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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Planet Fitness Bans Woman From Gym

Planet Fitness Bans Woman From Gym For Complaining About Transgender in Locker Room Gym says members can use whatever locker room corresponds to their “personal gender identity” Planet Fitness cancelled a woman’s membership after she complained about a transgender using the women’s locker room. The gym’s corporate office told the woman, Midland, Mich., resident Yvette Cormier, that the transgender person in question identified as female and that members could use whatever locker room corresponded to their “personal gender identity.” “Our gender identity non-discrimination policy states that members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender… View Article

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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Jefferson drafted day of fasting, prayer

Jefferson drafted day of fasting, prayer Bill Federer recounts how king’s rep was furious with America’s founders Furious at the Tea Party, the King punished Boston. He approved the Boston Port Act, March 7, 1774, effectively closing their harbor to all commerce and ruining their economy. Surrounding towns rallied by sending food. William Prescott, who later commanded at Bunker Hill, wrote: “If we submit to these regulations, all is gone. … Our forefathers passed the vast Atlantic, spent their blood and treasure, that they might enjoy their liberties, both civil and religious, and transmit them to their posterity. … Now… View Article

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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Orthorexia Nervosa – New mental disorder

Orthorexia Nervosa – New mental disorder aimed at people who insist on eating a clean diet In a world where meaning is malleable, you can twist the truth however you want. You can create a story to make worthwhile endeavors look bad. You can make harmful practices appear attractive. The mental health system has recently taken a shot at making healthy food choices appear dangerous, if you can imagine, especially when those choices are your top priority. Clinicians are actively diagnosing patients with orthorexia nervosa, the extreme desire to eat pure food. This is not a parody. It’s actually happening…. View Article

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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Concealed Permit Holder Testifies about Being Raped on Gun-Free Campus

Concealed Permit Holder Testifies about Being Raped on Gun-Free Campus On March 5, Amanda Collins testified to Nevada lawmakers about being raped in 2007 on the gun-free University of Nevada campus in Reno. Collins had a concealed carry permit but was not allowed to carry her gun for self-defense because of laws against being armed on campus. She hopes lawmakers will change the laws so that female concealed carry permit holders will be allowed to carry their guns for self-defense from this point forward. According to News 3, Collins testified “via teleconference” to the lawmakers, telling them about the moment… View Article

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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Smeared as Hate Group for Resisting LGBT Sensitivity Training

George Washington University YAF Smeared as Hate Group for Resisting LGBT Sensitivity Training Gay and liberal groups at The George Washington University have demanded that funding for GW-YAF, a chapter affiliate of Young America’s Foundation, be revoked for the club’s daring to stand up for religious freedom. The student association at The George Washington University voted to enforce mandatory training for all student club leaders and faculty on gay issues. According to the GW Hatchet: The training sessions would teach student leaders about gender identities and sexualities. After their presidents and treasurers complete the trainings, the organizations would be labeled “safe… View Article

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on March 7, 2015 in World News

Couple Denied Foster Kids Because They Carry Guns for Self-Defense

Couple Denied Foster Kids Because They Carry Guns for Self-Defense Brian and Valerie Wilson of Nevada want to take in foster kids and start a family but are being prohibited from doing so because they carry guns for self-defense. On March 5, they testified in front of the Assembly Judiciary Committee in favor of a bill that would change state law and allow them to foster—and eventually adopt—but they face strong opposition from the state Division of Child and Family Services deputy administrator Jill Marano. According to Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Wilsons testified in favor of Assembly Bill 167, which… View Article

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on March 6, 2015 in World News

U. California students remove offensive American flag from ‘inclusive’ space

U. California students remove offensive American flag from ‘inclusive’ space The Associated Students of University of California, Irvine voted to ban hanging flags in its main lobby. The flag banning legislation passed with six yea votes, four nay, and two abstentions. The Associated Students of University of California, Irvine (ASUCI) voted Tuesday to remove all flags, including American flags, from an inclusive space on campus because of their offensive nature. The bill, R50-70, was authored by Social Ecology Representative Matthew Guevara, and accuses all flags, especially, the American flag, of being “symbols of patriotism or weapons for nationalism.” “[F]lags construct… View Article

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