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Jason Collins Compared to Jackie Robinson - NO, stop it.

I support Jason Collins and his decision to be the 1st openly Gay NBA player. It took guts, I like that. But some are comparing ...... (Read Entire Blog Entry)

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May 10, 2013 Category: Heard on the News

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    CHICAGO ? Hundreds of teachers, parents and students took to Chicago's streets Saturday, the first of three days of marches to protest Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to close dozens of city school.
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    CHICAGO ? Seeking to keep pace with changing technology, Illinois toughened penalties Saturday for those who use social media and text messaging to organize violent "flash mobs" like those tha…
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    MARION ? The Williamson County Livestock Fun Show will provide 4-H and non 4-H youth in Williamson County an opportunity to learn about raising livestock and to gain experience in showing livestock.

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