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Cynthia Nixon married her longtime girlfriend this weekend
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Cynthia Nixon married her longtime girlfriend this weekend

After getting engaged a few years back at a gay rights rally, Cynthia Nixon and longtime girlfriend Christine Marinoni finally tied the knot… Virginia Smith   |   05.29.2012   |   Comments (7)
Mature Rand Paul says Obama's views on marriage "couldn't get any gayer"
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Mature Rand Paul says Obama's views on marriage "couldn't get any gayer"

Don't say Rand Paul can't accomplish something when he puts his mind to it. President Obama has faced plenty of inevitable, intolerant… Kristin Hunt   |   05.14.2012   |   Comments (10)
Joe Biden is "absolutely comfortable" with gay marriage, White House not as comfortable with Joe Biden
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Joe Biden is "absolutely comfortable" with gay marriage, White House not as comfortable with Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden came out enthusiastically, unmistakably in support of same-sex marriage over the weekend, heartening the issue's… Virginia Smith   |   05.7.2012   |   Comments (14)
National Organization for Marriage endorses Romney, gets website hacked
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National Organization for Marriage endorses Romney, gets website hacked

It's a big day for the National Organization for Marriage! They've announced their support for all-but-official Republican presidential nominee… James Brady Ryan   |   04.11.2012   |   Comments (1)
Anti-gay-marriage group plans to "drive a wedge between gays and blacks"
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Anti-gay-marriage group plans to "drive a wedge between gays and blacks"

It turns out that the same-sex marriage opponents at the National Organization for Marriage — the organization responsible for a 2009… Virginia Smith   |   03.28.2012   |   Comments (1)
Watch the star-studded Prop 8 play in its entirety
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Watch the star-studded Prop 8 play in its entirety

The Dustin Lance Black-penned and Rob Reiner-directed play 8 managed to net about half of Hollywood for its one-night-only L.A. benefit… Kristin Hunt   |   03.5.2012   |   Comments (4)
George Takei wants to change Donald Trump's mind on gay marriage
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George Takei wants to change Donald Trump's mind on gay marriage

George Takei, Star Trek's Sulu and de facto king of Facebook, is a contestant on Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice, which raises… Marty Beckerman   |   03.2.2012   |   Comments (4)
Maryland officially legalizes gay marriage
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Maryland officially legalizes gay marriage

The state of Maryland got a little more fabulous tonight after Gov. Martin O'Malley officially signed a bill legalizing gay marriage. The… EJ Dickson   |   03.2.2012   |   Comments (2)
Texas judge refuses to officiate weddings until gay marriage is legalized
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Texas judge refuses to officiate weddings until gay marriage is legalized

A gay judge in Texas has announced that she will no longer perform marriages until gay marriage is legalized. By way of explanation, here's… Virginia Smith   |   02.24.2012   |   Comments (5)
Maryland legislature approves marriage equality, Gov. O'Malley pledges to sign
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Maryland legislature approves marriage equality, Gov. O'Malley pledges to sign

The Maryland Senate approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage last night in a 25-22 vote. Woo-hoo! Break out the crabs! (Oops, that… James Brady Ryan   |   02.24.2012   |   Comments (2)
Dick Cheney lobbies for gay marriage, now that he's powerless
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Dick Cheney lobbies for gay marriage, now that he's powerless

Update: The Maryland House of Delegates passed the bill. Dick Cheney was the second most powerful man in the world for much of the… Marty Beckerman   |   02.17.2012   |   Comments (1)
New Jersey passes same-sex marriage bill, Gov. Christie promises to veto
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New Jersey passes same-sex marriage bill, Gov. Christie promises to veto

The New Jersey Assembly passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage this afternoon 42-33, only three days after the state Senate passed companion… James Brady Ryan   |   02.16.2012   |   Comments (3)
Washington governor signs gay marriage bill into law
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Washington governor signs gay marriage bill into law

Washington state governor Christine Gregoire signed into law a new measure which will legalize gay marriage in the state beginning in June… Virginia Smith   |   02.13.2012   |   Comments (0)
Same-sex marriage bill passes in Washington state
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Same-sex marriage bill passes in Washington state

It's a good moment for proponents of same-sex marriage! Last week, the State Senate approved a bill legalizing the (governmental) legitimacy… James Brady Ryan   |   02.9.2012   |   Comments (3)
Washington is <em>this close</em> to passing same-sex marriage bill
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Washington is this close to passing same-sex marriage bill

Washington State might become the seventh to legalize same-sex marriage now that its state senate passed a marriage equality bill 28-21 late last… James Brady Ryan   |   02.2.2012   |   Comments (8)
Gay marriage will soon be legal in Washington state
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Gay marriage will soon be legal in Washington state

Gay marriage is likely to be legalized soon in Washington state, thanks to support from state senator, Mary Margaret Haugen, whose newly… Virginia Smith   |   01.23.2012   |   Comments (3)
Microsoft has a heart and openly supports gay marriage
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Microsoft has a heart and openly supports gay marriage

Microsoft has joined five other businesses in openly supporting bills that would legalize gay marriage in Washington (state). Congratulations… Jeremy Glass   |   01.20.2012   |   Comments (2)
Gay marriage is a threat to "humanity itself," according to the Pope
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Gay marriage is a threat to "humanity itself," according to the Pope

In his outlandishly named "State of the World" address this week, Pope Benedict XVI came out swinging against gay marriage, slamming it… Virginia Smith   |   01.11.2012   |   Comments (29)
Watch Conan perform a gay marriage on his show
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Watch Conan perform a gay marriage on his show

As planned, Conan O'Brien officiated a same-sex wedding on his show last night, capping off a week-long stint in New York. The ceremony… Virginia Smith   |   11.4.2011   |   Comments (4)
Conan O'Brien will officiate a gay wedding on the air
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Conan O'Brien will officiate a gay wedding on the air

Conan O'Brien is planning to officiate a wedding between two men on his late-night show. The wedding will take place during a special episode… Virginia Smith   |   10.28.2011   |   Comments (4)