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Judge- Prop 8 campaign must release campaign data

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
A federal judge in San Francisco says the sponsors of California's same-sex marriage ban must hand over some internal campaign records to lawyers seeking to overturn the voter-enacted initiative.

U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker denied a request Thursday by the Protect Marriage campaign to shield all e-mails, memos and reports dealing with its strategy, voter messages and rationale for preventing gay couples from marrying.

The group had argued that releasing the information violated the free speech rights of its supporters and potentially subjected them to harassment from gay marriage adv ...

Domestic partnership certificates issued in Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP)
Nevada's secretary of state issued domestic partnership certificate No. 1 at the state Capitol on Thursday as a state law providing many of the same legal rights as marriage to gay and straight partners went into effect.

The first couple to be issued the certificate — Lee Cagley and Larry Davis — shared tears and laughter and were congratulated by Secretary of State Ross Miller.

"This gives us the legal rights to act for each other's benefit," said Davis, a funeral home director. "It's a wonderful privilege and we're grateful."

While Nevada's constitution bans same-sex marriage, the dome ...

Marriage equality bill introduced in Ill. state senate

From Washington Blade staff reports
Illinois State Senator Heather Steans (D-7th District) introduce a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state yesterday, according to a press release from Equality Illinois.

The bill would ensure state recognition of same-sex marriages while ensuring that religious institutions will not be required to perform marriages inconsistent with religious practices.  

The bill is a companion to a civil unions bill introduced in the state House by Rep. Greg Harris (D-13th District) in January.

“This is not an issue of sacred versus secular - there are plenty of synagogues and churches that both recognize an ...

Obama Not Ready To Tackle Military Gay Ban, Says Adviser

President Obama is not ready to tackle the military's ban on open gay service

District 6 candidates keep it cordial at forum

District 6 candidates keep it cordial at forum Six contenders vying for heavily gay Atlanta City Council seat By MATT SCHAFER | Oct. 2 at 6:01 PM Oct. 2 at 6:01 PM Atlanta City Councilmember Anne Fauver watched as the six candidates campaigning...

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Judge- Prop 8 campaign must release campaign data

Judge- Prop 8 campaign must release campaign data Request by Protect Marriage campaign denied SAN FRANCISCO (AP) | Oct. 2 at 4:18 PM Oct. 2 at 4:18 PM A federal judge in San Francisco says the sponsors of California's same-sex marriage ban must...

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Domestic partnership certificates issued in Nevada

Domestic partnership certificates issued in Nevada New law extends rights similar to marriage CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) | Oct. 2 at 3:35 PM Oct. 2 at 3:35 PM Nevada's secretary of state issued domestic partnership certificate No. 1 at the state...

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