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U.S. Supreme Court hears same‑sex marriage arguments
Pivotal Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy did not tip his hand Tuesday as the high court heard historic arguments over the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry. Kennedy, whose vote could decide the issue, offered reasons for hope and worry to both sides in the rapt courtroom.
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Festival-like atmosphere outside Supreme Court as marriage arguments under way
Same-sex marriage advocates and protesters alike filled the sidewalks outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday. It was a festival-like atmosphere, complete with warm sunshine and lots of selfies.
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Tuesday’s the day: Marriage equality comes before the Supreme Court
Tuesday is a potential watershed moment for America’s gay and lesbian couples. After rapid changes that have made same-sex marriage legal in all but 14 states, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether it should be the law of the land.
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Q&A: Issues, possible legal outcomes in marriage equality cases
Just two years ago, the Supreme Court struck down part of the federal anti-gay marriage law that denied a range of government benefits to legally married same-sex couples. That decision did not address the validity of state marriage bans, but courts across the country, with few exceptions, said its logic compelled them to invalidate the bans …
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Pioneer for same-sex marriage rights among lawyers for high court cases
Five lawyers will take turns at the Supreme Court lectern Tuesday for the highly anticipated and extended arguments over same-sex marriage. Among them are …
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Marriage News Watch:
April 27, 2015We’ll have oral argument before the Supreme Court this week. Ted Cruz has introduced two new bills in Congress to stop marriage, but they may backfire on him. And the National Organization for Marriage has lost yet another court case.
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Thousands descend on Washington ahead of historic Supreme Court hearing on marriage equality
Thousands of supporters and opponents of marriage equality descended on Washington this weekend and met at the steps of the Supreme Court Saturday, but not before those opposed to same-sex unions held what they called their “largest march for marriage yet.”
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Stories of love, life, death mark U.S. Supreme Court marriage equality cases
Some sued for the right to marry, while others are fighting to have states recognize a marriage performed elsewhere. They include young parents and grandparents, as well as a couple of grieving men who already have lost their life partners.
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Ohio man, deceased husband: The faces of the marriage equality movement
Jim Obergefell hadn’t thought about becoming one of the most visible figures in the marriage equality movement. He just wanted to marry the love of his life for 21 years.
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Texas GOP bills denounced by LGBT rights groups stagnant in state legislature
Proposals that critics say could be used to discriminate against LGBT individuals have largely gone nowhere in the Texas Legislature, and some LGBT rights activists believe a big reason is because of the backlash over religious objection laws passed in Arkansas and Indiana.