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Bob Hope Airport in effort to raise diversity percentages
A study commissioned by Bob Hope Airport to ensure its compliance with federal diversity mandates found that while the airfield is doing a better-than-expected job contracting with businesses owned by white women, its use of minority-owned firms is...Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, Minority Groups, Google Inc., Air Transportation Industry, Finance
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In Theory: Why the rise in Anti-Semitism?
Anti-Semitism is on the rise throughout the world, according to a report by the State Department, which is taking the increase so seriously it's appointing a special envoy to monitor the rise. The increase was revealed in the department's annual...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Egypt, Justice and Rights, The New York Times, Saudi Arabia
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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: Justice System, Judges, Salt, Crime, Law and Justice, Same-Sex Marriage
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Burb's Eye View: Checking in with Zonta's good works
Below the din and electric stress of last week's Burbank Literacy Spelling Bee, a little blue card floated my way. I sat at the judges' table looking out at a beaming team of library employees, folks who "have had 30 years, eight hours a day" to...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Government Aid, Movies, Abusive Behavior
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Former Burbank Mayor Mary Lou Howard joins 'Women for Berman' campaign
Janis Berman has found a new way to stand by her man. She's co-chairing a "Women for Berman" campaign group and has sent emails to supporters of her husband, Democratic Rep. Howard Berman, as he fights for his political life in the fall election. "I'm...
Tags: Politics, Elections, Los Angeles Times, Jean Merl, Howard Lawrence Berman
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Diversity still a problem for Burbank police
As another discrimination lawsuit against the Burbank Police Department heads to trial — this time for a female officer alleging she was subjected to verbal harassment because of her gender, ethnicity, marital status and pregnancy — recent...
Tags: Minority Groups, 2010 Census, Social Issues, Bullying
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Trial for female Burbank cop alleging discrimination to start next week
The trial for a lawsuit filed by Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen — who is alleging racial and ethnic discrimination, in addition to harassment due to her marital status and pregnancy — is expected to start next week after attorneys...Tags: Justice System, Trials, Laws, Litigation, Crime, Law and Justice
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Judge throws out some claims made by female Burbank police officer
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge on Thursday told jurors they cannot consider claims made by Burbank Police Officer Cindy Guillen that she faced harassment based on her ethnicity and gender. The ruling leaves jurors to consider only whether...Tags: Justice System, Judges, Trials, Litigation, Crime, Law and Justice
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Serena Williams apologizes for 'what I supposedly said' about rape
Serena Williams has issued an apology for insensitive comments attributed to her in Rolling Stone magazine -- even though she also suggests she never made them. Williams is featured in an article posted Tuesday on the magazine's website. Toward the...
Tags: Venus Williams, Rolling Stone, Serena Williams, Wimbledon Championships, NBA Finals
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Social issues still fire up GOP despite 2012 loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast. House Republicans flexed their cultural and...
Tags: Justice and Rights, Sociology, Lindsey O. Graham, Social Issues, Abortion
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House takes up far-reaching anti-abortion bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Tuesday make their most concerted effort of the year to change federal abortion law with legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks. The "Pain-Capable Unborn...Tags: Justice System, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senate, Democratic Party
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Supporting Women of the Wall
They came from as far north as Jupiter and Stuart, Boca Raton and Broward County, carpooling down to Miami for the demonstration and prayer service they hoped would send a message to Israeli officials. More than 40 women and men of all ages and Jewish...Tags: Torah, Religious Texts, Government, Coral Springs, Judaism
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