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After 8 Long Days of Asking and Telling, DADT Is Back in Effect – For Now
Last week, the news was that the military was going to accept openly gay recruits. But late Wednesday, a federal appeals court slammed on the brakes, granting a temporary freeze on last week’s orders. For at least the next five …
The Voicemail Heard ‘Round the World: Clarence Thomas’ Wife Demands Anita Hill Apology
You have one new voice message. (via Swampland)
Appeals Court to Pennsylvania Town: Illegal Immigration Is a Federal Matter
Long before Arizona’s push to promulgate restrictions, Hazleton, Pa. had its own version of a crackdown.
Stimulus Savvy? Professor Receives $700K Federal Humor Grant
Barack Obama’s February 2009 institution of a $787 billion stimulus package was no laughing matter.
Back to School: Judge Sentences Juror to Essay Assignment for Facebook Gaffe
Three weeks ago, Hadley Jons was wallowing in a defendant’s potential demise on her social networking account. Now, Jons has received her own sentence, which includes some heavy writing.
New Evidence: America’s First Female Cop was from Chicago
Historical inconsistencies have clouded which woman holds the distinction of being the nation’s first police officer.
Hurricane Earl’s Path has Surfers Salivating Over the Waves
Sand enthusiasts and water intermediaries are agitated over the potential for Hurricane Earl to dampen their Labor Day weekend. But those who own a board have different sentiments.
What About Those Broken Borders? Pew Says Illegal Immigration Is Declining
As the Obama administration battles the merits behind Arizona’s immigration law, new figures show that fewer border-hoppers are making it into the country.
Shorter Wedding Dances? YMCA Shrinks Nickname to ‘Y’
For the first time in 43 years, the Chicago-based non-profit is changing its brand.
Sleepless Nights: Mother Nature Ravages Towns on U.S.-Mexico Border
In total, 40,000 people had no place to sleep last night — and it had nothing to do with the war on immigration reform.
Border Battles at Sea: Illegal Entry into California Via Pacific Ocean
Concerns over unauthorized entry into the country have shifted out to sea.