Tag Archives: Marriage Equality

New Jersey Becomes the 14th State to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage

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Monday, October 21, 2013 The Garden State becomes the 14th state to recognize same-sex marriage! Newark Mayor and U.S. Sen.-elect Cory Booker led the ceremony for seven gay couples, telling the audience, “This is very beautiful.” Gay couples married throughout … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Endorses Marriage Equality

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Monday, March 18, 2013 Private citizen Hillary Clinton is now free to endorse marriage equality. Watch It:

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British Parliament Endorses Legislation Giving Gay Couples the Right to Marry

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013 The British Parliament joined the nations of the world granting gay couples the right to marry. From the UK Independent: Members of Parliament tonight overwhelming endorsed historic legislation that will give gay couples the equal right … Continue reading →

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SHOCK: David Koch, Half of the Koch Brothers, Supports Marriage Equality

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Friday, August 31, 2012 David Koch Breaks with the God and Guns Crowd, Backs Gay Marriage Stanch rightwinger David Koch, half of the infamous Koch Brothers, who funneled some $400 million to conservative causes and candidates, told POLITICO he backs … Continue reading →

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Chick-Fil-A President Says Same-Sex Marriage Is Inviting God’s Judgment

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Thursday, July 19, 2012 Dan Cathy, president of fast food chain Chick-fil-A, said in a radio interview on “The Ken Coleman Show, that legalizing same-sex marriage is “inviting God’s judgment on our nation.” “I think we are inviting God’s judgment … Continue reading →

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Recently Married Lesbian, Mary Cheney, Donates to Mitt Romney Campaign

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Thursday, July 5, 2012 Mary Cheney, the lesbian daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and who recently married her partner, Heather Poe, donated $2,500 to Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign. This wouldn’t usually be news but Romney is on … Continue reading →

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Fifth-Grader Allowed to Read Banned Speech on Same-Sex Marriage on Monday

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Saturday, June 16, 2012 Have I mentioned 10-year-old New York fifth-grader, Kameron Slade, is my new hero? NY1 News reports: The department of education says a queens fifth grader will get to read his speech on same-sex marriage after all … Continue reading →

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Country Superstar Carrie Underwood Supports Marriage Equality

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Country superstar, Carrie Underwood, came out in support of marriage equality — a move that could alienate her more conservative fan base. In an interview with U.K. paper The Independent, Underwood said: “As a married person myself, … Continue reading →

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NAACP Supports Same-Sex Marriage

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Sunday, May 20, 2012 This is good news and will help to tamp down the argument African Americans are divided on marriage equality. The NAACP, one of the nation’s largest and most respected African American advocacy organizations, has passed a … Continue reading →

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Majority of Americans Agree with President Obama on Marriage

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Monday, May 14, 2012 The Latest NEWSWEEK Cover of President Barack Obama Good news for President Obama. The latest USA Today/Gallup poll finds 51% of Americans say they approve of President Obama’s position that same-sex couples should be allowed to … Continue reading →

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President Obama Makes History, Comes Out in Support of Same-Sex Marriage

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Photo Courtesy of My Friend and Fellow Blogger, BosGuy President Barack Obama made history today by announcing he supports same-sex marriage. In an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, President Obama articulated his “evolution” on the … Continue reading →

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Obama Speaks! Expected to Address Views on Same-Sex Marriage

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 President Obama is scheduled to sit-down today for an interview with ABC News on and is expected to discuss his vague, “evolving” position on same-sex marriage. The interview, tightly controlled, will be conducted by Robin Roberts, … Continue reading →

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Did Obama Dispatch Uncle Joe to “Mollify” Gay Community on Marriage?

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Monday, May 7, 2012 This is interesting. Vice President “Uncle Joe” Joe Biden made headlines Sunday appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press where he said and I quote: “I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women … Continue reading →

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Former Veep Dick Cheney Lobbied for MD Same-Sex Marriage Bill

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Thursday, February 23, 2012 Former Vice President Dick Cheney lobbied the Maryland state legislature to pass a marriage equality bill that made it through the House of Delegates last Friday. That’s right. Arch conservative Dick Cheney is to the left … Continue reading →

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NJ Gov. Chris “Fatso” Christie Vetoes Same-Sex Marriage Bill

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Saturday, February 18, 2012 New Jersey Gov. Chris “Fatso” Christie (R), “conditionally vetoed the gay marriage bill and suggested appointing an ombudsman to address complaints from same-sex couples and strengthen New Jersey’s civil union’s law,” the Newark Star Ledger reports.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Vows to Veto Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 NJ Gov. Chris Christie Photographed in an Atlantic City Hotel Room New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Tuesday said he would stand by his vow to veto legislation that would allow gay and lesbian couples … Continue reading →

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Washington State Passes Marriage Equality After 55-43 House Vote

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Washington state has passed marriage equality after a 55-43 vote in the House. The bill now goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire who introduced the bill for signature. In 90 days, gay and lesbian couples will be … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to Rule on Prop 8 Tomorrow

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Monday, February 6, 2012 BREAKING I received notice from the American Foundation for Equal Rights today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will issue a significant ruling in the landmark Federal civil rights case of … Continue reading →

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