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Minnesota ushers in gay marriage
Star TribuneThousands of enthusiastic Minnesotans converged on the Capitol lawn Tuesday to witness a state milestone in marriage equality. "By your political courage you join that pantheon of exceptional leaders who did something extraordinary," a triumphant Gov....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Judges, Marriage
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'A beautiful victory': Supporters celebrate as Minnesota legalizes gay marriage
St. Paul Pioneer PressWhen momentous events happen like the election of a new president, White Bear Lake resident Laurie Wenker makes sure to get two copies of that day's newspaper to tuck away in memory boxes for her teenage daughters. She did just that -- and more Tuesday....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Judges
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Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn., Joe Soucheray column
St. Paul Pioneer PressAfter a splashy unveiling Monday at the Guthrie Theater, the public now knows what the new Minnesota Vikings stadium will look like. But as the Legislature moves toward adjournment in six days, it's still not clear what -- if anything -- the state will do...Tags: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Science and Technology, Target Brands, Inc., Casino and Gambling Industry, Mark Dayton
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Jim Kolbe to marry partner of 8 years
The Arizona Daily Star, TucsonFormer Tucson Congressman Jim Kolbe plans to marry his partner of eight years on Saturday in Washington, D.C., where same-sex marriage is allowed by law. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Arizona. Kolbe said he met Hector Alfonso, a...Tags: U.S. Senate, Jim Kolbe, Washington, DC, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians
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Gay marriage legal in Minnesota after Gov. Mark Dayton signs bill
Pop2itGovernor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law Tuesday, legalizing same-sex marriage in the state of Minnesota. The new law will go into effect August 1.... -
For Minnesota gay marriage sponsors, it's personal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As a crowd of thousands roared from the lawn of the state Capitol, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill Tuesday that makes gay marriage legal here come Aug. 1. "What a day for Minnesota!" the Democratic governor...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Defense of Marriage Act
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Savage Love: Shorties
I have a mentally disabled cousin who I haven't figured out how to help. He's lived for more than 40 years in the same nursing home in a small, conservative town. His mental age is about 8, there are other mental-illness issues, and he has some physical...
Tags: Google Inc., Medical Specialization, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Nursing Homes
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Brazil judicial panel paves way for gay marriage
ReutersBRASILIA, May 15 (Reuters) - Brazil has taken a big step towards joining Argentina and Uruguay as the first Latin American countries to legalize gay marriage, even though the Brazilian Congress has dragged its feet on the issue. A panel that oversees the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians, Marriage, Civil Rights
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Stephen Goldstein: Bush Library a lesson in hypocrisy
Everything that looked right about the recent dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is what's wrong with America. First, hypocrisy was in overdrive: Against the backdrop of an architecturally pre-pubescent building, on a...Tags: White House, Central Intelligence Agency, Abraham Lincoln, Jimmy Carter, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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EDITORIAL: Coming to a state near you
The Wisconsin State JournalFirst Iowa. Now Minnesota. Next Wisconsin. Gay marriage is winning the Midwest, thanks to growing public support across the partisan divide. Several Republicans joined most Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature to approve a gay marriage bill in...Tags: Elections, Minnesota Legislature, Gays and Lesbians, Marriage, Parties and Movements
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How do I explain same-sex marriage to my son?
Q: My 8-year old son has a friend whose parents are both men and he says his friend says they are married. I'm not quite sure how to explain this to my son. What should I tell him? A: This is a great opportunity for a teachable moment with your son,...Tags: Whitehall, Social Issues, Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, South Whitehall Township
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Where pension legislation stands
The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn for the summer in three weeks, with plenty left to do, especially on the subject that Gov. Pat Quinn has deemed the No. 1 priority: a rescue of the state's underfunded public pension system....
Tags: John J Cullerton, Illinois General Assembly, Pension and Welfare, Michael Madigan, Career and Workplace
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