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Same-sex marriage opponents propose two Colorado ballot measures
One measure would re-define same-sex marriages in Colorado as civil unions. A second initiative would allow wedding-related businesses opposed to same-sex marriage to hire a contractor to serve the couples.
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Texas Democrats file complaint over AG’s same-sex marriage opinion
Attorney General Ken Paxton is also facing a possible indictment on first-degree felony charges of violating state securities law.
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A gay dad sounds off on Christians debating whether to attend a friend’s same-sex wedding
On the Friday of the Supreme Court marriage equality ruling, the news hit like a rainbow colored Tsunami. That day, for me, and many LGBT people I know, was a awash with shock, awe and wonderment. Everything was coming up dancing rainbows. Waves are only temporary however, and the tide that thrusts them forward, quickly retreats them…
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Lead plaintiff at center of same-sex marriage ruling honors early gay rights protesters
Regina Sullivan started crying as she squeezed her arms around the man at the center of the latest gay rights milestone: Jim Obergefell, whose lawsuit led to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling making same-sex marriage the law of the land. …
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Tennessee: All three clerks in Decatur County resign over opposition to same-sex marriage
Officials in Decatur County, Tenn., say all three employees in the clerk’s office have resigned because of their opposition to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned bans on same-sex marriage.
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Kansas: State’s defense of same-sex marriage ban cost taxpayers $100K
The Kansas attorney general’s office says legal disputes involving the state’s same-sex marriage ban have cost taxpayers nearly $100,000 over the past 18 months.
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Montana’s unenforceable same‑sex marriage ban to remain in state constitution
“Words do matter,” said Niki Zupanic of the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana. “Even though the ban can’t be enforced any longer, keeping them on the books is sending the message that gay and lesbian citizens are second class.”
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Report: Alabama counties now complying with same-sex marriage ruling
Lawyers representing same-sex couples said Thursday that all Alabama counties appear to be complying with the federal ruling that made same-sex marriage the law of the land.
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Arkansas GOP working on new anti-gay marriage religious protections
Arkansas state Senate Republicans are working on legislation to reinforce protections for religious organizations in response to last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide.
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Kentucky clerk sued for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
Four Kentucky couples are suing a clerk who is refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses — or any marriage licenses — following the U.S. Supreme Court decision that same-sex couples have a legal right to marry.