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In such a diverse nation, there is no such thing as a ‘traditional’ family
It’s the holidays again — a time to come together and express gratitude and love for the positive things in our lives and the people in them. But as much as the holidays may symbolize a great American tradition, this country is home to a diverse set of traditions and increasingly diverse families. In such a diverse nation, there is no such thing as a “traditional” family. What connects all American families together is not having the same family traditions or the same types of families, but a shared belief in the American tradition of freedom…
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Is Ellen DeGeneres part of motion picture academy’s push for diversity?
LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences isn’t as much of an old-boys’ club as it used to be. The group named two women to prominent positions this week, including Friday’s announcement that Ellen DeGeneres will host the 2014 Oscar show.
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Diverse U.S. Supreme Court justices, families mirror country
The varied family portraits of the U.S. Supreme Court justices are somewhat at odds with the arguments of gay marriage opponents who stress the unique ability of heterosexual couples to have babies as a reason to uphold bans on same-sex marriage.
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Illinois school district bans GLSEN material over children’s diversity book
ERIE, Ill. — An Illinois school district has banned all student materials provided or endorsed by GLSEN, the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network, including learning materials and various programs aimed at preventing bullying.
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NOM launches boycott after Starbucks rejects anti-gay marriage sentiment
SEATTLE — The National Organization for Marriage on Wednesday announced it has launched a boycott of Starbucks after the coffee giant’s chief executive flatly rejected a complaint by the NOM that it reconsider its support of marriage equality for gays and lesbians.
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Principal says reaction to gay-themed play shows importance of teaching acceptance
HARTFORD, Conn. — School officials at Hartford High School are catching some flack, but standing by their decision to allow production of a gay-themed play, and even made attendance mandatory for some of its students.
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Kobe Bryant headlines Lakers’ diversity PSA one week after ‘faggot’ outburst
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers have created a new public service announcement video promoting diversity. The video comes just one week after Bryant lashed out at a referee during a nationally televised game, calling him a “fucking faggot.”