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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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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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Pastor: Put Gays Behind Electrified Fence Until They Die Out
KTLA NewsMAIDEN, NC (KTLA) -- A North Carolina pastor is being condemned after a recent sermon in which he called for the extermination of all gays and lesbians by locking them behind an electrified fence until they die off. A video of the sermon by Pastor...Tags: Religion and Belief, Social Issues, Baptist, YouTube, Barack Obama
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Manny Pacquiao Says He Was Misquoted on Gay Marriage
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- International boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is speaking out, saying he was misquoted on the subject of gay marriage in a recent interview. In an interview with National Conservative Examiner, Pacquiao addressed President Obama's...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Mario Lopez, Gays and Lesbians, Health
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Newsweek Cover Declares Obama 'First Gay President'
Los Angeles TimesNewsweek, which has recently become a conduit for a series of controversies for its cover art choices, drew more attention with the debut of its latest issue, declaring President Obama to be "The First Gay President." The cover, featuring Obama...Tags: Periodicals, Los Angeles Times, Gays and Lesbians, Health, Marriage
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Biden Apologizes for Forcing Obama's Hand on Gay Marriage
CNNWASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden has apologized to President Barack Obama for putting him in a tough position that led to Obama's announcement that he now supports same-sex marriage, senior administration officials said Thursday. Obama said in an...Tags: Erin Burnett, Barney Frank, U.S. Department of Justice, Gays and Lesbians, George Clooney
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F-16s Intercept Small Plane in President Obama's Airspace
KTLA NewsSTUDIO CITY, Calif. (KTLA) -- Two F-16 military fighter jets intercepted a light plane that violated airspace restrictions as President Obama was leaving LAX Friday morning. "The fighters responded to a temporary flight restriction violation by a Piper...Tags: Republican Party, Salma Hayek, Military Equipment, George Clooney, DreamWorks Animation SKG Incorporated
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Cyber Attacks by 'Anonymous' Crash Papal Websites
KTLA NewsMEXICO CITY -- The upcoming visit to Mexico by Pope Benedict XVI is the latest target for the computer hacking group that calls themselves "Anonymous." Anonymous in Mexico crashed at least two of the websites dedicated to the Pope's upcoming visit to...Tags: The Pope, Mexico City, Felipe Calderon, Elections, Communist Party
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Santorum Wins Kansas Caucuses; Romney Touts Delegate Gains
CNNKANSAS CITY, Kansas -- Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum cruised to victory in Saturday's Kansas caucuses, gathering momentum for two upcoming Southern primaries. But top rival Mitt Romney's campaign said the candidate won more delegates over the...Tags: Bob Dole, Newt Gingrich, Republican Party, Executive Branch, Lobbying
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Pro-Gay Comment Gets Fullerton Student Booted From Pageant
KTLAFULLERTON (KTLA) -- An assistant principal removed a high school student from an annual pageant for making a pro-gay comment on stage, prompting protests by students and an apology from the school official. Student Kearian Gertz was asked where he saw...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students
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N.J. Gov. Christie Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill
CNNTRENTON, N.J., (CNN) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Friday vetoed a bill that would allow same-sex couples to wed, setting up a confrontation with a Democrat-controlled legislature that has vowed to eventually get the bill into law. The General...Tags: Chris Christie, Martin O'Malley, Republican Party, Quinnipiac University, Gays and Lesbians
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