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Feds: California man wanted to join al Queda to oppose same-sex marriage
Adam Shafi hoped to join al Qaeda affiliate al Nusra, because he was upset that the Supreme Court passed marriage equality in the U.S.
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Kentucky’s antigay governor to inherit $2 million legal bill for crusade against marriage equality
Matt Bevin looks to be inheriting a hefty legal bill for his state’s failed attempts at blocking same-sex marriage.
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Missouri AG candidate wants exemptions for same-sex marriage
A Republican running for state attorney general says he wants lawmakers to exempt religious groups and businesses from participating in marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples.
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Arizona to pay $300,000 to lawyers in same‑sex marriage case
Lawyers representing several same-sex couples who challenged Arizona’s ban on same-sex marriage will receive $300,000 from the state to cover attorney fees and other costs.
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Abortion, same-sex marriage opponent to lead Kansas House panel
Jan Paul opposes same-sex marriage and extending anti-discrimination protections in state law to gays and lesbians.
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Greek Parliament legalizes same-sex civil partnerships
Greece’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved legislation legalizing civil partnerships for gay couples.
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Governor removes clerks’ names from marriage licenses to appease Kim Davis
Matt Bevin ordered the state to prepare new licenses in an attempt to protect the religious beliefs of Kim Davis and other officials.
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AP Poll: Islamic State conflict voted top news story of 2015
The No. 2 story was the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that led to legalization of same-sex marriage in all 50 states.
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Slovenian voters reject same-sex marriage law
The results released by authorities show 63.5 percent voted against a bill that defines marriage as a union of two adults, while 36.5 percent were in favor.
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Slovenians vote on whether to uphold same‑sex marriage law
Slovenians held a referendum Sunday on whether to allow same-sex marriage for the first time in any of the former communist nations of Central and Eastern Europe.