Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Republic courts overturn ban on Wookiee-human marriages, marking a victory for sapient rights activists.

Original Story: Judge rules California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Spice Penalties Reworked

Republic penalties for possession of spice or glitterstim made more consistent in a new law signed by the Chancellor.

Original Story: Obama signs bill reducing cocaine sentencing gap

Border Citizens Fear Violence

Citizens of Sith/Republic border worlds fear violence as Republic drawdown continues.

Original Story: Iraqis fear renewed violence as U.S. disengages

Logo Display Challenged

Republic to the holonet: Don't use our logos, it's illegal! Holonet to Republic: I don't think that law means what you think it means.

Original Story: FBI to Wikipedia: Remove our seal

Republic Ups Magma Estimates

Galactic Republic reluctantly upgrades magma estimates on Glee Anselm, making it the worst magma eruption on a settled planet in history.

Original Story: Feds Dramatically Increase Oil Spill Estimate, Making BP's The Worst Offshore Oil Accident In History

Hololeaks Trooper Disciplined Before

Republic trooper behind the "Hololeaks" (#wookieeleaks) had been disciplined at least twice before, sources inside the Republic say.

Original Story: Leak suspect had been disciplined at least twice before arrest

Force-transitional Denied Treatment

Sith-to-Jedi-transitional denied treatment at Metellos hospital. "Bring the Jedi Council's approval" before treatment nurses say...

Original Story: Transgender woman says hospital mistreated her

Ord Mantell: Flood Aid Delayed

Ord Mantell flooding causing rising casualties, outbreaks of disease feared as aid delays grow.

Original Story: Officials fear disease outbreak in flood-hit Pakistan

Collosal Wildfires on Farrfin

Continent-wide wildfires on Farrfin cause 500 towns to be evacuated. Thought to be caused by careless burning and not natural causes...

Original Story: Wildfires force state of emergency for 500 Russian towns

Lindsey Lorrd Released

Celebrity spice smuggler Lindsey Lorrd released from prison. Lorrd has transferred to an addiction clinic as part of her sentence.

Original Story: Lindsay Lohan released from jail