Nov 12th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama has promised to loosen restrictions on abortion. At the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' semiannual meeting Tuesday in Baltimore, one bishop after another echoed the words of Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Neb., who said the church can't let that happen.
Nov 6th, 2008 · Voters in California narrowly approved Proposition 8, a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to heterosexual couples. California was one of the few states where gay couples could marry legally. Same sex partners now are turning to the courts, hoping to restore that right.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · The FCC wants to tighten restrictions on the so-called "fleeting expletive," which is inadvertently uttered by celebrities during awards shows. Jesse Sheidlower, editor at large of the Oxford English Dictionary, and the author of The F-Word, offers his insight.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Some watching the presidential debate Tuesday night said they found the town hall-style format at times restrictive despite intentions for it to give voters a chance to set the agenda for the discussion. They also said that the candidates' answers were light on specifics.
Sep 29th, 2008 · A law intended to protect abandoned infants in Nebraska is having an unexpected effect. So far, 14 children — many preteens or teenagers — have been dropped off at hospitals. Now state officials, who say parents fed up with raising unruly older children are misusing the law, are calling on the legislature to restrict the age to younger children.
Aug 19th, 2008 · Over the weekend, the American Psychological Association debated a resolution that would restrict the role of psychologists in military interrogations. Two psychologists weigh in.
Aug 4th, 2008 · The 17th annual International AIDS conference has opened in Mexico City. Mexico's president, Felipe Calderon, announced that he's lifting restrictions on foreign drug manufacturers to allow them to produce and sell generic anti-retrovirals in the country. Mexico City is the first Latin American city to host the conference.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Ahead of the Olympics, Beijing cab drivers have a lot to adjust to; they have to navigate the new traffic rules put in place to lessen air pollution and traffic congestion and deal with restriction on how they dress and even what they eat. Many are trying to learn English so they can interact with visitors.