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| Gay marriage's long march to equality Washington Post ON TUESDAY, Americans in Maryland, Maine and Washington state voted by almost identical four-point margins to extend marriage rights to gay and lesbian couples; in a fourth state, Minnesota, voters rejected a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| French Cabinet Advances Gay Marriage Bill Despite Conservatives' Opposition New York Times A protest rally against gay marriage in Paris in October. The signs read: "A father. A mother. Don't lie to your children." The French cabinet approved a draft bill on Wednesday that would redefine marriage to stipulate that it is "contracted between ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Gay marriage likely here to stay in Iowa Seattle Post Intelligencer Iowa voters decided Tuesday to retain a state Supreme Court justice who participated in the landmark 2009 ruling that made Iowa the first Midwestern state to allow gay marriage, trumping a conservative campaign to oust him. And they rejected the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Marriage equality takes four steps forward Washington Post (blog) Election night four years ago was one bittersweet affair for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. They swooned over the history-making election of then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) as the nation's first black president. But they ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Same-sex marriage, recreational marijuana, s gambling all highlights of ... Washington Post Several controversial state ballot initiatives were passed and blocked in Tuesday's elections. Some may have a long way to go before coming law, though. One such initiative is the legalization of recreational marijuna, which passed in Washington state ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Maryland surprises in gay marriage and Dream Act support Baltimore Sun Maryland's vote for same-sex marriage and the Dream Act runs counter to history, political science and human nature — a majority of citizens upholding laws that benefit distinct minorities. I think a little more attention must be paid to this. I find ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| DFL balks at putting gay marriage on front burner Pioneer Press A Democratic state senator said he'll introduce a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota next year when his party assumes control of the Legislature, but the state's DFL governor and top legislative leaders say they're in no hurry to pursue ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Md. couples exult after same-sex marriage OK'd San Francisco Chronicle Gay couples, including Dehn and Blackburn, who have been together for 34 years, are now planning to wed and reap not only equal civil rights but the legal benefits that come through marriage. A casual marriage proposal Wednesday between the men, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| 2012 shows a social sea change on gay marriage Washington Post (blog) At the same time, Minnesota voters rejected a ballot measure that would have enshrined an anti-gay marriage law in their constitution, and neighboring Wisconsin elected Tammy Baldwin as the country's first openly gay U.S. senator. Loading... Comments ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| The New Gay Marriage Map | Mother Jones By Dana Liebelson and Tasneem Raja Maryland voted to affirm a same-sex marriage act the state legislature approved earlier this year. Ballots are still coming in, but Washington is expected to approve a similar measure. In Maine, voters approved gay marriage by popular vote, ... MoJo Articles | Mother Jones | ||
| A Marriage Equality Tipping Point - The Dish | By Andrew Sullivan ... By Andrew Sullivan TPM recaps last night's marriage equality victories. Both Maryland and Maine have voted in favor of marriage equality. Because of its mail-in voting system, Washington state hasn't finished counting votes but legalization of same-sex marriage ... The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan | ||
| Minnesota Amendment 1 Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Measure Fails By The Huffington Post News Editors Minnesota voters voted against an amendment on Nov. 6 that would have defined marriage as being between a man and woman in the state's constitution, though it isn't likely to end the local debate over which couples should have legal ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed | ||
| It's Official: Washington Voters Approve R-74, Marriage Equality ... By pParkerT This morning I reported that it was likely that Washington's Referendum 74 would pass, and moments ago Washington United for Marriage declared victory, calling it a. Gay News, Gay Gossip. Unfiltered... | ||
| Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage Proposals Across Nation - Fox 4 By Jason M. Vaughn KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Voters in Maryland and Maine approved ballot initiatives that legalized same-sex marriage - the first wins for gay rights advocates at the ballot box over the issue - while voters in Minnesota rejected a proposal to amend ... fox4kc.com – Kansas City news... |
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