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Obama Opposes California’s Gay Marriage Ban

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Pretty consistent with his previous comments. Read the full story

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N.Y. plans to recognize gay marriages

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

As California set a date for gay couples to begin getting married in the state, it was revealed Wednesday that New York's governor has ordered state agencies to begin recognizing gay marriages performed in states and countries where they're legal.Read the full story

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California Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Gay Marriage

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

Domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage, the justices ruled 4-3 in striking down the ban. "In view of the substance and significance of the fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship," Chief Justice Ronald M. George wrote of marriage for the majority, "the California Constitution ...

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