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Federal judge strikes down Colo. gay marriage ban, orders temporary stay
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Rubio: Gay marriage advocates often show 'intolerance' toward opponents
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Takano introduces bill to close Social Security, Medicare LGBT loopholes
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Wis. AG tells appeals court same-sex marriage isn't a fundamental right
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Colo. judge again refuses to stop Boulder same-sex marriages
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Report: Marriage equality would add $181 million, new jobs to Texas economy
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UPDATE: Fla. appeals court won't lift stay in same-sex marriage case
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GLAAD film industry report card reveals lack of LGBT visibility
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Attorney asks judge to bypass trial and issue ruling in N.D. gay marriage case
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Federal judge likely to strike down Colo. gay marriage ban, but considering stay
Civil Unions
A civil union, also referred to as a civil partnership, is a legally recognized form of partnership similar to marriage. Civil unions are not seen as a replacement for marriage by many in the gay community, and are commonly criticised as being “separate but equal.” Marriage equality advocates say civil unions segregate same-sex couples by forcing them to use a separate institution.
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Croatia approves civil partnerships for same-sex couples
ZAGREB, Croatia -- The Eastern European country of Croatia on Tuesday approved a law granting civil partnerships for same-sex couples. The Life Partnership Act, approved by the Croatian parliament by a vote of 89-16, grants same-sex couples many of the same rights as marriage, with the exception of adoption.
Cook County, Ill., reports 120 same-sex civil unions converted to marriages
CHICAGO -- Cook County, Ill., Clerk David Orr says 120 same-sex couples converted civil unions to marriages Monday as Illinois' new marriage equality law took effect. The same law allowing same-sex marriage also allows same-sex couples to easily convert civil unions into marriages, and the couple's date of marriage is backdated to their date of civil union.
Denver officials mark first anniversary same-sex civil unions
DENVER -- Denver Mayor Michael Hancock marked the first year of civil unions in Colorado with a reception for same-sex couples at the city's clerk and recorder office.
Pastor says God sparked massive fire in Chile over same-sex civil unions
A Chilean pastor said God sparked a massive forest fire in the coastal city of Valparaíso over the weekend in response to lawmakers' consideration of a bill that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples.
Malta Parliament votes to legalize same-sex civil unions, adoptions
VALLETTA, Malta -- Same-sex couples are set to gain the right to obtain legal recognition for their relationship as the Maltese Parliament prepares to vote on the Civil Unions Bill in its third and final reading on Monday evening.
Romanian parliamentary committee rejects same-sex civil partnerships bill
BUCHAREST, Romania -- A bill which would have legalized same-sex civil partnerships was soundly rejected earlier this month by a parliamentary committee in Romania.
Pope Francis suggests Catholic Church could support same-sex civil unions
ROME -- While reaffirming the Catholic Church's opposition to same-sex marriage, Pope Francis said in a newspaper interview Wednesday that the church could support some form of civil unions.
Colo. House approves bill to allow joint tax filing for gay couples
DENVER -- Gay couples in Colorado who are married in another state and in a civil union here could file joint state tax returns under a measure headed to the governor's desk.
Indiana same-sex marriage fight delayed (at least 2 years)… but not over
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Senate's decision to advance a proposed ban on same-sex marriage without also blocking civil unions has reset the clock on the issue getting to voters, setting the stage for continuing fights for at least two years.
Ind. lawmakers effectively kill proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana lawmakers have effectively killed a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage for this year.
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