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Season of Pride: LGBT people, allies celebrate Pride around the world

For gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies, June is a month of pride and celebration. Around the globe, LGBT Pride Month has been marked with parades and marches, festivals and dances, and in…

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Portugal’s adoption rights for same-sex couples placed in doubt

LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal's limited adoption rights for same-sex couples are in doubt after Parliament voted for a referendum on the divisive issue.

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Portugal allows limited adoption rights for same-sex gay couples

LISBON, Portugal -- Portugal's Parliament has passed a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners' children, but lawmakers rejected legislation granting gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals.

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Portugal parliament votes in favor of gay marriage, rejects gay adoption

Portugal’s parliament Friday approved plans to legalize gay marriage, less than three decades after revoking the country’s ban on homosexuality, but rejected proposals to allow same sex couples to adopt. The bill passed with limited public…

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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…

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