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December 12, 2003
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European Nations Mull Constitution

Twenty-five European nations struggle to create a new constitution. One of the issues concerns whether God will be mentioned in it.

French Religious Symbols

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A government panel in France recommends banning religious symbols from public schools and public buildings.

Mexican Religious March

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Mexican-Americans honor the Virgin of Guadalupe today. We speak to Mexican-Americans about what it means to them.

Mike McGrath’s X-Mas Adventures

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Mike McGrath gets his shears out and offers up some inexpensive ways to decorate the house for the holiday.

Editorial Page

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We look at the influence of a paper’s editorial page with two of our guest editors.

Letters 12/12/03

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Listeners let us know which side of the bread has butter on it.

Gay Weddings

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Wedding planners see opportunity as gay people get ready to walk down the aisle.

Something’s Gotta Give

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We review the new film starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.

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