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Married In Mass.
It's a sign of a welcome culture shift that Massachusetts senators voted unanimously to strike down a discriminatory marriage law on the books since 1913. The House is expected to follow suit and the governor has pledged to sign the repeal of the law,...Tags: Marriage, Family, Government, House, Massachusetts
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Hearing examines 'don't ask, don't tell' policy
Washington BureauWASHINGTON — Whether gay men and women should be allowed to serve openly in the armed forces was considered by a House subcommittee Wednesday for the first time in 15 years. Congress had not re-examined the "don't ask, don't tell" policy since it...Tags: Assault, Barack Obama, Vic Snyder, National Government, Government
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Dobson elected to Radio Hall of Fame
Religion News ServiceJames Dobson's 32-year "Focus on the Family Daily" radio show will become the first religious program inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Voting for Dobson's program outpaced fellow nominees Bob Costas, Laura Schlessinger and Howard Stern. This year's...Tags: Corporate Officers, Bob Costas, Radio, Minority Groups
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Laguna Beach council opposes ban on gay marriage
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterLaguna Beach, long a gay-friendly community, followed Los Angeles' lead as one of the first cities to reject a ballot measure that would ban same-sex marriage. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: An earlier version of this story described Laguna...Tags: Los Angeles, Constitutional Issues, Family, Marriage, Antonio Villaraigosa
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Census Must Count Gay Marriages
When same-sex couples wed in California and Massachusetts, they do so believing that their marriage licenses mean that their relationships finally count in the eyes of the state. Unfortunately, they won't count in the eyes of the U.S. Census Bureau....Tags: Population and Census, Population, Family, Marriage, Massachusetts
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LAPD Chief Bratton backs gay marriage with checkbook
CAUSE CÉLÈBRELAPD Police Chief William J. Bratton has come out -- in favor of gay marriage. As a wedding gift to friend and celebrity publicist Howard Bragman and his longtime partner, Chuck O'Donnell, Bratton made it official: He and his wife, former Court TV diva...Tags: Los Angeles, Constitutional Issues, Family, Marriage, Magic Johnson
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Common Theme For Ex-Giant: What Was He Thinking?
ΔSept. 10, 2002: In an interview with Howard Stern, Jeremy Shockey was asked if he thought there were any gay players in the NFL. "I don't know," he said. "I don't like to think about that. I hope not." Asked if he had any gay teammates in college,...Tags: Football, New York Giants, Minority Groups, National Football League, Jeremy Shockey
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Acceptance of gays in military grows
Public attitudes about gays in the military have shifted dramatically since President Bill Clinton unveiled what became his administration's "don't ask, don't tell" policy 15 years ago today. Seventy-five percent of Americans in a new Washington Post-ABC...Tags: Heads of State, Bill Clinton, National Government, Armed Forces, Government
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Poll: Most oppose gay marriage ban
SACRAMENTO, Calif. A slight majority of California voters oppose a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that would impose a constitutional ban on gay marriage, according to the first Field Poll on the measure. The findings are consistent with a May poll on the...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Family, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, California
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Gay marriage opponents got a surprise boost from San Diego mayor's change of heart
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe campaign against same-sex marriage in California was treading water until it got help from an unexpected corner: a Republican mayor choking up and announcing he would not betray his gay daughter. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders had promised to oppose...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Local Authority, Marriage, Family, San Diego (San Diego, California)
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