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After Senate win, activists shift focus to Obama and long-sought executive order
WASHINGTON — Moments after the Senate passed a historic measure to outlaw workplace discrimination against gays, activists turned their attention toward President Barack Obama and a long-sought executive order that would have the same effect, though on a much smaller scale.
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Croatia to hold referendum on whether to allow same-sex marriage
ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia moved Friday to hold a referendum on whether to allow gay marriages, but critics say the vote is discriminatory and gay rights groups are challenging its wording as biased and unconstitutional.
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Ark. man appeals ruling barring partner from home when son visits
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A judge violated an Arkansas man’s constitutional rights by barring his gay partner from staying overnight when his son visits, imposing a blanket restriction on unmarried couples living together, attorneys told the state’s highest court Thursday.
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Judge issues stay of Illinois same-sex marriage lawsuit
CHICAGO — A Cook County judge has issued a temporary stay of a lawsuit that challenged Illinois’ ban on same-sex marriage.
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Ark. AG approves language for ballot proposal to legalize same-sex marriage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Thursday approved the wording of a proposal to legalize same-sex marriage, clearing the way for supporters to begin gathering signatures to place the measure on the 2016 ballot.
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Hawaii judge says same-sex marriage challenge too soon
HONOLULU — A Hawaii judge has rejected a move to block lawmakers from legalizing gay marriage in a special session, but said he’ll hear the challenge if a law is passed.
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Obama congratulates Senate on ENDA passage, encourages House support
WASHINGTON — The White House issued a statement Thursday from President Barack Obama, just moments after the U.S. Senate approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), urging House leaders to pass the measure.
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Gov. Quinn to sign Illinois marriage equality bill Nov. 20
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Pat Quinn says he’s planning to sign same-sex marriage legislation on Nov. 20 in Chicago.
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Ill. lawmaker: Son would be proud I voted for gay marriage in his final hours
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An Illinois lawmaker says her late son would be proud that she returned to the state capitol to vote for same-sex marriage in his last hours.
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Fla. Supreme Court settles lesbian couple’s custody battle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a woman who donated an egg to her lesbian partner has parental rights to the child and is ordering a lower court to work out custody, child support and visitation arrangements.