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Hungary approves new constitution, bans marriage equality
Hungarian lawmakers approved a new constitution Monday that was blasted by rights groups and the political opposition for measures considered extremely conservative.
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Marriage equality opponent expresses regret for false claims in Maine repeal
In “Question 1,” a new documentary filmed during Maine’s successful “Yes on 1” campaign to repeal the state’s marriage equality law, reveals that “Yes On “1 chairman Marc Mutty acknowledges his campaign’s claim that “same-sex marriage will be taught in schools” was untrue.
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Former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson: ‘We’ve got homophobes in our party’
Appearing on MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on Monday, former Senator Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.), railed against social conservatives in the Republican party, admonishing male legislators for voting on abortion issues, and “homophobes” like Rick Santorum who say “cruel, cruel things” about gays and lesbians:
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NOM strategist renounces group, now supports marriage equality
Louis Marinelli, who served as a strategist for the National Organization for Marriage — which virulently opposes marriage equality — has had a striking change of heart and now makes a public statement that he has resigned from NOM and now supports marriage equality.
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Delaware civil unions bill moves forward in state Senate
A same-sex civil unions bill cleared a Delaware senate committee Wednesday and now heads to the senate floor for debate.
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Washington State legislature votes to recognize out-of-state same-sex unions
The Washington state Senate on Wednesday passed it’s last hurdle in recognizing out-of-state same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships.
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Target sues marriage equality group for canvassing supporters outside stores
In San Diego today, a court case is set to begin in which Target Corporation is suing the marriage equality activist organization, “Canvass For A Cause” for canvassing supporters outside its stores.
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Obama Administration asks United Nations to support LGBT rights
The Obama administration, on Tuesday, introduced a declaration to the United Nations calling for better treatment and protections for LGBT people internationally.
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Former NYC mayors among ‘New Yorkers for marriage equality’
Two former New York City Mayors — David Dinkins and Ed Koch — have joined the HRC’s “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign by appearing in videos supporting these important civil rights.
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Poll: Slim majority of Americans now support marriage equality
A slight majority of Americans now support marriage equality according to a new poll by The Washington Post and ABC News.