Author – The Durango Herald

Losing streak lengthens for foes of gay marriage

For foes of same-sex marriage, their losing streak keeps growing. Some sense a lost cause, others vow to fight on. On Election Day in 2012, they went 0-for-4 on state ballot measu...

DATE: Jun 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Supervision urged for freed inmates

NEW YORK – Increasing numbers of prison inmates nationwide are serving their full sentences and then going free without any supervision by parole or probation officers, according to a new re...

DATE: Jun 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Anti-women violence seen across the world

Human Rights Watch says men, boys need to help with problem

DATE: May 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Critics seek to phase out group foster care

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – In many ways, Children’s Village resembles an idyllic college campus, with its abundant open spaces, handsome buildings, brand-new activities center and Olympic-size pool...

DATE: May 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

Michael Sam saga could expand NFL’s gay fan base

NEW YORK – Years before Michael Sam was born, gay-rights activists Kate Kendell and Paul Guequierre already were die-hard National Football League fans. Kendell, executive directo...

DATE: May 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bit by bit, macho stereotypes lose ground

NEW YORK – Traditionally, the American male was measured against the stoic hero who shook off all doubts, vanquished all foes and offered women a muscular shoulder to cry on. But ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

Abortion rate lowest since 1973

NEW YORK – The U.S. abortion rate declined to its lowest level since 1973, and the number of abortions fell by 13 percent between 2008 and 2011, according the latest national survey of abort...

DATE: Feb 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Atlanta reels from snow, ice storm

ATLANTA – Thousands of Atlanta students stranded all night long in their schools were reunited with their parents Wednesday, while rescuers rushed to deliver blankets, food, gas and a ride h...

DATE: Jan 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russians keep adoption ban

Stance only includes Americans

DATE: Jan 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bipartisan bill seeks to boost foreign adoptions

Amid partisan conflict in Congress, dozens of lawmakers from both parties – including staunch liberals and conservatives – have united behind a bill that supporters say addresses a heart-ren...

DATE: Jan 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

Many hurdles ahead for transgender rights

NEW YORK – As gays and lesbians rack up victories in their quest for marriage equality and other rights, transgender Americans are following in their path – hopefully, but less smoothly. ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2013 | CATEGORY: Family

Christian adoption effort struggles

Movement faces criticism, some leaders agree

DATE: Nov 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Religion