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Ten attorneys general file brief supporting Nev. same-sex marriage ban
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and top law officers from nine other states are fighting a lawsuit challenging Nevada’s same-sex marriage ban, arguing no fundamental right to same-sex marriage exists.
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U.S. congressman blasted for anti-gay remarks to Ala. realtors group
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama gay and lesbian advocacy organization and the state association of realtors are blasting an Alabama congressman for making statements they consider inappropriate and offensive.
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Methodist bishops plan complaint over retired bishop officiating gay wedding
LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — The United Methodist Council of Bishops on Friday said it plans to file a complaint against a retired bishop who performed a wedding for two gay men in Alabama.
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Methodist bishop performs gay wedding in Ala. despite church opposition
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A retired United Methodist bishop performed a wedding for two gay men Saturday in Alabama despite opposition from other church leaders.
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Retired Methodist bishop to officiate gay wedding in Ala. despite objections
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A retired United Methodist bishop from Tennessee said Monday that he will perform a wedding service for two men in Alabama despite opposition from the presiding bishop, who says the ceremony will violate church law.
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From Alabama with love: One congressional candidate’s pledge of hate
Did you know that in Mobile, Ala., there were nine Republicans running in a special election for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. And you’re probably are wondering why you should care about this if you don’t live in the State of Alabama. You should care because one of these candidates – Dean Young – challenged the other eight to sign a pledge saying that, if they get elected, they will take any and all active steps to oppose same-sex marriage…
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Alabama’s first openly gay lawmaker marries longtime partner
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s first openly gay legislator has married her longtime partner at a ceremony in Massachusetts.
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Dreams deferred: Why we need immigration reform
A pathway to citizenship would give my parents, and our country’s 11 million aspiring Americans, the chance to come out of the shadows and live their lives with pride. … I know what it’s like to be forced into two closets, unable to openly share your immigration status and sexual orientation. That’s why I’m thrilled that the LGBT community is standing up for immigration reform…
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States must respect the rights of LGBT parents
In a country where so many politicians espouse “family values” and the importance of parents in a child’s life, it’s remarkable how quickly those beliefs go out the window when there’s an opportunity to shame and bully an LGBT person. It must stop. An estimated 650,000 same-sex couples live in the United States, and 19 percent of same-sex couple households have minor children…
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Alabama GOP won’t silence same-sex marriage proponent
MONTGOMERY, Ala.– Alabama’s Republican Party decided Saturday against a rule meant to silence a young party leader who supports same-sex marriage, even though the party doesn’t share her view.