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Gay rights in America: How states stand on 7 hot-button issues

The tapestry of federal and state laws surrounding gay rights is enormously complex. Here is a look at each state's laws regarding issues ranging from gay marriage to hate crimes to hospital visitation.
3 of the most-talked-about September novels

3 of the most-talked-about September novels
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Five countries challenging Google

Online privacy has become a key civil liberty battleground. Companies such as Facebook and Google are amassing data about users' choices and activities, which businesses – and governments – would like access to.
Across Europe, a backlash against the storage of online users data is growing. In Germany almost 35,000 people, including Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, sued their own government over the issue.
Here are five countries where Google faces privacy, censorship, or other fights.

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Appeals likely in Rutgers webcam case

Dharun Ravi was sentenced yesterday, but both sides are likely to appeal.
Bullying legislation prompts opposition from conservative groups

A new bill in Illinois would require schools to adopt anti-bullying policies, but the Illinois Family Institute and Concerned Christians of America say that the law would challenge certain students' religious and moral beliefs.
Gay rights in America: How states stand on 7 hot-button issues

The tapestry of federal and state laws surrounding gay rights is enormously complex. Here is a look at each state's laws regarding issues ranging from gay marriage to hate crimes to hospital visitation.
Modern Parenthood
Kids on the margins need unpacking of societal norms

Kids on the margins have long had to deal with societal pressures and the need to conform to certain norms. But a recent focus on bullying and gender norms is a reminder that society needs to do a better job of recognizing and responding to such pressures.
Modern Parenthood
Bullying: Teens take the lead as anti-bullying mentors, advocates

Bullying prevention starts with teens, and in communities around the country they are taking the lead as anti-bullying leaders, advocates, and mentors for their peers. It is an inspiring trend at a time when several high-profile teen suicides have been linked to bullying.
Iowa teen's suicide prompts strong anti-bullying statement

In a rare act of advocacy, an Iowa newspaper devoted the entire front page of its Sunday edition to an anti-bulling editorial in the wake of a gay teen's suicide earlier this month. The editorial called on the community to end such abuse.
Breaking the mocking habit

A Christian Science perspective.
'Bully' downgraded to PG-13 as ratings system assailed from all sides

Antibullying advocates wanted 'Bully' to be bumped from R to PG-13 so teens could watch it. But family groups are appalled by the language. Did the process work or fail?
At Rutgers spycam trial, a struggle to prove antigay motive, say analysts

Legal analysts tracking the Rutgers spycam trial of former student Dharun Ravi say prosecutors have had a hard time proving the most serious charge – that Ravi targeted his roommate because he was gay.
Chapter & Verse
Cal Ripken Jr. co-authors a second children's book

A new book by Cal Ripken Jr. and journalist Kevin Cowherd focuses on the issue of bullying among children.
Rutgers spycam case opening arguments: cyberbully or boy who acted stupidly?

There appears to be no middle ground in the Rutgers spycam case. The prosecution says the defendant hated his roommate because he was gay. The defense says he is 'not homophobic' and never tried to harm him.
Rutgers spycam case: why it's not open and shut

Dharun Ravi faces charges of, among other counts, invasion of privacy and witness and evidence tampering. The most serious charge – bias intimidation – could draw a 10-year sentence.
The way to really stop school bullying: student mentors

While most anti-bullying initiatives rely on teachers and counselors to serve as watchdogs, one strategy engages students themselves – peer mentoring. Take a look at Cloonan Middle School, where a former bully is now an A student.
Anti-bullying scorecard: Trial set in Rutgers case; N.J. law takes effect

Hate-crime trial is Feb. 21 for former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, in cyberspying case involving a gay roommate. Meanwhile, New Jersey schools work to put in place anti-bullying provisions of tough new law.
Lady Gaga determined to end bullying, meet with Obama

Lady Gaga told millions of fans that she will be meeting Obama to discuss bullying. A victim of bullying who took his life Sunday, reached out to Gaga before his suicide.
3 of the most-talked-about September novels

3 of the most-talked-about September novels
Computer security: Parents, teenagers take risks online

Computer security survey found that more than half of all parents with infected computers had had their computer security violated more than once. A quarter of teens had visited adult sites, which often spread malicious software.
Phoebe Prince bullies sentenced, but how do they make things right?

Five teens have been sentenced to probation and community service in the case of Phoebe Prince. But bullying-prevention advocates hope that the work of ‘restorative justice’ has just begun.
That's What I Am: movie review

'That's What I Am' is a coming-of-age drama with a strong performance from Ed Harris as a high school teacher.
Obama takes on bullies at White House anti-bullying summit

President Obama showcased federal, state, local initiatives to address bullying, at a White House webcast on bullying prevention.
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White House anti-bullying summit: You're invited

The Obama administration will host an anti-bullying White House summit today, including a live chat on Facebook.
Difference Maker
'Girl Talk' youth program counters school bullying with mentoring

As a teen Haley Kilpatrick felt the sting of school bullying herself. She started the youth program 'Girl Talk' to stand up to it.
Cindy McCain splits with husband on gay policy

Cindy McCain says "government treats the (gay) community like second-class citizens" and gives permission to bullies by continuing policies that discriminate.
The Circle Bastiat
Would you choose a school full of bullies?

Parents and local governments looking to disincentivize bullying could look for a federal solution, but a totally private education market would solve the problem.