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Supreme court obligated to define Prop 8 as unconstitutional

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorFreedom at war. Sounds like a Fox News segment, an expose’ on how the limitations on leaded gasoline make the Democratic party Marxist evil-doers that want to enslave you. But for the most part, it’s real right now. While the U.S.…

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Equitable funds allocated in new budget model

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews EditorSharing is caring. Between sister schools, it is also sometimes necessary. On March 19, the Board of Trustees approved a new budget allocation model for the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. This new model includes changes for both schools and the…

Culture News by LPC Express April 3, 2013

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America’s Youngest Voters: Takoma Park proposes lowering voting age to 16

By Erin Ruberry | The Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- One Maryland city is considering an amendment to lower its voting age to 16, which would make it home to America's youngest voters. The proposal [PDF] would permit Takoma Park residents who are 16 years old on…

Fresh Takes by LPC Express March 30, 2013

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No grudge from Giants fans to A’s fans

Jason LeskiwManaging EditorIt seems as if there is a war going on between A’s and Giants fans. A’s fans seem to hate Giants fans profusely. A’s fans booed Buster Posey at the Oakland Coliseum Saturday, while Giants fans cheered. The fans of…

Culture News by LPC Express March 28, 2013

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Justices see ‘conflict’ with DOMA vs. state rights

By KEVIN ROBILLARD , Politico Justice Anthony Kennedy, the swing vote on the high court, questioned whether the Defense of Marriage Act conflicted with state’s rights. “You are at real risk of running in conflict” with states’ rights, Kennedy said during the court’s oral argument, according…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 28, 2013

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Obama names first woman director of Secret Service

By Michael O'Brien and Kristen Welker, NBC NewsPresident Barack Obama appointed Julia Pierson as the next director of the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday, making her the first woman to ever hold that role. The administration confirmed to NBC News that Obama had…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 26, 2013

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Report: Gay NFL player “strongly considering” coming out

When it comes to the NFL’s willingness to accept an openly gay player, some think that the absence from the NFL of an openly gay player proves the league isn’t ready. Under that standard, the NFL may soon be ready. Ready or not. Mike…

Culture News by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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State’s community colleges spend millions on duplicative administrators

Erica PerezAgustin ArmendarizCalifornia Watch The state’s 72 community college districts spend tens of millions of dollars on administrative positions that could be consolidated or shared by districts a short drive away, a California Watch analysis has found. In the wake of huge budget shortfalls,…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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Striking down DOMA could end growing cost to US Companies

After her partner gave birth to triplets in 1998, Chris Crespo began paying closer attention to the employee benefits offered by her company, major accounting firm Ernst & Young. "I wanted to make sure that there was coverage for my children," said Crespo,…

Culture old sports Profile by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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Freshman swimmer dominating competition

Alex RomeroStaff writerThis article represents revisions that were made to make the article as accurate as possible. Standout swimmer McKenna Stevulak has proved to be too much for the competition early on in the Las Positas College swim season. Recently at the Sacramento City…

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