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Another victory against DOMA, same-sex couples sue for marriage equality in Illinois

Another major blow to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) last week, and twenty-five couples sue for marriage in Illinois.
By · Updated on April 6, 2013
Another victory against DOMA, same-sex couples sue for marriage equality in Illinois

Another major blow to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) last week, and twenty-five couples sue for marriage in Illinois.

Plus, strong poll numbers in Washington as we get closer to a vote on marriage equality, but our lead in Maryland is just eight points. And Australia’s most populous state takes a stand for gay and lesbian families.

This week’s Marriage News Watch report is here:

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