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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The money would come right from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget. The MDCR is who filed the complaint, suggesting that the mascots be changed.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dzhokhar Tsarnaev immediately stopped talking after a magistrate judge and a representative from the U.S. Attorney's office entered his hospital room and gave him his Miranda warning.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  American Indian mascots and imagery are at the center of the debate

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Civil rights leader, Jesse L. Jackson gave a rousing sermon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Morris Sunday morning. He touched on a wide range of subjects from black history month to flint's struggling economy.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Animal welfare activists and Indian tribes are gathering petition signatures seeking a statewide referendum on whether to allow wolf hunting in Michigan.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Hundreds of people have gathered outside the Michigan Capitol for a gun-rights rally, a few days after President Barack Obama called for new restrictions.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The National Rifle Association, silent since the shootings, said in a statement that it "is prepared to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again."

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Story update: The NBC sportscaster said Tuesday that he wishes he had more time to talk.