The White House has finally realized that incarceration is not the way to solve the “drug problem” in the US.
New York Considers Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy for Minors
Dr. Jack Drescher said, “If you really want to educate the public about the risks of these treatments, the fact that there are states that have outlawed these treatments should be a chilling fact.”
California Assembly Committee Passes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
Advocates said, ““It’s about shifting the dialogue so we can start talking about the root causes of homelessness.” A “bill of rights” for the homeless population of California is one step closer to becoming law after being passed by the Assembly Judiciary Committee this last week. According to Raw Story, the bill, which was introduced…
New Sentence Ordered for Arkansas Inmate Given Life Without Parole as Teen
Arkansas’ highest court will follow a decision by the US Supreme Court concerning mandatory life sentences for juvenile offenders.
First Responders: The Heroes We Lost in West, Texas
The town of West, Texas remembers their fallen heroes.
Halting the Spread of HIV in England
A new prevention campaign in England aims to stop the spread of HIV within a generation.
Rhode Island State Senate Approves Marriage Equality Legislation
Rhode Island will be the 10th state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage.
Hunger Strike at Guantanamo Bay Grows
The military now admits that nearly 100 detainees are on a hunger strike.
Community of Christ Church Considers Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
Church member Art Smith said, “It’s a journey we are all in together and we don’t necessarily all agree, but I think we want to include everybody in our faith journey.”
University of New Hampshire Athlete Ends Track Career to Save a Life
Cameron Lyle’s mom, Christine Sciacca said, ““He’s my hero. I couldn’t be more proud of him and how he’s been so humble about it.”
Florida Father Rescues Son From Alligator Attack
The encounter is being called, “a stark reminder that we all have to be careful with animals like alligators. They deserve a healthy respect.’’
France Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Despite a “sharp ideological divide,” France is now the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage.
Nevada Senator Comes Out During Gay Marriage Vote
Nevada is now one step closer to repealing the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Delta Airlines Goes Above and Beyond to Return a Boy’s Most Prized Possession
Delta spokesperson Michael Thomas said, “Efforts made to reunite this very special shirt with this customer … truly speaks to the culture of our dedicated employees.”
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Charged With Using a Weapon of Mass Destruction
The Boston Marathon bombing suspect will not be tried as an “enemy combatant.”
Planting Ancient Tree Clones for Earth Day
A nonprofit group plans to reforest the planet with clones of the most ancient and iconic trees.