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4 Supreme Court justices skeptical of gay marriage ban, expert says
SAN FRANCISCO -- Jennifer Pizer, senior counsel of Lamba Legal, a gay rights group, said that at least four justices seemed skeptical that the sponsors of Proposition 8 had the legal right to appeal the case. “There were some very hard questions...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Elections, Civil Rights, Anthony Kennedy, Gays and Lesbians
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Prop 8: Long Beach marks Supreme Court hearing with LGBT flag
The crowd cheered and clapped Tuesday morning as the LGBT pride flag was raised and flapped for the first time over City Hall Plaza in Long Beach. The ceremony -- which marked the U.S. Supreme Court hearing on California's Proposition 8 -- was part of...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Trials, U.S. Supreme Court
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Having gay relative builds support for gay rights
Knowing that a family member is gay strongly influences support for gay rights, the head of the National Center for Lesbian Rights said Monday. "The single greatest factor in predicting acceptance of LGBT people is knowing someone you love is part of...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Culture, Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, U.S. Supreme Court
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Chief Justice Roberts' lesbian cousin hopes for gay marriage win
SAN FRANCISCO – For Ohio senator Rob Portman, knowing that his son was gay helped change Portman's mind. For President Obama, talking with gay White House staffers and learning that his daughters’ friends had same-sex parents proved...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, University of California, Los Angeles, Barack Obama, White House, Civil Rights
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Same-sex marriage supporters rally on the steps of L.A. City Hall
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepared to hear arguments in two same-sex marriage cases, hundreds of gay marriage supporters held a rally on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall on Sunday night. As the sun set, people held up flickering white candles and sang...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, U.S. Supreme Court, Drugs and Medicines
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Obama urges justices to overturn gay marriage ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to overturn California's gay marriage ban, outlining a broad legal argument that could ultimately be applied to other state prohibitions across the country. The administration's...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Elections, Eric Holder, Barack Obama, Laws
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Lawmaker threatens tax status of Boy Scouts for excluding gays
A Southland lawmaker has proposed taking away the tax-exempt status of the Boy Scouts of America if it continues to exclude gay, bisexual and transgender people from its ranks. State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) has introduced legislation that...
Tags: Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Boy Scouts of America, Youth Organizations, Ricardo Lara
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GOP rolls out roadmap amid party divisions, including a $10 million minority outreach program
WASHINGTON (AP) — This was to be a roadmap for a new, more inclusive GOP: attract minority voters, support immigration reform and embrace "welcoming and inclusive" attitudes on gay rights. But minutes after unveiling the proposal on Monday, the...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Barack Obama, White House, Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians
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Hillary Rodham Clinton announces support for same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON – Hillary Rodham Clinton, free to dip her toe in the water of domestic politics after four years as the nation’s chief diplomat, joined other leading Democrats in endorsing same-sex marriage. Clinton’s announcement –...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Elections, Barack Obama, Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians
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Guarding the right's flank
To understand what is wrong with today's political right, look no further than the American Conservative Union. The ACU made headlines last month when it snubbed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. A source told National Review that Christie hadn't been...
Tags: Culture, Elections, Dwight D. Eisenhower, William F. Buckley, MSNBC (tv network)
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Bill Rosendahl, happy warrior
Robert Kennedy was a young Bill Rosendahl's hope for the White House, but Kennedy's rival, Hubert Humphrey, practiced the "happy warrior" style of politics that represents the principles Rosendahl has embraced. As he leaves the Los Angeles City Council...
Tags: Civil Rights, Environmental Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Christopher J. Lee, Justice and Rights
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The Scouts and gays
Over the past 103 years, America's churches have built the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) into the nation's most successful youth group — which makes it remarkable that the BSA stands ready to let gays join Scouting, thus publicly renouncing the wishes...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Mormonism, Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Separation of Church and State
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Mar 6, 2013
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Feb 4, 2013
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