Buying Babies: The Rise of Surrogacy In The U.S.
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“U.S. surrogate births have jumped 250 percent in eight years … . The U.S. is one of only a handful of countries – like India – that allow for paid surrogacy.” Buying Babies
Defending Diversity in Our Unity
E pluribus unum! The seal of the United States bears this Latin motto meaning “out of many one.” It expresses our heritage as a free society. We form a unified nation comprised of citizens representing diverse ethnicities, languages, customs, values, and religious convictions. Our union is not achieved despite our diversity; our diversity strengthens our union, much as a compound of chemicals forms a stronger substance.
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75% in USA Believe the Bible is in Some Way Connected to God
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“The poll shows that 28% of Americans believe the Bible is the actual Word of God and that it should be taken literally; that’s down from the 38% to 40% reported in the late 1970s.”
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"In God We Trust" Suit Dismissed by Court
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“While Plaintiffs may be inconvenienced or offended by the appearance of the motto on currency, these burdens are a far cry from the coercion, penalty, or denial of benefits required under the ‘substantial burden’ standard,” Judge Harold Baer Jr. wrote.
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Fla. governor calls for "Day of Prayer for Unity"
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“Noting that ‘emotions are running high,’ and less than 24 hours after meeting with protestors camped outside his state capitol office, Gov. Rick Scott issued a statewide ‘Day of Prayer for Unity in Florida’ for July 21 as a response to the George Zimmerman verdict in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.”
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