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Akin repeatedly arrested at 1985 abortion protests

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:03:15 +0000

A newly published report says Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin was repeatedly arrested during anti-abortion protests in 1985.

Akin recently acknowledged being arrested once, about 25 years ago, but has declined to discuss additional details.

Occupy supporters gather outside City Hall

Robert Abel — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:25:10 +0000

Supporters of the Occupy Movement gathered outside of City Hall to kick off what they are calling a state-wide Occupy event.

Rally against president's contraceptive mandate held at Mo. Capitol

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:35:35 +0000

Around 200 people rallied at the Missouri Capitol today against President Obama’s mandate that employers provide coverage for contraceptive services.

Churches are exempt from the mandate, but religious non-profit organizations, such as schools and hospitals, are not. John Gaydos is bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City.

“Religious freedom is not merely about our ability to attend church on Sunday," Gaydos said. "It is impossible to exercise that religious freedom and at the same time compromise the faith that inspires us to action.”

Hungary's constitution sparks controversy

Rehman Tungekar — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:30:30 +0000

Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has been vilified this month from both inside and outside the borders.