All posts tagged "same-sex marriage"
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Barack Obama comments on the passage of Hawaii’s same-sex marriage bill
“Whenever freedom and equality are affirmed, our country becomes stronger. By giving loving gay and lesbian couples the right to marry if they choose, Hawaii...
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Ireland’s PM pushes for a referendum on marriage equality
“We hope that the Irish Churches will embrace the message of inclusion, which is shared by many Christians, and will not oppose the extension of...
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9 Amazing Same-Sex Marriage Adverts
In light of recent anti same-sex marriage commercials — we’re looking at you, NOM — and the wealth of states that still oppose same-sex marriage,...
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Maryland’s Gansler touts gay-marriage advocacy in campaign launch
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler (D) announced today that he is officially entering the 2014 race for governor, where he hopes to succeed Gov. Martin...
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Washington National Cathedral dean says there’s been no backlash for pro-LGBT stance
“I’ve gotten pushback from a number of things I’ve stood up in the pulpit and said, but almost none about sexuality. I think we have...
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ACLU, Lambda Legal Announce Virginia Lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Virginia, Lambda Legal, and the law firm Jenner and Block announced today at a press conference...
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Gay marriage could boost Hawaiian economy by $200 million
Hawaii stands to gain $217 million in additional visitor spending if the state’s Legislature passes a marriage-equality law, according to a new report by the...
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Orbitz welcomes Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriages
In reaction to today’s Supreme Court decision to end the Defense of Marriage Act, Orbitz issued a statement surrounding its support of equal rights for...
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Moving on marriage in Great Britain; a suicide in opposition in Paris
In a 366 to 161 vote, Britain’s House of Commons said ‘I Do’ to marriage equality with the passage of legislation to legalize same-sex marriage...
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Same sex marriage support may cause England’s Conservative Party to lose votes in Thursday’s local elections
ENGLAND. Conservatives are expected to do badly in Thursday’s local elections in England and Wales, largely, it seems because of Prime Minister David Cameron‘s support for...
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Republicans to argue for constitutional right to same-sex marriage
More than 80 Republicans and conservatives have attached their names to a brief to be filed with the Supreme Court later this week arguing that...
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AP Stylebook to recognize same-sex marriage in “husband, wife” entry
“Regardless of sexual orientation, ‘husband’ or ‘wife’ is acceptable in all references to individuals in any legally recognized marriage. ‘Spouse’ or ‘partner’ may be used...
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Amazon’s Paperwhite: Certified gay-friendly
Amazon has launched a new Kindle Paperwhite advertisement, and it’s notable for featuring not just a gay couple, but what can be assumed to be...
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An Eye for It All
When Amanda Lucidon and her husband made the decision to move back East from California, the motivation was to be near family. That she'd been...
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AP updates its stylebook to not reflect the use of husband or wife for same sex marriages
“We were asked how to report about same-sex couples who call themselves ‘husband’ and ‘wife.’ Our view is that such terms may be used in...
