Posts Tagged ‘opposition’
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Morsi says he does not want sole control of Egypt
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi says he wants to move Egypt forward as a stable and safe nation, and says he does not want sole control of the country.
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Survey: Syrian rebels seek Islamic democracy
Members of the Syrian opposition generally want a democratic government that protects the rights of minorities, though many also want a constitution based on Islam, according to a recent survey.
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Supreme Court health care defeat may be a win for religious opposition
Supporters of President Obama’s health care reform law were elated on Thursday (June 28) – and admittedly a bit surprised – by the Supreme Court’s narrow decision upholding the landmark legislation. But they may want to keep th...
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Is Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng pro-life?
When blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng made a daring escape from house arrest this spring and found refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, he instantly became a popular hero in the West and a rallying point for human righ...
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Opposition to gay marriage lower in 2012 campaign
Opposition to gay marriage is significantly lower in 2012 compared to the previous two presidential campaigns, a survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press shows.
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Britain starts talks on legalizing gay marriage
CANTERBURY, England (RNS/ENInews) The British government on Thursday (March 15) launched a 12-week consultation that is widely expected to lead to the legalization of same-sex marriage in England and Wales, despite strong oppos...