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Poll: Iowans less interested in gay marriage than legislators think
Marriage equality has been an intensely debated social issue in Iowa ever since the state Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2009, but a new poll suggests many Iowans are either conflicted or just aren’t interested in the debate.
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Commentary
Mike Huckabee: no equality for the LGBT ‘experiment’
In case anyone ever wondered why I’m so emphatic about equal rights… here you go. This man — Mike Huckabee — who ran for president, does not want gays to marry, raise kids or serve their country.
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Jury awards $3.15 million to gay couple bashed at Burger King
UNION CITY, N.J. — A jury has awarded a gay couple in Union City $3.15 million after they were chased and beaten following a dispute over their order at a local Burger King restaurant.
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Tennessee GOP lawmakers: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ in elementary school
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two Republican lawmakers have introduced bills in the Tennessee state legislature that would prohibit use of the words “gay” and “homosexual” in elementary schools, and ban discussion of all LGBT topics whatsoever.
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Commentary
Newt Gingrich on the President’s decision to not defend DOMA
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and possible GOP Presidential candidate, on Friday criticized President Barack Obama for his decision to order the Department of Justice to stop defending the anti-gay Defense of Marriage Act.
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White House names first openly gay Social Secretary
The White House announced the appointment Friday afternoon of Jeremy Bernard to the position of Special Assistant to the President and Social Secretary. He is the first male, and the first openly gay person to hold the position.
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Maryland state Senate votes in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland state Senate on Thursday evening approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. The Civil Marriage Protection Act, SB 116, was passed by a vote of 25-21.
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News (USA)
Justice Department still defending now-repealed ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
On the same day that the Obama administration announced that the Justice Department would stop defending portions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court, we learn that the DOJ is still defending “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” in court […]
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Iowa GOP proposes measure to halt issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples
GOP lawmakers in Iowa’s House are putting forward a bill that would prohibit the state’s county recorders from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples until a public vote on a constitutional amendment is passed.
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Hawaii governor signs same-sex civil unions bill into law
HONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed same-sex civil unions into law Wednesday, granting same-sex and heterosexual couples the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as marriage under state law.
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News (USA)
AG Holder sends letter to Speaker Boehner explaining DOMA decision
Attorney General Eric Holder sent a letter to House Speaker Boehner on Wednesday explaining in further detail why he and President Barack Obama have made the decision to stop defending the Defense Of Marriage Act in court. Full text […]
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Justice department will not defend constitutionality of Section 3 of DOMA
The Obama administration made a blockbuster announcement Wednesday, saying it has concluded that one part of the Defense of Marriage Act will not be able to pass constitutional muster in the 2nd Circuit and that DOJ would not defend that part of the law in two pending cases in that circuit.
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Montana House committee advances bill to prevent LGBT protections
The Montana State House Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a bill that would prohibit local municipalities from enacting ordinances that include, as a protected class from discrimination, any groups not included under the Montana Human Rights Act.
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News (USA)
Maryland GOP urges voters to pressure Democrats to vote against gay marriage
The Maryland Republican Party was working overtime this weekend, urging residents to pressure state senators into voting against a bill legalizing gay marriage, which is expected to come up for debate this week.
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News (USA)
Surprise! NOM-funded poll says Maryland voters are against marriage equality
Just as Maryland legislators are expected to debate a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, a new poll by the National Organization for Marriage suggests (surprise!) that voters believe that marriage “should only be between a man and a woman.”
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Judge upholds Maine campaign finance challenge brought by anti-gay NOM
A federal judge has ruled that Maine’s campaign finance disclosure law is constitutional, rejecting a challenge by the National Organization for Marriage over its refusal to disclose identities of donors who contributed to its anti-gay marriage campaign.
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Montana legislature stifles debate over competing LGBT protections bills
The Montana state legislature is considering two controversial civil rights bills, one that seeks to expand LGBT protections, and another that would strip them away and prevent cities from enacting them in the future.
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Wyoming state Senate votes to prohibit recognition of same-sex unions
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming state Senate on Friday voted in favor of House Bill 74, which would prohibit recognition of same-sex marriages legally performed outside the state.
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Massachusetts Governor signs order to protect transgender state workers
BOSTON — In a private ceremony this week, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) signed an executive order prohibiting discrimination of state employees based on gender identity or expression.
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Target revises policy on political donations, but little has changed
Target has revised its policy on political contributions, following a furor that arose last year when it was revealed the retailer had donated money to a political action group that supported an anti-gay candidate for for Minnesota governor.