Gay Marriage Ruling Would Be 'Judicial Wrecking Ball,' Say Utah Lawyers
Attorneys defending Utah's ban on same-sex marriage said in their most recent court filing that legalizing gay marriage would be an "unprincipled judicial wrecking ball" that would destroy state...
View ArticleRisky votes lead to primary challenges in Illinois
Several state lawmakers risk losing their seats in Tuesday's primary election because of high-profile votes for cutting state worker retirement benefits or legalizing gay marriage. Reported by Miami...
View ArticleOklahoma gay marriage ban 'demeans couples and children', court brief says
Opponents of law say in new legal filing that same-sex marriage ban signals to world that ‘their relationships are secondary’ Reported by guardian.co.uk 8 hours ago.
View ArticleChick-Fil-A's CEO says he hasn't changed his mind about opposing gay marriage...
Chick-Fil-A's CEO says he hasn't changed his mind about opposing gay marriage but regrets speaking publicly about it: "It's probably very wise from our standpoint to make sure that we present our brand...
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Chick-fil-A CEO Regrets Being So Public About Gay Marriage Views
*Dan Cathy*, the CEO and president of Chick-fil-A, stands by his long-expressed views about gay marriage, but in a new interview he regrets being so vocal about it. Reported by Mediaite 3 hours ago.
View ArticleTennessee governor to appeal judge's gay-marriage ruling
(Reuters) - Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam will appeal a federal judge's ruling requiring the state to temporarily recognize the legal marriages of three same-sex couples who wed in other states, the...
View ArticleAn Anti-Gay-Marriage Tea Party, French Style?
Social issues—family, marriage, sexuality, homosexuality—have suddenly become highly charged in France. Reported by The New Yorker 50 minutes ago.
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Ron Sandack in a Battle for His Political Life and House Seat
Patch Darien, IL -- Just 27 votes separate him from Keith Matune after all precincts were counted. Sandack's gay marriage vote amped up the intensity of this primary. Reported by Patch 23 hours ago.
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Michigan clerks ready for gay marriage ruling
Clerks in some of Michigan's largest counties say they're prepared to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples if a federal judge strikes down the state's ban on gay marriage. Reported by...
View ArticleJudge keeps stay in place on Ky. gay marriage ruling
He says his ruling will be delayed until the appeals court dissolves the stay. Reported by USATODAY.com 5 hours ago.
View ArticleChick-fil-A CEO Cathy: Gay Marriage Still Wrong, But I'll Shut Up About It...
In the summer of 2012, the billionaire family behind fast food chain Chick-fil-A found themselves...well, if not in hot water, then in a piping vat of chicken grease. Reported by Forbes.com 14 hours ago.
View Article'Mothers And Sons,' Starring Tyne Daly, Explores Gay Marriage And LGBT...
Much of the buzz surrounding Terrence McNally’s “Mothers and Sons” focuses on the show’s portrayal of a legally married gay couple with a child -- a Broadway first. That description, while apt, is also...
View ArticleBruce Rauner's Primary Win Sets Up Clash On Economy In Illinois Governor's Race
CHICAGO (AP) — The race for Illinois governor is shaping up as a battle of vastly different visions on how to revive a lagging economy in one of the Midwest's last Democratic strongholds. While the...
View ArticleThe Fix: Will the 2016 GOP presidential nominee back gay marriage? This...
Welcome back to Five Questions! Today, meet Dan Innis, Republican candidate for Congress in New Hampshire's 1st congressional district, represented by Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D). Innis is a first-time...
View ArticleGay GOP candidate: Republicans are stuck in the 19th Century
A gay Republican running in one of the top congressional races in the country has a message for his fellow Republicans: Get with the times. Former state senator Richard Tisei, who is challenging Rep....
View ArticleChick-fil-A CEO Says He Still Opposes Gay Marriage, But Regrets Speaking...
Chick-fil-A President and CEO Dan Cathy says he still opposes gay marriage, but he regrets speaking publicly about his opinion. "Every leader goes through different phases of maturity, growth and...
View ArticleTomorrow's News Today: The GOP on 'How We Lost the House'
This is a leaked copy of a secret memo [from the future] written by the Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, dated Nov. 10, 2014: Dear Fellow Republicans: I hate to say that I told...
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GOP Candidate Who Blamed Autism, Tornadoes on Gay Marriage Wins Primary
On Tuesday, Illinois Republicans opted to nominate *Susanne Atanus* as their party's choice in the primary for that state's 9th district by a margin of almost five percentage points. Earlier this...
View ArticleSusanne Atanus, Who Blames Gay Rights For Tornadoes, Wins GOP Nomination For...
A Republican candidate who believes that God dictates weather patterns and that tornadoes, autism and dementia are God's punishments for marriage equality and abortion access won the GOP nomination to...
View ArticleJosé Mujica's International Popularity Not Reflected Within Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayan President Jose Mujica's cantankerous personality, homespun oratory and simple ways have made him wildly popular abroad. American rockers Aerosmith and actors Sean...
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