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CA gay marriage trial to take national stage in January
From Reuters: The biggest U.S. gay rights battle next year is brewing in a California federal court as raucous fights over same-sex marriage in state legislatures and at state ballot boxes subside. In part, 2010 will reflect a growing move by same-sex marriage advocates to building support for their civil rights cause outside of the […]
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DC mayor signs bill to legalize gay marriage in nation’s capital
Before a jubilant crowd at a northwest Washington church, District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty officially legalized same-sex marriage in the nation’s capital, signing the bill passed earlier this week by the DC Council.
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Portugal expected to pass gay marriage legislation
Portugal is poised to become the sixth European country to allow gay marriage, reports the Associated Press. It is expected to be voted on by lawmakers in January, and observers believe the law is almost certain to pass, as left-wing parties who are supportive of gay marriage occupy a majority of seats. If it’s approved, […]
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DC Council approves gay marriage in nation’s capital
The D.C. Council passed historic legislation this afternoon to legalize same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia. Cheers erupted in the council chambers after the vote was approved 11-2. The bill now heads to D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty’s for his signature — thhe mayor has promised to sign the bill. “Today is the final step […]
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Don’t expect Congress to overturn DOMA next year, says bill’s sponsor
The sponsor of a bill that would overturn the Defense of Marriage Act said repeal won’t happen in this Congress and that efforts next year will instead be focused on building support on the issue, reports DC Agenda. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) said in an interview with DC Agenda that lawmakers will work on passing […]
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Appeals court rules Prop 8 supporters don’t have to show internal memos
Gay marriage supporters challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8 lost their bid Friday to see the internal communications of those who supported the initiative when an appeals court ruled that disclosure would violate the 1st Amendment, reports the LA Times. In a unanimous ruling, the Ninth U.S. Circuit of Appeals tossed out the order that […]
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Springsteen lends voice of support for NJ gay marriage bill
Adding his voice to the debate on gay marriage, native New Jersey resident Bruce Springsteen has called for lawmakers in his state to pass the measure. “I’ve long believed in and have always spoken out for the rights of same-sex couples,” Springsteen wrote on his website. “Like many of you who live in New Jersey, […]
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NJ senate delays vote on gay marriage bill
In a last-minute move, the New Jersey state senate today called off Thursday’s planned vote on the gay marriage bill, as supporters scrambling for votes said the controversial measure would have a better chance by shifting it to the Assembly for more debate, reports the New Jersey Star-Ledger. The surprise announcement by the bill’s prime […]
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Gay marriage vote expected Thursday in NJ senate
Gay marriage advocates and opponents in New Jersey are looking forward to Thursday, where the matter is expected to be taken up by the full state Senate following committee approval late Monday night. After seven hours of public testimony, the state Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 6 to approve and send the Freedom of […]
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NJ gay marriage bill passes in committee, heads to full Senate
TRENTON — Legislation to allow same-sex marriage in New Jersey cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee tonight after more than seven hours of emotional debate and testimony, setting the stage for a showdown in the full Senate, reports the NJ Star-Ledger. Cheers erupted in the packed hearing room when the committee approved the bill 7 to […]