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Category Archives: Public Insight Network Stories
For Same-Sex Couples, Tax Filing is Particularly Complicated
Six states have now legalized same-sex marriage, but the federal Defense of Marriage Act still governs federal law when it comes to gay and lesbian couples. Given the current political make up of Congress, it would be an understatement to … Continue reading »
Filed under: Economics, Federal Government, Legal, LGBT, Politics, Public Insight Network Stories
Tagged: IRS, same-sex marriage
Tagged: IRS, same-sex marriage
Forum Follow-Up: John King Answers More Bay Area Design Questions
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Last Friday, San Francisco Chronicle urban design writer John King visited Forum to discuss all things Bay Area design and architecture, as well as his new book, Cityscapes: San Francisco and Its Buildings. Anyone who heard the show (and if … Continue reading »
Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, California History, Public Insight Network Stories, San Francisco, Tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged: architecture, art, Bay Area, Forum, John King, San Francisco, streets, urban design
Tagged: architecture, art, Bay Area, Forum, John King, San Francisco, streets, urban design
Fill in the Blank: 'Barry Bonds will be remembered as __________.'
The Barry Bonds trial for perjury and obstruction of justice is finally under way. Jurors were selected on Monday (few baseball fans made the cut), opening arguments began Tuesday and testimony began Wednesday. Tuesday's biggest action, though not really much … Continue reading »
Filed under: Criminal Justice, Fill in the Blank, Public Insight Network Stories, Sports
Tagged: BALCO, Barry Bonds, baseball, Giants, Greg Anderson, steroids, trials
Tagged: BALCO, Barry Bonds, baseball, Giants, Greg Anderson, steroids, trials
