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In Theory: Do pastors' kids have it tough?
Growing up can be tough, but children of preachers face an extra element — the added pressure to keep up appearances and not give in to temptation. Also dealing with the church takes up a lot of parents' time, and that means more stress and more...Tags: Arts and Culture, Judaism, Baptist, Human Interest, Israel
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Feminism, Interreligious Dialogue, Belief and Faith, Abortion Issue, Politics
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Care Walk supports school counseling
The Family Service Agency of Burbank, commemorating 60 years of service, is having its sixth annual 5k CareWalk event on April 27 at Johnny Carson Park. Pre-walk activities begin at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 8 a.m. The event wraps up at 10:30....Tags: Abusive Behavior, Substance Abuse
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Supreme Court has menu of options in gay marriage case
WASHINGTON — Four years ago, many gay rights advocates shook their heads when super-lawyers Theodore B. Olson and David Boies announced they would challenge California's ban on gay marriages in federal court and take the case all the way to the U.S....
Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Crime, Law and Justice, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage, Justice System
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Obama administration urges Supreme Court to strike down Prop. 8
California’s Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriages in the state, should be overturned, the Obama administration plans to tell the Supreme Court. An administration official confirmed that the Justice Department will file a brief in the...Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Same-Sex Marriage, ABC (tv network), Marriage, Christi Parsons
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'Record majority' in California backs same-sex marriage, poll finds
As state officials make their case for gay marriage, a new Field Poll showed record support in California for same sex unions. "By a nearly two-to-one margin (61% to 32%), California voters approve of allowing same-sex couples to marry," according to...
Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Gays and Lesbians, Social Issues, Same-Sex Marriage, Marriage
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Prop. 8: California A.G. backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief
California’s top law enforcement officer told the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday that Proposition 8’s ban on same-sex marriage should be overturned because its sole purpose was to “strip loving relationships of validation and dignity...
Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Kamala D. Harris, Gays and Lesbians, Social Issues, Los Angeles Times
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Burbank couple on Supreme Court same-sex marriage review: 'This is what we've waited for'
Burbank residents Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo were catapulted onto the national stage Friday when the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would rule on constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the voter-approved same-sex marriage ban that...
Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Adam Schiff, Gays and Lesbians, Social Issues, Los Angeles Times
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Editorial: Battle for marriage rights began at local level
Perhaps it was inevitable that the U.S. Supreme Court would confront the issue of same-sex marriage. But in the history of great civil rights advances in this country, key players rarely wait for Fate to make her move. Instead, they forge ahead and...Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Gays and Lesbians, Crime, Law and Justice, Civil Rights, Justice and Rights
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Supreme Court to rule on California's Prop. 8 ban on gay marriage
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will rule for the first time on same-sex marriage by deciding the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the voter initiative that limited marriage to a man and a woman. The justices also said they...Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Gays and Lesbians, Social Issues, Los Angeles Times, Same-Sex Marriage
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On the Town: Seasonal soirees serve up tradition
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or “Festivus” (Google it non-”Seinfeld” fans), this time of year is rife with holiday traditions. Two of Burbank’s long-standing yuletide events added to their history as...
Tags: Local Government, Cinderella (fictional character), Festivus, Agriculture, Customs and Tradition
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Supreme Court delays decision on taking up gay marriage cases
The Supreme Court took no action Friday on a series of pending appeals involving gay marriage, putting off until at least next week a decision on which cases to hear. The justices met behind closed doors to debate cases involving the Defense of Marriage...Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Gays and Lesbians, Los Angeles Times, Trials, Same-Sex Marriage
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