S., another front in the battle over gay rights has emerged thousands of miles away in the East African nation of Uganda, where in 2009 a bill was drafted that would impose the death penalty for certain homosexual behavior and prison time for anyone failing to report gays to the authorities.
    As the same-sex marriage debate continues throughout the U.S., another front in the battle over gay rights has emerged thousands of miles away in the East African nation of Uganda, where in 2009 a bill was drafted that would impose the death penalty for...

    Tags: Entertainment, Social Issues, Justice and Rights, Movies, Parliament

    5. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Iran presidential election underway

    TEHRAN — Millions of Iranians headed to the polls early Friday to choose a new president in balloting that has taken on a competitive edge as a single moderate contender faces off against a splintered array of hard-line hopefuls.
    TEHRAN — Millions of Iranians headed to the polls early Friday to choose a new president in balloting that has taken on a competitive edge as a single moderate contender faces off against a splintered array of hard-line hopefuls. Friday's election...

    Tags: Ali Akbar Velayati, Mohsen Rezai, Iraq War (2003-2011), Saeed Jalili, Hasan Rowhani

    6. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Hassan Rowhani, cleric known as a pragmatist, wins Iran election

    TEHRAN — Hassan Rowhani, who a week ago was viewed as a long-shot candidate, was declared Iran’s next president on Saturday after capturing more than half of the votes cast Friday in national elections.
    TEHRAN — Hassan Rowhani, who a week ago was viewed as a long-shot candidate, was declared Iran’s next president on Saturday after capturing more than half of the votes cast Friday in national elections. Rowhani, a 64-year-old cleric with a...

    Tags: Iran, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Politics, Saeed Jalili, Tehran (Iran)

    7. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Judge in Zimmerman trial bans potential juror from courthouse

    SANFORD, Fla. — A potential juror for the George Zimmerman murder case was dismissed from consideration and ordered not to come back to the courthouse until the trial is over after he complained about the jury process outside the assembly room Friday.
    SANFORD, Fla. — A potential juror for the George Zimmerman murder case was dismissed from consideration and ordered not to come back to the courthouse until the trial is over after he complained about the jury process outside the assembly room...

    Tags: Seminole County, Justice System, Mark O'Mara, George Zimmerman, Lawyers

    8. Jun 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Rowhani appears headed to landslide win in Iran elections

    TEHRAN — Hassan Rowhani, a cleric embraced by reformists and moderates as an alternative to the nation’s hard-line leadership,  appeared headed  toward a landslide victory Saturday in elections  to succeed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
    TEHRAN — Hassan Rowhani, a cleric embraced by reformists and moderates as an alternative to the nation’s hard-line leadership,  appeared headed  toward a landslide victory Saturday in elections  to succeed Iranian President Mahmoud...

    Tags: Ali Akbar Velayati, Justice and Rights, Mohsen Rezai, National Government, Saeed Jalili

    9. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. 'The Daily Show' mocks gay marriage opponents around the globe

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    Given the rapidly evolving status of gay rights here in the U.S, where the Boy Scouts of America recently lifted a ban on gay youths and the Supreme Court prepares to rule on two same-sex marriage cases,  John Oliver decided it was time to check up on the...

    Tags: Family, Boy Scouts of America, Paris (France), Francis I, Fox News Channel (tv network)

    10. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Housing discrimination hasn't disappeared

    The reassuring story of desegregation in America has gotten a lot of play these last few years. Black migration to suburbs and an influx of immigrants, we're told, have relegated all-white neighborhoods to the ash heap of history. It&rsquo;s &ldquo;THE END OF THE SEGREGATED CENTURY,&rdquo; <a href="http://www.manhattan-institute.org/html/cr_66.htm">one recent study</a> breathlessly reported.
    The reassuring story of desegregation in America has gotten a lot of play these last few years. Black migration to suburbs and an influx of immigrants, we're told, have relegated all-white neighborhoods to the ash heap of history. It’s “THE...

    Tags: Real Estate Agents, Social Issues, Discrimination, Services and Shopping, Crime, Law and Justice

    11. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. California Rep. Linda Sanchez asks FTC to investigate Herbalife

    A California congresswoman asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate allegations that Herbalife Ltd. operates a well-disguised pyramid scheme that victimizes &ldquo;our country&rsquo;s most vulnerable populations.&rdquo;
    This post has been updated. See the note below for details.
    A California congresswoman asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate allegations that Herbalife Ltd. operates a well-disguised pyramid scheme that victimizes “our country’s most vulnerable populations.” Rep. Linda T. Sanchez...

    Tags: Corporate Crime, Mutual Funds, Linda Sanchez, Fraud, Herbalife Limited

    12. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Lesbians and gays see a more accepting society

    A sweeping new study of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans finds that the overwhelming majority believe society has grown more accepting over the last decade &mdash; and will continue to do so in the decade to come.
    A sweeping new study of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans finds that the overwhelming majority believe society has grown more accepting over the last decade — and will continue to do so in the decade to come. Yet many said they...

    Tags: Family, Gay Rights, Justice and Rights, Social Issues, Belief and Faith

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