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Iconic Mass. Gay Couple Splits

Goodridge suit legalized same-sex marriage in state

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Feb 3, 2009 1:18 PM CST

(Newser) – A lesbian activist couple well-respected for leading Massachusetts' gay marriage charge has filed for divorce, the Boston Herald reports. Hillary and Julie Goodridge's landmark lawsuit legalized same-sex marriage in the state six years ago. The couple married a year later—after nearly two decades together—...   Read full story »

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