The Almanac – the Month Ahead
Argazzi Art: 22 Millerton Rd., Lakeville. “Summer Selections 2014.” Featuring the work of Debra Bermingham, Sandrine Kern, Antonio Murado, Sherman Nobleman, Stephanie Pierce & Theodore Waddell.

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Gay church music director says wedding news led to dismissal
A longtime music director at Holy Family Catholic Church in Inverness said he was fired from his job Sunday after he announced that he was engaged to his male partner. Colin Collette, of Chicago, said Wednesday that church leaders knew he was gay long …

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LGBT adults still lean overwhelmingly toward Democratic Party – Washington Times

LGBT adults still lean overwhelmingly toward Democratic Party Washington Times Gallup concluded that LGBT individuals make up a small percentage of the population and will not be a major voting bloc in elections, although they could sway close contests. Overall, data shows LGBT Americans are slightly less likely to be registered … LGBT Americans Continue to Skew Democratic and LiberalGallup.com all 48 news articles »

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Arkansas ask judge to keep marriage ban in place
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials asked a federal judge Wednesday to keep the state’s marriage ban in place, arguing the prohibition is constitutional and serves a legitimate purpose.

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Barking dogs and underwear: Russia's wackiest laws
Russian lawmakers have proposed outlawing dogs barking, banning children crying after a certain time and barring women from wearing certain underwear.

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