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Same-Sex Marriage Plaintiff Discusses The Historic Win At The High Court

1:47pm June 26, 2015

Ijpe DeKoe was among the plaintiffs whose case was involved in the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. He speaks with David Greene about the case, and about his reaction to the legal victory.

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, followed by Justice Antonin Scalia, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., in 2013

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Roberts: 'Celebrate Today's Decision ... But Do Not Celebrate The Constitution'

1:40pm June 26, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The chief justice said the court was ordering every state to recognize gay marriage. "[F]or those who believe in a government of laws ... the majority's approach is deeply disheartening," he said.

Rick Stone (left) was a gang member from Cabrini-Green who was asked to play himself in Cooley High.

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40 Years Later, The Cast Of 'Cooley High' Looks Back

12:27pm June 26, 2015

by Derek John

After the filming finished, cast members of Cooley High went their separate ways. Now they reflect.

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The Supreme Court handed a victory to the Obama administration and civil rights groups on Thursday when, by a 5-4 decision, it upheld a key tool used for more than four decades to fight housing discrimination.

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In Fair Housing Act Case, Supreme Court Backs 'Disparate Impact' Claims

12:06pm June 26, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The court decided the case 5-4, saying that claims of racial discrimination in housing cases shouldn't be limited by questions of intent.

Bill McKelvey created Grow Well Missouri with a five-year grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health to help create more access to produce — and the health benefits that come with growing it yourself.

Missouri Food Pantries Help Clients Grow Their Own Produce

12:02pm June 26, 2015

by Kristofor Husted

Fresh fruits and vegetables can be hard to come by for low-income people who rely on food pantries. So some aid programs are now handing out seeds and plants and teaching clients to grow their own.

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A Legal View Of The High Court's Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage

11:51am June 26, 2015

For analysis of this landmark decision, David Greene talks to Samuel Bagenstos, professor at University of Michigan Law School who has argued three courses before the Supreme Court himself.

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Breaking Down A Legal Landmark: The Justices' Opinions In Obergefell V. Hodges

11:48am June 26, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

For an analysis of both the majority opinion and the dissents for the historic Supreme Court case, David Greene talks to NPR's Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

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The casket holding Ethel Lance, who was killed during the shooting at Emanuel AME Church, is on view before her funeral at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, S.C., on Thursday.

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Funerals Begin For Those Slain At Emanuel AME Church

11:44am June 26, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Both the Rev. Sharonda Coleman-Singleton and Ethel Lance were integral members of the Charleston church.

Today At The High Court, A Triumph For Gay Rights Advocates

11:38am June 26, 2015

by Ron Elving

The Supreme Court dealt same-sex marriage advocates a historic victory Friday, ruling 5-4 that states must license and recognize same-sex marriage. For more, David Greene speaks with NPR's Ron Elving.

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Supreme Court Rules That All States Must Allow Same-Sex Marriages

11:36am June 26, 2015

by Scott Horsley

In 5-to-4 decision, the court upheld the nationwide right to same-sex marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the majority opinion. David Greene speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson and Scott Horsley.

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