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Israel Sets the Model Standard — How Will Their New Law Affect The U.S. and East Texas [POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:14:47 +0000

A new law set by the Israeli government is taking dramatic strides towards a more healthy weight for its citizens. With regulations being set on what the public can see, they hope that the numbers of sufferers of eating disorders will drop. This is a landmark decision for the health of their nation, but could it come to the states? How will it affect us here in the United States and in East Texas?

Federal Court Upholds Texas' Sonogram Law for Mothers Seeking Abortion

Chase Colston — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:24:08 +0000

A federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled that Texas can enforce a controversial abortion law requiring mothers to receive a sonogram while opponents continue to challenge it in court, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry responded to the news today. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a district judge’s [...]

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes in New York

Stephanie Berning — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:35 +0000

New York legislators passed a bill legalizing gay marriage in the state on Friday night, with the state Senate approving the bill to a cheering room before 11 p.m. The state’s Assembly passed a version of the bill that included an amendment about religious institutions earlier in the day, CNN reported. The late-night vote now [...]