Men's pro sports finally joins gay-rights trend

NBA player's decision to come out reflects broad gains, growing public support for gay rights

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Sanford, Colbert Busch trade jabs in SC debate

Mark Sanford, Elizabeth Colbert Busch trade jabs in spirited debate in SC congressional race

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Rep. Kennedy on gay player: 'I'm so proud'

Mass. Congressman Kennedy on gay NBA player: 'I'm so proud to call him a friend'

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Senate chaplain sees challenges for military chaplains

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Mass. US Senate hopefuls in final pre-primary push

US Senate candidates make final push for votes before Mass. primary overshadowed by marathon

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Pa. congressman unveils new airline safety plan

Pa. congressman, joined by widow of 9/11 pilot, calls for 2nd barrier to airline cockpit

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Column: Playing politics with crisis is inevitable

Column: Forget the faux outrage: All politicians play politics in times of crisis, catastrophe

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PROMISES, PROMISES: Social Security pledge at risk

PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama offers to break Social Security pledge, clashes with GOP on Medicare

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In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites

White apathy, energized black voters doomed GOP's Romney in 2012 as black turnout hit highs

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Manchin: Gun bill to be reintroduced

Gun control author says he will revive failed legislation, blames misunderstanding for defeat

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