Social Issues

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** FILE ** In 1932, Americans were not afraid that Franklin D. Roosevelt would be too ill, too nice, too soft or too socialist for the presidency — they were afraid of starving to death in the Depression. (Associated Press)

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Associated Press photographs Mexican sailors patrol the waters of Isla Mujeres, off the Caribbean coast of Mexico. Speedboats stolen from Florida are often found in the navy yard here after smugglers bring in Cuban migrants, who then continue to the U.S. across land.

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Getty Images Officials from the International Monetary Fund - who were visiting the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, on other business - met with government officials about the economic crisis. Iceland, which has not decided whether to seek IMF help, has a long economic reach because of global investments.

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Associated Press Bill Ayers

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The Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, pictured here in a 2008 file photo, said his organization is launching the "Protect Thy Neighbor" project to block efforts to use "religious liberty" rights to discriminate against sexual minorities and access to reproductive services, such as birth control. (The Washington Times, file.)

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Bill Clinton

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“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race,” wrote Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (shown at Montpelier, home of James Madison, "Father of the Constitution").

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**FILE** People wait for nightfall on Mexico's side of the U.S.-Mexico border fence. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** Rep. Nancy Pelosi's views on abortion have brought criticism from the Catholic Church. (The Washington Times)

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The upcoming 2016 presidential race is predicted to be a $4.4 billion election. (Mary F. Calvert / The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Cindy McCain, her arm in a sling because of a "minor sprain" suffered when someone shook her hand too vigorously during a campaign event, speaks to reporters on Aug. 13, 2008, in Birmingham, Mich. She is more frequently seen standing quietly by her husband's side, but that can be deceptive. She has a full life out of the limelight as a wife, mother, business chief executive, charity founder and worker for the causes her charities support. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals' outfielder will continue to see playing time when Rick Ankiel returns from the disabled list. (Joseph Silverman / The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Iraq War veteran James G. Elliott sits alone following his testimony of his experiences while taking the smoking cessation drug Chantix, before a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs at the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 9, 2008, for a hearing titled "Why Does the VA Continue to Give a Suicide-Inducing Drug to Veterans with PTSD?" (The Washington Times)

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Sen. Jesse Helms, North Carolina Republican (left), who took delight in being called "Senator No" for opposing liberal legislation, was joined by conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly and Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, Utah Republican, at an anti-Equal Rights Amendment dinner in March 1979 in Washington. (Associated Press/File)

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Rachel Lloyd (left), founder of Girls Education & Mentoring Services, speaks to one of the group's members on Tuesday in New York. A new bill in the state would help child victims of sexual exploitation instead of prosecuting them. (Associated Press)

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Democratic congressional candidate Jared Polis (center) discusses the issues with attendees at Denver's recent gay pride festival. Mr. Polis is running in Colorado's 2nd District. (Valerie Richardson/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Abortion protesters in Washington, D.C., on June 26, 2008, call on politicians to reject donations from Planned Parenthood and other such groups. (The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Jannily Conejo, 2 months, is fed by her mother at the teen pregnancy program offered at the Upper Cordoza Clinic. (The Washington Times)

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Associated Press The American Medical Association has advised college campuses since 2006 to warn women about the hazards of spring break after surveying 644 young women to find that three-fourths of them "use drinking as an excuse for outrageous behavior."