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Idaho launches ‘pre-emptive’ strike to shield religious beliefs from gay rights
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers and conservative Christian allies who contend faith is under siege by gays, lesbians and the government are launching a “pre-emptive” strike to bolster rights of licensed professionals to refuse service or employment to those they conclude violate their religious beliefs.
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Voters seek to oust hate group leader from Va. county public office
LEESBURG, Va. — A group of voters are asking a Virginia court to oust Eugene Delgaudio, leader of the anti-gay hate group Public Advocate of the United States, from his public office as a Loudoun County, Va., Supervisor.
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Same panel of judges to hear appeals of Utah, Okla., gay marriage rulings
DENVER — Appeals of same-sex marriage rulings from Utah and Oklahoma will be heard by the same panel of federal judges.
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Carson City ends opposition in challenge to Nev. same-sex marriage ban
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Carson City is withdrawing its opposition to a lawsuit challenging Nevada’s ban on same-sex marriage, citing a recent ruling from a federal appeals court.
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Conn. woman sues Brookdale Senior Living over same-sex spousal benefits
HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut physical therapist has filed a sex discrimination complaint against the West Hartford senior living center where she works, saying she is being illegally denied health benefits for her wife.
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Ind. House approves amended version of proposed same-sex marriage ban
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House has voted in favor of an altered proposal that would ban same-sex marriage in the state constitution, while leaving the door open for civil unions and employee benefits for same-sex couples.
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Ky. town to draft anti-discrimination ordinance despite mayor’s objection
DANVILLE, Ky. — An ordinance that would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation is being drafted in Danville, Ky.
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Marriage equality supporters, opponents plan dueling rallies at Utah capitol
SALT LAKE CITY — Opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage are planning twin rallies at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday evening.
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Va. governor rejects call to appoint prosecutor to defend gay marriage ban
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe on Monday rejected a request from dozens of Republican lawmakers asking him to appoint a special prosecutor to defend the state’s same sex marriage ban.
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India Supreme Court refuses to review verdict that criminalizes homosexuality
NEW DELHI – India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a request to reconsider its controversial decision to reinstate a 153-year-old law that criminalizes homosexuality.