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The history of a court case that ended anti-sodomy laws
The criminal case that abolished anti-sodomy laws in the United States is step one for all of the recent successes for gay equality, from marriage rights to the dismantling of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' Dale Carpenter's Flagrant Conduct was reviewed in
Updated: 03/18/2012 11:58A
Sex education repeal proposal gets support from both sides of aisle
“Sex education is best taught by the parents,” said McClurkin, who heads the House Education Policy Committee. “We should take out any state requirement to teach sex education.” McClurkin said she may join with Todd to co-sponsor a bill that would undo
Updated: 03/18/2012 11:24A
How the "Pro-Life" Movement Puts Women Behind Bars
In Alabama, the claim that eggs, embryos and fetuses have separate legal rights has led to the jailing of 60 women. Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Personal Health headlines via email. Numerous organizations and leaders who identify themselves
Updated: 03/18/2012 09:24A
It's only when crime doesn't pay that criminals will be deterred
Now a landmark study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research on the effects of arrest and imprisonment on crime provides some important answers. Its results show increased law enforcement could cost-effectively reduce crime rates.
Updated: 03/18/2012 09:07A
Verdict in Ravi webcam spying trial becomes 'a cautionary tale'
By Star-Ledger Staff NEW BRUNSWICK — The verdict in the Tyler Clementi case could be a culture-changer, in more ways than one. From the halls of college dorms to the water coolers of the workplace, the conviction Friday of Dharun Ravi, on charges of
Updated: 03/18/2012 09:04A
Libya says its courts capable of trying spy chief Abdullah Senussi
Senussi, a brother-in-law of Gaddafi, is wanted by The Hague-based International Criminal Court for what it alleges was his "crucial" role in crushing the country's popular revolt. The ICC says Senussi was an "indirect perpetrator of crimes against
Updated: 03/18/2012 07:07A
Sex education repeal bill gets support from both sides of aisle
The law also requires teachers to tell students — falsely — that gay sex is illegal. Teachers must emphasize “that homosexuality is not a lifestyle acceptable to the general public and that homosexual conduct is a criminal offense,” the law states.
Updated: 03/18/2012 07:01A
College credits to be offered to police academy grads
This certificate awards 15 college credits that may be applied toward an associate degree in criminal justice - law enforcement, technological science, or as transfer credits to another school. Students will receive three credits for each of five
Updated: 03/18/2012 06:53A
College credits to be offered to police academy grads
This certificate awards 15 college credits that may be applied toward an associate degree in criminal justice - law enforcement, technological science, or as transfer credits to another school. Students will receive three credits for each of five
Updated: 03/18/2012 06:53A
Washington County Crime Roundup: March 5-11
Those charged with crimes should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Por Xiong, 26, of Oakdale, was charged March 6 with felony terroristic threats and second-degree assault as well as misdemeanor domestic assault.
Updated: 03/18/2012 06:53A
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