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Doing nothing is unacceptable

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Less than a month ago, we watched the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in Las Vegas—one of more than 360 mass shootings in 2017 alone. Thoughts and prayers aren't enough. Now is the time to act. Say you'll join the team that's working for common-sense gun policies. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) says: Three weeks ago, we watched the deadliest mass shooting in … [Read more...] about Doing nothing is unacceptable

It began with a simple question.

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In December 2013, as Shawn Aiken and his wife arrived at their church in Tempe, Arizona, Joe Connolly, a fellow church member, asked Shawn whether he knew any lawyers who might be interested in challenging Arizona’s ban on same-sex marriage. Shawn discussed the case with his family and decided that he did know a firm that would represent Joe and his husband, Terry Pochert: his … [Read more...] about It began with a simple question.

Whataburger Accused of Discrimination Against Minorities

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Workplace Discrimination? USA Today writes, "A former manager of a Florida Whataburger restaurant alleged she was retaliated against and forced to resign because she would not carry out racially discriminatory hiring practices as directed by higher-ups.  Her allegations are contained in a federal lawsuit filed Friday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) … [Read more...] about Whataburger Accused of Discrimination Against Minorities

A Day to Celebrate

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Arizona Republic writes, "The history of the United States is one of expanding rights, and basic civil rights have been given to same-sex couples." [1] References: Arizona Republic, October 18, 2017 - A day to celebrate (Institution of marriage stronger now - Horne won't appeal; same-sex couples can create lasting, legal unions) (PDF Page 1A, PDF Page 5F) … [Read more...] about A Day to Celebrate