With Victories, Gay Rights Groups Expand Marriage Push

New York Times by Abby Goodnough | Apr. 8, 2009 (News Report)

Gay-rights groups say that momentum from back-to-back victories on same-sex marriage in Vermont and Iowa could spill into other states, particularly since at least nine other legislatures are considering measures this year to allow marriage between gay couples. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Living, World
Topics: Civil Liberties, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Human Rights
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Posted by: Posted by Dale Penn - Apr 8, 2009 - 5:38 AM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 8, 2009

Implications from and for other states and the nation are included.

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 by Dale Penn - Apr. 8, 2009

This well written article provides national context to the same-sex marriage stories that came out yesterday. The title is not totally supported by the article quotes provided, as advocates of same-sex marriage say these victories "will give the opposition movement new energy."

Representative Robert South, a freshman Democrat from a conservative district, said he reversed his position after 228 of his constituents reached out and urged him to ... More »

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 by Kaizar Campwala - Apr. 8, 2009

Decent reporting with excellent context.

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