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Colo. AG candidate: Gay marriage ban unconstitutional, shouldn’t be defended
DENVER — The Democrats’ candidate for Colorado attorney general says the state’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional rights of same-sex couples and that the law shouldn’t be defended.
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Kent State wrestler suspended for ‘fag’ tweets aimed at Michael Sam
KENT, Ohio — A wrestler at Kent State University has been suspended indefinitely for a series of anti-gay tweets on Monday, including referring to Missouri football player Michael Sam as “that fag.”
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ACLU to challenge Missouri ban on same-sex marriage
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union plans to file suit challenging Missouri’s treatment of same-sex marriages, an ACLU spokeswoman said Tuesday.
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Md. gay teen achieves Eagle Scout rank under gay-inclusive Boy Scouts
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — Change is coming quickly to the Boy Scouts of America after years of turmoil and debate over its membership policy, with an openly gay 17-year-old in Maryland achieving the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
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Kan. House gives initial OK on bill to allow discrimination against gay couples
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas House members have given first-round approval to a bill aimed at protecting people, groups and businesses that cite religious reasons for refusing to provide goods or services for gay weddings.
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Poll: Most Kentuckians still oppose same-sex marriage, yet gap narrows
LOUISVILLE, Ky — Nearly a decade after 74 percent of Kentuckians voted for a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriages and civil unions, a new poll finds than margin narrowing.
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Father gets life imprisonment for murdering gay son in Turkey
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — In a landmark Turkish case, a man who murdered his son because he was gay and “shaming” the family, has been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life in prison.
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Wis. AG candidate says he won’t defend same-sex marriage ban if elected
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A Democratic candidate for Wisconsin attorney general is starting a petition calling on the state’s Department of Justice to stop defending the Wisconsin’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
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Nevada says it will no longer defend its constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
CARSON CITY, Nev. — In an about-face, Nevada has decided against defending its constitutional ban on same-sex marriages, the latest step in a series of battles being waged across the nation on the volatile issue.
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Laramie lawmaker introduces bill to allow same-sex marriage in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Laramie lawmaker is pushing legislation to change Wyoming state law to allow same-sex marriages.