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Frustrated liberals want more from Obama
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Democratic Party's most passionate voters are struggling to hide their frustration with President Barack Obama. Some 2,700 liberals met Thursday in Rhode Island at NetRoots Nation. The annual convention is described as a...Tags: Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Elections, Politics, Republican Party
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Southern Baptists debate gay vs. civil rights
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A day after electing their first African-American president, Southern Baptists are considering a resolution opposing the idea that gay rights are civil rights. The resolution up for a vote Wednesday affirms Southern Baptists'...Tags: Justice and Rights, Minority Groups, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Gay Rights
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Ill. prosecutors refuse to defend gay marriage ban
CHICAGO (AP) — Opponents of a gay marriage ban in Illinois don't have to worry about a fight from attorneys who would normally be responsible for defending the state's laws. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Cook County State's Attorney Anita...Tags: Lisa Madigan, American Civil Liberties Union, Anita Alvarez, Gays and Lesbians, Crime, Law and Justice
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Donnelly splits with Obama on same-sex marriage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Joe Donnelly reiterated his position Thursday that marriage should be between a man and a woman, saying he didn't feel pressure to change his views a day after fellow Democrat President Barack Obama said...
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Michigan reactions mixed on Obama gay marriage stand
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A labor activist who supports gay marriage says she was "doing the touchdown dance" in her Lansing law office after President Barack Obama declared his support for gay marriage. Cynthia Paul is vice president of Pride at...Tags: Democratic Party, AFL-CIO, Elections, Politics, Republican Party
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In the News (and Out)
The South Bend Tribune deserves a pat on the back for trying to do the right thing, but only time will tell if it will bring to an end something that had often turned vile, mean spirited and, at times, hateful and racist. I am talking about my long-...Tags: Marriage, Chicago Tribune, Family, Facebook
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Washington gov signs gay marriage bill into law
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed into law a bill that legalizes gay marriage in Washington state, making it the nation's seventh to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed. It's a historic moment, but same-sex couples can't walk...Tags: Christine Gregoire, Gays and Lesbians, Crime, Law and Justice
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Candidates challenged on gay rights
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Republican presidential candidates are being challenged on gay rights. In a nationally televised debate Sunday, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was queried on comments he made in 1994 saying he would be a voice for...Tags: Rick Santorum, Minority Groups, Politics, Gay Rights, Crime, Law and Justice
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O'Donnell: Piers Morgan's questions were 'creepy'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell says she walked off Piers Morgan's CNN show because of what she described as his "very inappropriate, creepy line of questioning." The Delaware Republican said Friday on NBC's...Tags: Minority Groups, Elections, Washington, DC, Politics, Delaware
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Perry signs pledge on anti-gay marriage amendment
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry has signed a pledge to back a federal constitutional amendment against gay marriage — a reversal of his earlier position that marriage rights should be left up to individual states. The Republican...Tags: Texas, Minority Groups, Rick Perry, Marriage, Crime, Law and Justice
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Stage collapse suit shines light on debate over gay marriage
SOUTH BEND — The spouse for one of the victims in the state fair stage collapse might not receive damages because Indiana does not recognize same-sex couples or the rights those couples are given by other states.
Two weeks ago, Beth Urschel was the...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Marriage, Indiana, Family
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AP poll: Divisions persist on legal gay marriage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barbara Von Aspern loves her daughter, "thinks the world" of the person her daughter intends to marry and believes the pair should have the same legal rights as anyone else. It pains her, but Von Aspern is going to skip their...Tags: Minority Groups, Anthony D. Weiner, National Government, Washington, DC, Politics
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