Politics
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Supreme Court declines to hear Louisiana same-sex marriage case, takes no action on other cases
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a case challenging Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage before a federal appeals court has rendered judgement. In...
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Supreme Court silent on same-sex marriage cases
The U.S. Supreme Court took no action Friday on a series of cases challenging same-sex marriage bans
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Rubio denounces legalization of same-sex marriage in Florida
Sen. Marco Rubio criticized the legalization of same-sex marriage in Florida in a series of interviews.
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Members of Congress renew efforts to repeal DOMA
Legislation that would repeal the remaining sections of the Defense of Marriage Act was reintroduced in the House and Senate on the first day of...
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Jeb Bush’s softening tone on marriage equality
As same-sex couples began marrying in Florida on Monday, Jeb Bush carved a new path — sort of. In a statement first reported by The...
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Supreme Court asked to hear Idaho same-sex marriage case
Idaho officials ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case striking down the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
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Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage cases Jan. 9
Early next month, the issue of same-sex marriage will once again find itself before the U.S. Supreme Court. Upon return from their winter recess, the...
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Supreme Court allows Florida same-sex marriages to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt the start of same-sex marriages in Florida, which are set to begin early next month despite an ongoing...
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Justice Department will include gender identity under sex discrimination ban
Attorney General Eric Holder determines Title VII's prohibition of sex discrimination encompasses discrimination based on gender identity.
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Supreme Court to consider Louisiana same-sex marriage case next month
Highest court to consider Louisiana same-sex marriage case next month
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Federal appeals court blocks transgender inmate’s request for gender reassignment surgery
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court’s ruling Tuesday that found Massachusetts must provide gender reassignment surgery for a transgender inmate. The 1st Circuit...
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Tennessee opposes Supreme Court review of same-sex marriage case
Attorneys for the state of Tennessee urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to review a decision upholding the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, rejecting arguments made...
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Congress members call for end to gay blood ban
The Obama administration is facing increased pressure from lawmakers on Capitol Hill to end the ban on blood donations from men who have sex with...
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Ohio agrees Supreme Court should hear same-sex marriage case
The state of Ohio urged the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage in a brief filed...
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Air Force secretary expects review of military’s transgender ban
The military’s longstanding ban on open transgender service is likely to face review within the next year, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said in...
