Calif. tax bill seeks to punish Scouts for gay ban

From Yahoo! News: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California lawmakers are considering taking some tax exemptions away from youth groups that do not accept gay, transgender or atheist members — a move intended to pressure the Boy Scouts of America to lift its ban on gay Scouts and troop leaders.   Original post on yahoo.com    Comments on reddit.com   

$56 million suicide prevention programme launched as study reveals more Americans take their own lives than die in car crashes

The number of people who commit suicide in the U.S. has drastically increased while deaths from car accidents have dropped, making suicide the leading cause of injury death.   Original post on dailymail.co.uk    Comments on reddit.com   

Handcuffed Black Youth Shot Dead In Back of Cop Car; Officer Alleges Suicide

A young African-American man in Jonesboro, AR died of a gunshot wound to the head while handcuffed in the back of a patrol car. Police claim it was suicide; Carter’s mother isn’t buying it. What do you think?   Original post on blackyouthproject.com    Comments on reddit.com   

American and Irish youths have highest death rate due to binge drinking, partying and violence – Irish News – IrishCentral

American and Irish youths have highest death rate due to binge drinking, partying and violence: A new study has revealed that Irish and US teens are most likely to die young. The study looked at teenage behavior in developed, higher income countries.   Original post on irishcentral.com    Comments on digg.com