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February 25, 2005
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Privacy and Medical Records

A Kansas prosecutor is seeking the medical records of women and girls who’ve had abortions at several clinics.

Right to Die

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The family of a woman with Lou Gehrig’s disease is at odds with her doctors over her care.

I Can Kick the Denial, Not the Disease

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Des Moines Register columnist Rob Borsellino writes about his fight with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Conference Title at Issue

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A federal agency asked the organizers of a gay suicide prevention conference to remove all references to gays or lesbians from the title of the conference.

Alabama Legislation

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Students are protesting proposed legislation in Alabama that would remove books and plays from public schools and libraries that refer to gay issues or include gay characters.

Difficult Decisions about Dogs

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Robin Young has an essay about end of life decisions she is being forced to make concerning her dog.

Oscar Preview

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Renee Graham previews this weekend’s Oscars.

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