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Gay sex ruling: Views from India - BBC News border=

Gay sex ruling: Views from India - BBC News

BBC News
An Indian court has ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act, overturning a federal law dating from the colonial era. People in India give their views on the ruling and the impact they think it might have on …
The Associated Press
Hindu
Times of India
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NY gov. says he'll push for vote on gay marriage - WCAX border=

NY gov. says he'll push for vote on gay marriage - WCAX

WCAX
AP - June 22, 2009 4:05 AM ET ALBANY, NY (AP) - Gov. David Paterson says he will make sure state senators vote on a same-sex marriage bill before they break for the summer.
Wall Street Journal
Newsday
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Gay Marriage Reversal - New York Times border=

Gay Marriage Reversal - New York Times

New York Times
How refreshing to hear a politician say, “I was wrong.” While Tom Suozzi's argument for now supporting gay marriage is straightforward, it also reflects the true meaning of the word “charity” while extending understanding and respect for religious …
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Santa Barbara Independent
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In Pictures: Breaking Down The Gay Marriage Windfall - Forbes border=

In Pictures: Breaking Down The Gay Marriage Windfall - Forbes

Forbes
There are 781267 same-sex couples living together in the US, according to the Census Bureau. The Williams Institute, a research arm of ucla's law school, predicts that if gay marriage were legalized nationwide, about half of those couples would tie the …
Monsters and Critics.com
Boston Globe
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Harvard to endow gay, lesbian studies chair - Bizjournals.com border=

Harvard to endow gay, lesbian studies chair - Bizjournals.com

Bizjournals.com
As California continues a long and bitter fight over same-sex marriage, Harvard University plans to endow the first university chair in gay and lesbian studies in the country.
Boston Globe
The Associated Press
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Obama ushers in Gay Pride Month - Boston Globe border=

Obama ushers in Gay Pride Month - Boston Globe

Boston Globe
President Obama isn't doing enough, quickly enough to suit many gay Americans, but yesterday he did issue a proclamation for "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.
Western Edition
San Francisco Chronicle
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Hundreds march for gay marriage in central Calif. - The Associated Press border=

Hundreds march for gay marriage in central Calif. - The Associated Press

The Associated Press
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Hundreds of same-sex couples and their supporters marched Saturday through dusty California farm towns, gathering in the state's conservative center to push for gay marriage in less hospitable areas.
Los Angeles Times
Fresno Bee
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Mayor quits job for gay illegal immigrant he loves - Houston Chronicle border=

Mayor quits job for gay illegal immigrant he loves - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle
By RICK CASEY It was, simply put, the most stunning abdication since King Edward VIII in 1936 gave up the British throne for Wallis Simpson, the twice-divorced American socialite.
San Angelo Standard Times
San Angelo Standard-Times
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Exemption for Religious Foes Of Gay Marriage Debated - Washington Post border=

Exemption for Religious Foes Of Gay Marriage Debated - Washington Post

Washington Post
As a growing number of states legalize same-sex marriage, there is growing attention on exemptions for religious institutions and individuals who find the concept morally objectionable and religiously untenable.
The Associated Press
WMUR
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Abortion, gay marriage complicate Supreme Court selection - Los Angeles Times border=

Abortion, gay marriage complicate Supreme Court selection - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
President Obama hopes for a candidate who won't galvanize conservatives over hot-button issues. That could lead to problems for some considered to be on his short list.
Wall Street Journal
The Associated Press
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