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The Sit-In at the Altar: No ‘I Do’ Till Gays Can Do It, Too - New York Times
Whether it makes sense or not, some heterosexual couples, mostly in their in 20s and 30s, are protesting the inability of gay and lesbian couples to marry by putting off their own marriage. Unless wedded bliss is [...]

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Episcopal Diocese Votes to Secede From Church - New York Times
One interesting clause in their amendment supposedly erases borders so they could absorb disaffected parishes from more liberal dioceses. That cuts both ways, my brothers and sisters.  

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The Swamp - Chicago Tribune - Blogs.
This is the text of the Democratic Party's radio address (audio link here):
"I’m Jim Wallis, author of God’s Politics. I was surprised and grateful when Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid called to say his party wanted to set a new tone and invite, for the first [...]

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David's new toy:
 

Sears 5.5 hp 4-cylinder 2-stage electric-start gas snow thrower
Gas snow thrower with 5 forward, 2 reverse wheel drive speeds for varying conditions. Electric Start. 24 in. clearing path, 21 in. intake height. Remote chute rotation to throw snow where you want it. 13" X-Trac tires for increased traction during operation.

5.5 HP [...]

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