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Suspect ‘Science’ – Examining Regnerus’ controversial study of LGBT parents
An appointed scholarly reviewer says a controversial study of LGBT families by sociology professor Mark Regnerus was deeply flawed and that Regnerus has been “disgraced” as a result.
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Ohio’s Democratic candidate for governor says he supports gay marriage
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s Democratic candidate for governor said he favors marriage equality and supports efforts to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state’s anti-discrimination laws.
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Previously undecided Ill. lawmaker says he supports gay marriage bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Another undecided lawmaker in Illinois has announced his support for a bill to legalize same-sex marriage.
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Exxon Mobil shareholders defeat resolution to ban anti-gay discrimination
DALLAS — Exxon Mobil shareholders on Wednesday defeated a resolution to explicitly ban discrimination against gays.
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Puerto Rico governor signs two gay rights bills into law
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a bill that prohibits employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.
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Boy Scout councils weigh options as fallout continues over repeal of gay ban
DALLAS — Fallout continues after the Boy Scouts of America voted last week to open its ranks to openly gay youth.
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Judge won’t stop Texas county from providing benefits for same-sex partners
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas state judge refused to stop El Paso County from providing health benefits for its employees’ same-sex partners, disagreeing with arguments such benefits violate the Texas Constitution.
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Will Supreme Court justices take note of new marriage equality laws?
WASHINGTON — Three U.S. states and three countries have approved same-sex unions just in the two months since the Supreme Court heard arguments over gay marriage, raising questions about how the developments might affect the justices’ consideration of the issue.
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Gay rights activist latest victim in wave of attacks on gay men in NYC
NEW YORK — A gay rights activist is the latest victim in a recent spate of attacks on gay men in New York City.
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Illinois lawmakers weigh same-sex marriage as vote looms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gay rights advocates are vowing to call a vote in the state’s House this week to make Illinois the 13th state to embrace same-sex marriage.