Doug Stanglin

Doug Stanglin writes for USA Today.

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Arkansas Senate OKs guns in churches

Jan 29, 2013 by Doug Stanglin

The Arkansas Senate has passed a bill that lifts a ban on carrying concealed weapons in church.

The proposal, which goes to the Arkansas House for consideration, would allow churches to decide which, if any, worshippers with concealed carry permits can bring their firearms inside.

The measure passed 28-4 on Monday (Jan. 28), KATV reported.

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Bus ads aim to reclaim the meaning of 'jihad'

Jan 10, 2013 by Doug Stanglin

An ad campaign on San Francisco buses is aimed at trying to change public perception of the word "jihad," which the program's founder says has been distorted by extremists – Muslim and anti-Muslim alike.

Ahmed Rehab, a 36-year-old political activist, started the campaign in Chicago in December and expanded it to 25 San Francisco buses at the start of the year.