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U.S. Supreme Court rules for Muslim employee
Source: U.S. Supreme Court rules that Muslim employee can wear headscarf « Why Evolution Is True I’m using this from Jerry Coyne at Why Evolution Is True to post this strong SCOTUS decision. It begins: You might remember this story: … Continue reading
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NYPD improperly questioned protesters. Again
A letter to Commissioner William J. Bratton about the treatment of 11 people arrested at protests over the Eric Garner case asks the police chief to prevent improper questioning about political activity. Source: New York Police Dept. Questioning of Protesters … Continue reading
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What freedom of speech means
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it,” is a majestic and often repeated line attributed to Voltaire. No matter how many times in our lives we hear someone quote … Continue reading
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