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Group of Minn. House Democrats key to passage of same-sex marriage bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. — When it comes to legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota, supporters have the appearance of momentum: voters rejected a constitutional ban last fall, public opinion shows growing approval and each day seems to bring another national politician flocking to their cause.
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Fifty shades of red: The fight for equality marches on
There are just some people who will go to their graves believing what they believe. That is their journey – that is their little bit of racism, hatred and discrimination they will have to answer for. I believe at this moment in time, the red on the equality map needs to be celebrated. I believe the acceptance and support of our friends and families and co-workers and strangers needs to be celebrated, for these are the people who will stand by us and love us and help us to win whatever battles may lie ahead…
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BRIDEGROOM: A love story that was tragically, abruptly cut short (Trailer)
BRIDEGROOM, an upcoming film that tells the emotional journey of Shane Bitney Crone and Tom Bridegroom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof, has released its first trailer, and is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on April 23.
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Two more Senate Democrats comment on gay marriage, but hold back on support
Two more U.S. Senators weighed in on the issue of same-sex marriage on Friday, but unlike the eight previous announcements by Senate colleagues, neither expressed their public support of marriage equality.
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Former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine supports marriage equality
PORTLAND, Maine — Former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, who as a senator voted for the federal Defense of Marriage Act, announced Friday that she now supports gay marriage.
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Report: Ayanbadejo hints that LGBT advocacy may be a factor in being cut by Ravens
NEW YORK — Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo hinted Thursday evening that his advocacy for marriage equality and LGBT rights may have been one of the reasons he was cut from the team.
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Letterman: Opposing gay marriage in the name of religion is ‘absolute stupidity’
NEW YORK — David Letterman, playing host to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on “The Late Show” on CBS Wednesday night, had a few remarks directed at opponents of same-sex marriage.
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U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida throws his support behind marriage equality
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida on Thursday joined the chorus of moderate Democrats in reversing his longtime opposition to same-sex marriage, leaving only six remaining Democratic U.S. Senators who have not yet come out in support of marriage equality.
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LGBT ally Brendon Ayanbadejo released from Baltimore Ravens
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday released reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, an outspoken champion of LGBT rights and marriage equality, from his contract.
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Chicago-area black clergy members amp up support for same-sex marriage
CHICAGO — A group of black Chicago area clergy members say they’re supporting gay marriage not as a religious issue, but because it’s a matter of equality.