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Same-sex marriage refers to two people of the same sex living together as a family. Advocates of gay marriage believe gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families deserve the same respect, recognition and protections as all other families. Other terms for this type of relationship include gay marriage, gender-neutral marriage, equal marriage, lesbian marriage, same-sex civil union, marriage equality, homosexual marriage, single-sex marriage, civil partnership or same-gender marriage.
As of November 2007, same-sex couples in the U.S. could marry only in the state of Massachusetts. There are currently lawsuits seeking marriage for same-sex couples in California, Connecticut, Iowa...
As of November 2007, same-sex couples in the U.S. could marry only in the state of Massachusetts. There are currently lawsuits seeking marriage for same-sex couples in California, Connecticut, Iowa...
Same-sex marriage refers to two people of the same sex living together as a family. Advocates of gay marriage believe gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families deserve the same respect, recognition and protections as all other families. Other terms for this type of relationship include gay marriage, gender-neutral marriage, equal marriage, lesbian marriage, same-sex civil union, marriage equality, homosexual marriage, single-sex marriage, civil partnership or same-gender marriage.
As of November 2007, same-sex couples in the U.S. could marry only in the state of Massachusetts. There are currently lawsuits seeking marriage for same-sex couples in California, Connecticut, Iowa and Maryland. Other states offer broad family recognition laws. Civil unions, which grant the same legal rights as heterosexual couples, can be granted to same-sex couples in Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire. Domestic partnerships also are legal in California and Oregon. In 1996, Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act, which says that no state is required to honor same sex marriages performed in other states. It also seeks to restrict how marriage is defined or interpreted under federal law to a legal union between one man and one woman. Many states also have passed both a statue and constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage or other forms of partner recognition in addition to marriage, like domestic partnership and civil unions. Same-sex couples, even those recognized by their states, are denied as many as 1,138 federal benefits available to or required of married opposite-sex couples.
As of November 2007, same-sex couples in the U.S. could marry only in the state of Massachusetts. There are currently lawsuits seeking marriage for same-sex couples in California, Connecticut, Iowa and Maryland. Other states offer broad family recognition laws. Civil unions, which grant the same legal rights as heterosexual couples, can be granted to same-sex couples in Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey and New Hampshire. Domestic partnerships also are legal in California and Oregon. In 1996, Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act, which says that no state is required to honor same sex marriages performed in other states. It also seeks to restrict how marriage is defined or interpreted under federal law to a legal union between one man and one woman. Many states also have passed both a statue and constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage or other forms of partner recognition in addition to marriage, like domestic partnership and civil unions. Same-sex couples, even those recognized by their states, are denied as many as 1,138 federal benefits available to or required of married opposite-sex couples.
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O'Malley to appear at tea party? Can this be true?
At first glance, the event listed on Gov. Martin O'Malley's schedule for Saturday seems utterly implausible. "Governor O’Malley to attend Chestertown Tea Party," reads the listing for 1:30 afternoon at the Chestertown Dock in the Kent County seat....Tags: Chestertown, Tea Party Movement, Regional Authority
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News briefs for Friday, May 25
N.J. man arrested in disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz; NYC boy has been missing since 1979 NEW YORK (AP) — The timing couldn't have been more symbolic: On the eve of National Missing Children's Day, police said they'd at last cracked the...
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Popular Gay Bar 'The Abbey' Bans Bachelorette Parties
KTLA NewsWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KTLA) -- A popular gay bar in West Hollywood says it will no longer allow bachelorette parties. The Abbey -- which has been named the best gay bar in the world by Logo TV-- had allowed bachelorette parties as long as no one wore...Tags: Gays and Lesbians
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Today's Buzz: Is Biden an asset for Obama?
Orlando Sentinel Editorial BoardDebate has picked up lately over whether Vice President Joe Biden is an asset for President Barack Obama as he runs for re-election. A Gallup poll showed slightly more Americans disapprove than approve of him. Biden embarrassed Obama this month when he...Tags: Politics, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Elections, Hillary Clinton
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Lawrence Dettelis: Conservatives not the obstructionists Watson describes
How unfortunate that Robert Watson’s academic position affords him wide ranging opportunity to play a role in the education of our youth. While I disagree with Watson on many things, that is not the cause for my concern. The beauty of our nation...Tags: Politics, Republican Party, Pembroke Pines, Minority Groups, Voting
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Legalize Marijuana
Blogging with Bill WhiteI wrote the other day about the way public opinion -- including President Obama's -- has evolved on the subject of same-sex marriage. The same thing has been happening with marijuana legalization. Check out this new information from the polling...... -
Shouldn't abortion polls be moving left?
Change of SubjectIn Slate, Will Saletan asks Why are Americans becoming more liberal on homosexuality but not on abortion? Despite the trumpeting of abortion foes in the wake of the release of a recent Gallup poll, "Americans views have moved very little"...... -
Buddy Dyer talks weight loss on ‘Central Florida Spotlight’
The TV Guy - Orlando Sentinel"Political Connections" also has a brief interview with presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney. He discusses the economy, jobs, Obama and the Tampa convention in August.... -
Remembering DuRocher, SVG; scolding pols
In this edition of the Friday Files, we have everything from praise for police officers who are making you safer to scorn for politicians who are wasting your money — and insulting your intelligence. But first I want to take a moment to honor...
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New poll by same-sex marriage advocates shows gains
//UPDATE: This post has been changed to add more information about the methodology of the poll. A new automated poll released today by gay advocates shows 57 percent of Marylanders would support same-sex marriage at the ballot box and 37 percent would...Tags: Politics, Marriage, Family, Justice System, Barack Obama
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Buddy Dyer talks weight loss on 'Central Florida Spotlight'
Staff writerIn local public-affairs programming this weekend: ***Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer talks to Greg Warmoth on WFTV-Channel 9's "Central Florida Spotlight." "Dyer responds to questions about his political future and a rumored interest in running for governor,"...Tags: Time (magazine), Politics, Periodicals, Orlando, Teresa Jacobs
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New Q Poll shows Romney ahead of Obama in Florida
TALLAHASSEE -- A Quinnipiac University poll shows Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney pulling ahead of President Barack Obama in Florida in what likely will be a close November match-up in the Sunshine State. The poll, released Wednesday, shows...
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