All posts tagged "same-sex marriage"
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Federal appeals court finds Idaho, Nevada same-sex marriage bans unconstitutional
A federal appeals court struck down same-sex marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada Tuesday in what is the latest of a series of victories for marriage...
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Marriage equality is now the law in Colorado
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers instructed county clerks in the state to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples Tuesday. “There are no remaining legal...
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Ted Cruz lashes out at the Supreme Court over same-sex marriage
While some members of the Republican Party may be evolving on the issue of marriage equality, Sen. Ted Cruz made clear Monday that he is...
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The Supreme Court’s surprise “watershed moment” for marriage equality
No one could have predicted that Oct. 6, 2014 would become one of the most significant days in the history of the marriage-equality movement. But...
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Supreme Court declines to hear same-sex marriage cases
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear cases challenging same-sex marriage bans in five states, thus legalizing same-sex marriage in those states. In an order...
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Holder: LGBT equality “civil rights issue of our day”
Departing Attorney General says LGBT equality "civil rights issue of our day"
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Rick Santorum’s plea for the conservative movement
Rick Santorum had a message for social conservatives on Friday: “Quit being scared and start being activists and making things happen in America.” Those were...
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Eric Holder’s LGBT-rights legacy
When Eric Holder steps down as attorney general after nearly six years as the nation’s top lawyer, he will leave behind a legacy on LGBT-rights...
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Former Clinton advisor: Obama’s legacy will be gay rights
“The reason why he has that record now is because, publicly and privately, we really held his feet to the fire.” —Richard Socarides, senior advisor...
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Egyptian men arrested for “same-sex” wedding test negative for homosexuality
“According to inspection, the seven suspects have never had sex with other men.” — Egyptian forensic authority spokesperson Hisham Abdel-Hamid. The men in question participated...
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Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage cases Sept. 29
Later this month the U.S. Supreme Court will discuss whether to hear a number of cases challenging state bans on same-sex marriage, according to the...
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Oregon Senate candidates spar over support for marriage equality
A debate over LGBT-rights erupted between the Republican and Democratic candidates in Oregon’s U.S. Senate race this week. But unlike nearly every other Senate race...
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Supreme Court asked to hear Indiana, Wisconsin same-sex marriage cases
The U.S. Supreme Court was asked Tuesday to hear two more cases challenging state bans on same-sex marriage. In petitions filed with the high court,...
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Former Utah Governor: Same-sex marriage is “inevitable”
“I think that’s inevitable. I think we’re on a pathway.” Former Utah Governor Jon Hunstman Jr. (R.), reports Salt Lake’s Deseret News. Hunstman, who backed civil unions...
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Federal judge finds Louisiana same-sex marriage ban constitutional
A federal judge upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, breaking a string of legal victories for marriage equality in the year since the U.S....
