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German Parliament’s upper house pushes for same-sex marriage
The resolution approved Friday doesn’t force the government to take any action, as the state governments stopped short of sending a draft law to the lower house for a possible vote.
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A gay dad’s letter to the Australian couple who threaten divorce if marriage equality is realized
Something one learns as a parent is that children are often not rational in their behavior. When something happens that is not to their liking, they strike out in a variety of fashions, many of which do not line up to a logical agenda of self-interest.
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Texas governor signs bill ‘protecting’ pastors from having to officiate same-sex marriages
Abbott said Thursday he was proud to sign the bill, which allows clergy members to refuse officiating marriages that violate their religious beliefs.
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North Carolina lawmakers override veto, allowing officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages
A measure allowing some court officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriage responsibilities because of their religious beliefs has become law in North Carolina.
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Poll: Americans widely expect Supreme Court to rule in favor of same-sex marriage
Nearly two-thirds of Americans expect the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide when it rules on the issue within the next few weeks, according to a new poll.
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‘Christian’ couple say they’ll divorce in protest if Australia allows gay couples to wed
A Canberra couple have vowed to get a divorce, ending their “sacred” 10-year union, if Australia legalizes same-sex marriage.
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‘President’ Santorum won’t enforce same-sex marriage ruling since it’s a ‘violation of the first amendment’
Santorum said that he holds out hope that the Supreme Court will rule against marriage equality advocates “because there is no way that the left will stop at mere tolerance, they will demand conformity.”
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Judge: Arkansas must recognize in-state same-sex marriages
A judge has ordered Arkansas officials to recognize more than 500 same-sex marriages performed in the state last year, a move that will let the couples enjoy a host of benefits such as filing taxes jointly and enrolling together in state health insurance plans.
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High court ruling against same-sex marriage would cause legal ‘chaos’
Gay and lesbian couples could face legal chaos if the Supreme Court rules against same-sex marriage in the next few weeks. Same-sex weddings could come to a halt in many states, depending on a confusing mix of lower-court decisions and the sometimes-contradictory views of state and local officials.
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Numbers show how same-sex marriage has fared in Massachusetts
As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders the future of same-sex marriage, the nine justices could consider the experience in Massachusetts – the state with the longest-running real-world test of what happens when gay couples are allowed to tie the knot.