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Continuing Story: Wicca and the Military (Domestic & International)

Paganism, Just Another Religion for Military And Academia (Rhode Island, United States, Canada)
Oct 30, 2009–The New York Times
 

Americans United Commends President Bush for Apologizing to Wiccan War Widow (Nevada)
Aug 30, 2007–BBS News
 

A Wide Range of Clergy Will Participate at Arlington National Cemetery July 4th (Virginia)
Jul 2, 2007–BBS News
 

Historic Headstone Dedication at Arlington National Cemetery for Wiccan Priestess on the 4th of July (Virginia)
Jul 1, 2007–Witchvox
 

National Memorial Day Dedication of Wiccan Veteran Gravestones (Wisconsin)
May 26, 2007–No source given.
 

"A Right for One Religion is a Right for All," a Commentary by Charles C. Haynes (United States)
May 2, 2007–Tucson Citizen
 

Wiccan War Widows Win Their Sacred Burial Markers (Wisconsin)
Apr 29, 2007–Women's Enews
 

Success in the Veteran Pentacle Quest! (District Of Columbia)
Apr 28, 2007–Witchvox
 

"Wiccan Soldiers Win Star of Respect," a Commentary by The Sun Chronicle (Massachusetts)
Apr 26, 2007–The Sun Chronicle
 

"Wiccans Should Have the Same Rights as Christians," a Commentary by Shemir Wiles (District Of Columbia)
Apr 26, 2007–The Oracle
 

Wiccan Widow Relieved VA Case is Over (District Of Columbia)
Apr 25, 2007–Nevada Appeal
 

VA Allows Wiccan Symbol On Grave Markers (District Of Columbia)
Apr 24, 2007–KSBW Channel News
 

Wiccans Allowed to Place Pentacles on Graves in National Cemeteries (Wisconsin)
Apr 24, 2007–Gwinnett Daily Post/AP
 

Bush Administration Agrees To Approve Wiccan Pentacle For Veteran Memorials (District Of Columbia)
Apr 23, 2007–Americans United for Separation of Church and State press release
 

"Witch Trials And Tribulations In The Land Of The Free," a Commentary by Charles C. Haynes (District Of Columbia)
Apr 8, 2007–North Country Gazette
 

First Government-Issued Wiccan Plaque Dedicated (Nevada)
Dec 6, 2006–North Lake Tahoe Bonanza/AP
 

Pentacle Symbol Denied by VA to Military Wife (District Of Columbia)
Nov 21, 2006–BBSNews
 

Wiccan controversy stimulates healthy debate (Nevada)
Nov 16, 2006–Nevada Appeal
 

Wiccan Widows Sue over Headstones (District Of Columbia)
Nov 13, 2006–Beliefnet/AP
 

ACLU Files Lawsuit Over Right to Choose Veterans' Religious Symbol on Headstone (United States)
Sep 29, 2006–ACLU Press Release
 

Wiccan Widow of Soldier Gives VA Ultimatum in Grave Marker Case (Nevada)
Sep 27, 2006–Nevada Appeal News Service
 

Op/ed: "Freedom Denied If Grave Symbol Not Approved" (Nevada)
Sep 15, 2006–Lahontan Valley News
 

Americans United Represents Circle Sanctuary in Wiccan Gravemarker Case (Nevada)
Aug 3, 2006–Americans United press release
 

Editorial: "VA Plays Favorites With Beliefs" by The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)
Jul 13, 2006–The Virginian-Pilot
 

Soldier's Widow Threatens Lawsuit Over Refusal of Wiccan Symbol on Memorial (Nevada)
Jul 5, 2006–KWTX.com
 

Widow of Wiccan Soldier to Speak at July 4th Interfaith Religious Rights Rally (Nevada)
Jul 3, 2006–Las Vegas Sun/AP
 

Religious Rights Rally to Be Held on July 4 (District Of Columbia)
Jun 27, 2006–U.S. Newswire
 

Supporters Back Grave Marker for Wiccan Soldier (Nevada)
Jun 27, 2006–Religion News Service
 

Link to Articles Related to Wiccan Headstone Symbol Debate � Lady Liberty League (Nevada)
Jun 14, 2006–Lady Liberty League
 

Vet Association Must Allow Wiccan Symbol on Tombstone, Americans United Says (Nevada)
Jun 8, 2006–Americans United Press Release
 

Wiccan Widow Fights for Husband�s Tombstone Marker (Nevada)
Jun 5, 2006–Christianity Today
 

Widow of Wiccan Vet Holds Alternative Memorial Service (Nevada)
May 29, 2006–Daily Bulletin
 

Top Veteran Official Joins Wiccan Headstone Fray (Nevada)
May 27, 2006–CBS News/AP
 

State Officials Ask Veterans Affairs to Allow Wiccan Symbol on Headstone of Fallen Soldier (Nevada)
May 26, 2006–The New York Times/AP
 

For a Wiccan Soldier, No Symbol to Represent Faith on Memorial Plaque (Nevada)
Mar 2, 2006–Review-Journal
 

Navy Veteran Wants Wiccan Symbol on Gravestone, Navy Says No (Washington)
Oct 4, 2005–Kiro TV