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NEWS ABOUT: marriage rights

marriage rights stories: 13 news summaries

Prop. 8 Fix: Dump Legal 'Marriage' Altogether

Gov't could create civil unions, while marriage would be religious

Mar 16, 09 9:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - Confirmations, bar mitzvahs—religious institutions mark a number of rites of passage, but marriage is the only one the government has mucked with. As the heated debate over gay marriage continues, two professors ask: Why not take the government out of the equation? Officially, any couple could have a civil... More »

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 Iowa High Court 
 Takes Up Gay 
 Marriage Ban 

Capital expects large crowds for landmark decision

Dec 8, 08 2:15 AM CST
(Newser) - Iowa's Supreme Court begins hearing a same-sex marriage case this week that could give gay activists their first heartland victory, reports the Des Moines Register. The state capital was abuzz with preparations for watch parties, town hall meetings, and court overflow rooms to accommodate the large crowds expected for this... More »

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gay rights • gay marriage • Midwest • marriage rights • activists • conservatives • Iowa Supreme Court

(Newser) - George Clooney is none too happy with residents of California for passing Proposition 8, reports E! Online. The actor says he looks forward to the day when opponents of gay marriage “will look as outdated as George Wallace standing on the school steps keeping James Hood from entering the... More »

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California • gay marriage • politics • celebrity • George Clooney • marriage rights • Proposition 8

(Newser) - If California’s gay marriage ban passes, “legal chaos” will ensue for those who tied the knot since it became legal to do so in June, lawyers warn. With no court precedents, experts are left guessing whether those marriages would remain valid, the Los Angeles Times reports. Ultimately,... More »

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California • gay marriage • law • court • marriage rights • California Supreme Court • Proposition 8

California Readies for Wave of Gay Weddings Today

But conservative ax looms over ceremonies

Jun 16, 08 4:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - San Francisco officials are preparing for an expected tidal wave of weddings this evening as gay marriage officially becomes legal in California at 5pm. But celebrations could be short-lived if a November initiative blocks the court decision that paved the way for the marriages. The San Francisco Chronicle takes a... More »

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gay rights • California • gay marriage • homosexuality • marriage rights • homosexual rights • gays

Calif. Court Won't Stop Parade to Altar

Gay couples can wed on June 17; call to wait for Nov. ballot rejected

Jun 4, 08 2:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - The California Supreme Court shot down a request today to suspend its decision allowing same-sex marriages until after a November vote on a constitutional amendment that would overturn the May 15 ruling, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Couples can marry starting June 17, as scheduled. More »

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gay rights • California • gay marriage • marriage rights

 New York State
 to Recognize
 Gay Marriages 

Out-of-state same-sex unions win equal treatment

May 29, 08 5:56 AM CDT
(Newser) - New York's governor has directed all state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries, the New York Times reports. Terms like "spouse," "husband," and "wife" will now legally apply to same-sex partners in state regulations concerning everything from income tax filings... More »

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gay marriage • New York • state legislature • marriage rights • David Paterson • New York state

Mr. Sulu Will Finally Tie Knot With Gay Lover

Calif. ruling leaves Takei free to marry partner of 21 years

May 21, 08 8:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - Less than a week after California lifted its ban on gay marriage, Star Trek actor George Takei plans to beam up to the altar and marry his longtime partner Brad Altman, BBC reports. After 21 years together, the couple is suddenly facing the “delicious dilemma” of deciding where to... More »

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California • gay marriage • marriage • Star Trek • marriage rights • celebrity engagements • George Takei

Gay Marriage Gives Pause to Calif. Faithful

Conservatives voice opposition; other sects ponder next steps

May 20, 08 6:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Across California, congregations of all faiths are adjusting to last week's ruling allowing same-sex marriages—even as they attempt to reconcile state laws with those of their religions, the Los Angeles Times reports. Many churches and synagogues are working to fit the ruling into their offerings; others see a direct... More »

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California • gay marriage • marriage • religion • church • marriage rights • culture wars

Calif. Judge:
Gay Marriage
Decision My Toughest 

Conservative cast vote for 'doing the right thing'

May 18, 08 12:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Long characterized as cautious, California’s Chief Justice Ronald George shocked his peers when he joined the majority to overturn the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. “I think there are times when doing the right thing means not playing it safe,” the moderate Republican said, calling the... More »

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  Gay Marriage Foes
Mobilize California Fight

Conservative groups aiming to have ban back in November

May 16, 08 4:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - Organizations staunchly opposed to same-sex unions are already mobilizing to reinstate a ban on gay marriages that was struck down yesterday by California's Supreme Court, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. The coalition intends to hammer home the fact that  four judges have "overturned the will" of millions of voters... More »

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gay rights • California • gay marriage • constitutional amendment • marriage rights • California Supreme Court

Spain Gets on Divorce Express

 Church leaders say marriage contract is now 'trash'

Feb 28, 08 11:06 AM CST
(Newser) - Marriage has become a battleground in Spain, where divorce has been legal for 20 years, but a recent reform accelerating the process led to a 74% spike in the divorce rate. With 1 in every 2.3 married couples now parting, the Catholic Church is accusing the socialist government of... More »

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divorce • Catholic Church • Spain • marriage • separation of church and state • marriage rights • divorce rate • express divorce

OPINION

Marriage and State Should Get a Divorce

Laws out of sync with modern love, writes
marriage historian

Nov 26, 07 8:44 PM CST
(Newser) - Modern love has snubbed its nose at the state, writes Stephanie Coontz in an op ed piece in the New York Times, with 40% of US children now from unmarried parents. So it's time for the law to follow suit, and get out of the marrying business. Marriage licenses—a... More »

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