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The editorial board of PennLive/The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa. is taking a hardcore stance against those who disagree with the Supreme Court ruling to legalize gay marriage. “As a result of Friday’s ruling, PennLive/The Patriot-News will no longer accept, nor will it print, op-Eds and letters to the editor in opposition to same-sex marriage,” they declared. After receiving strong pushback, the newspaper’s editorial board, which is overseen by Editorial Page Editor John Micek, quickly revised its policy. Freedom of speech will be allowed — but only for a “limited” period of time. Micek explained on Twitter: “Clarification: We will not...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2006 (UPI) -- The parent company of Dubai Ports World, which is seeking to manage six U.S. ports, allegedly participates in the Arab boycott against Israel, says a report. The Jerusalem Post reports it has learned Dubai Ports World is entirely owned by the Government of Dubai through the holding company Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation. The Post said company consists of the Dubai Port Authority, the Dubai Customs Department and the Jebel Ali Free Zone Area. "Yes, of course the boycott is still in place and is still enforced," Muhammad Rashid a-Din with the Dubai...