The Boy Scouts of America won t soon see the end of the wrenching debate over its longstanding policy on the participation of those who are openly gay. The organization did move in the right direction last week, 60 percent of its roughly 1,400 volunteer leaders declaring that no youth may be denied membership on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.
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"I hope at least some of the ideas penetrate, and it changes some of the conversations," said Weiner, who planned to greet commuters at a subway station and participate in a candidate forum Thursday.
PANAJI, India, May 27, (AFP): Indian police said they have arrested six bookmakers in Goa state who were part of syndicate betting on Indian Premier League cricket matches.
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