Obama Nominates Charlotte Mayor as Transportation Secretary

Obama Nominates Charlotte Mayor as Transportation Secretary

The President tries to counter criticism that his Cabinet is not diverse enough.

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Obama Becomes First Sitting President to Address Planned Parenthood

Obama Becomes First Sitting President to Address Planned Parenthood

The president told Planned Parenthood that both he—and the Affordable Care Act—support women’s reproductive rights.

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Todd Akin Wishes He Could Take Back ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment

Todd Akin Wishes He Could Take Back ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment

Former Congressman, whose Senate bid was ruined, hasn’t ruled out a return to politics.

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Military Sexual Assault: Group Demands General’s Ouster

Military Sexual Assault: Group Demands General’s Ouster

The Air Force General who threw out a sexual-assault conviction should be dismissed, according to an advocacy group.

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Increased Support for Military Rape Survivors

Increased Support for Military Rape Survivors

One in five military women have been sexually harassed or assaulted. Can a “zero tolerance” policy help?

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Tackling Anti-Muslim Bias After Boston Marathon Bombing

Tackling Anti-Muslim Bias After Boston Marathon Bombing

Could U.S. deny student visas to Muslims?

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Rutgers Hires Eddie Jordan, Will Be Only Black Big Ten Men’s Basketball Coach

Rutgers Hires Eddie Jordan, Will Be Only Black Big Ten Men’s Basketball Coach

Alumnus Eddie Jordan pledges to rebuild the morale of the basketball team after the firing of coach Mike Rice for abuse and homophobic slurs.

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NFL to Fight Bias Against Gay Football Players

NFL to Fight Bias Against Gay Football Players

As the NFL draft gets started, the league has started diversity training for recruits and employees to improve cultural competence for gay players.

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How to Help Boston Bombing Victims on the Road to Recovery

How to Help Boston Bombing Victims on the Road to Recovery

With almost 180 people having major disabilities as a result of the Boston attack, how can workplaces be more disability-friendly?

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Should Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Be Charged in Civilian Court?

Should Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Be Charged in Civilian Court?

Some are calling for Dzokhar Tsarnaev, an American citizen, to be treated as an enemy combatant with little or no right to due process.

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Boston Bombing Fallout: Immigration Reform?

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The fear of a foreign threat could cause lawmakers to delay plans to overhaul U.S. immigration policies.

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4 Things to Know About Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

4 Things to Know About Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Knowing the facts can help prevent the kind of rumor and innuendo that can prove destructive in the workplace.

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Boy Scouts to End Gay Ban for Members, Not Leaders

Boy Scouts to End Gay Ban for Members, Not Leaders

The Boy Scouts took a half-hearted step toward inclusion today, announcing plans to allow gay members but not leaders. Here’s why it’s too little, too late.

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Why Are Gay College Athletes in the Closet?

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Only 2–5 percent of LGBT college athletes are out. In light of the Rutgers scandal, we asked experts why the NCAA isn’t doing more to create inclusive coaches and teams.

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Are Blacks More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s?

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A new study on Alzheimer’s and Blacks didn’t use the same protocol normally followed with clinical trials of whites.

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