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Gov. Andrew Cuomo issues proclamation: Day to Commemorate Marriage Equality
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo — who just 30 days ago signed the state’s Marriage Equality Act into law — on Sunday morning, issued an Executive Proclamation, declaring July 24, 2011 as a “Day to Commemorate Marriage Equality” in the Empire State.
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Buffalo couple ushers in marriage equality at Niagara Falls midnight ceremony
NIAGARA FALLS — New York State ushered in same-sex marriage at 12:01 a.m. with the wedding of a Buffalo couple, punctuating the end of a long fight for gay-rights activists.
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Countdown to Midnight: New York same-sex couples prepare to say ‘I Do’
Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples in New York will say “I Do” on Sunday, as the state’s Marriage Equality Act takes effect in just one hour.
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Poll: Majority of Americans support national recognition of same-sex unions
A new national poll released on Friday suggests that more than half of all Americans support now favor national recognition of same-sex marriages.
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‘Dollywood’ theme park tells lesbian to remove her ‘Marriage is so Gay’ t-shirt
A lesbian couple said they were discriminated against recently when an employee at the Tennessee theme park “Dollywood” told one of the women that her “Marriage is so Gay” t-shirt was offensive to other visitors, and denied her admittance until she changed her shirt.
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Boehner: ‘DOMA is law of the land, and should remain law of the land’
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) this week indicated that he would not bring up the “Respect For Marriage Act” up for a vote in the House of Representatives.
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TX Gov. Rick Perry supports gay marriage — in the 10th Amendment kind of way
Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a speech Friday that is sure to be praised by Tea Party activists while at the same time derided by social conservative groups.
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Maryland Governor to actively support gay marriage bill modeled after New York
Maryland’s Governor Martin O’Malley (D) on Friday said that he was prepared to lead a more aggressive campaign to pass a measure legalizing same-sex marriage.
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Durham N.C. city council passes resolution opposing anti-gay marriage amendment
The Durham, N.C. City Council on Thursday passed a resolution stating its opposition to a proposed state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. The resolution, sponsored by Councilman Mike Woodward, was passed unanimously by the seven member council.
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NOM’s Maggie Gallagher’s hypocritical whine about corruption
Sunday will be the day that gay couples in New York will be able to legally marry. And naturally the National Organization for Marriage isn’t happy about it. The organization has planned protests across the state.