Gay Marriage
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John Roberts cousin Jean Podrasky to attend gay marriage argument
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A woman from California says she and her lesbian partner will attend the gay marriage argument at the Supreme Court, courtesy of her cousin, Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Bowser Discusses Mayoral Bid; Living Wage Debate; FBI Search for New Headquarters; SCOTUS takes up Gay Marriage
Comment3/25/2013
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Supreme Court gay marriage: Wide range of potential outcomes
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The Supreme Court could strike down dozens of state laws that limit marriage to heterosexual couples, but it also could uphold gay marriage bans or do nothing meaningful. People have been waiting in line outside for days for a chance to hear the arguments.
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Gay marriage ad features National Cathedral dean
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The Respect for Marriage Coalition, which advocates for gay marriage rights, announced the ad Friday.
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Mr. Obama in Israel; SCOTUS Gay Marriage Preview; DC Council Special Election
Comment3/21/2013
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Gay marriage legalization support up, new poll finds
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Hillary Clinton and Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman were some of the more notable names that came out recently in support of gay marriage.
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That was the week that was
CommentBurkman and Fowler interview March 15, 2013
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Hillary Clinton announces support for gay marriage
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her support for gay marriage Monday, putting her in line with other potential Democratic presidential candidates on a social issue that is rapidly gaining public approval.
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Gay marriage: Partisan split marks high court cases
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A continuing distinct partisan divide is present in the gay marriage cases at the Supreme Court, set for arguments March 26-27, even though a brief on behalf of more than 100 prominent Republicans calls for marriage equality.
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Sen. Rob Portman now supports gay marriage, reverses previous position
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Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is now supporting gay marriage and says his reversal on the issue began when he learned one of his sons is gay.
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Obama urges Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage ban
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In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country.
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President Obama considers weighing in on gay marriage case
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The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage.
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France protests president's plan to legalize gay marriage
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Holding aloft ancient flags and young children, hundreds of thousands of people converged Sunday on the Eiffel Tower to protest the French president's plan to legalize gay marriage and thus allow same-sex couples to adopt and conceive children.
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Maryland gay marriage takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 2013
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Gay marriage became legal in Maryland, the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line, on New Year's Day.
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Maryland gay marriage: Some St. Mary's County clerks to stop performing marriages
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Some deputy court clerks in St. Mary's County will stop performing marriages when same-sex marriage becomes legal in Maryland next week due to their religious beliefs.
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Maryland to allow same sex couples to file joint tax returns
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Maryland's comptroller says either legislation or a regulatory change will be necessary to allow gay couples to file joint tax returns. Federal law prohibits gay couples from filing joint tax returns.
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Same-sex marriage, Proposition 8 to be heard by Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court will hear cases on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8, setting up major national decisions on same-sex marriage
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Maryland begins issuing same-sex marriage licenses
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Same-sex couples can begin getting marriage licenses in Maryland, though they won't go into effect until Jan. 1.
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