The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate says the support shows that party affiliation is important.
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Maine’s Malone installed as Buffalo’s new bishop
But Malone will stay active in Portland and continue to lead the church’s fight against gay marriage in Maine.
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Same-sex marriage backers get windfall
A national organization gives $250,000 to the Maine group seeking legalization.
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COMMENTARY: We will be chagrined about this folderol in 20 years
Just 16 years after a Democratic president signed the fatuously named Defense of Marriage Act, defining marriage in the United States as requiring one man and one woman, the debate about gay marriage is over.
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Gay rights activists plan Chick-fil-A ‘Kiss In’
Participants are encouraged to come to the fast-food chains Friday and kiss a fellow demonstrator of the same sex.
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Poll: 65 percent of Democrats support gay marriage
Overall, Americans remain closely divided on same-sex marriage. The new Pew poll found 48 percent in favor and 44 percent opposed.
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Democratic Party to formally back gay marriage
The Democratic Party will include support for gay marriage in its official platform for the first-time ever — a major milestone for gay rights advocates.
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Truth Test: Details matter when citing child-rearing studies
“The social science evidence is overwhelming that children do best on virtually every measurement of health, happiness and attainment when they are raised in an intact family with a mother and a father.” – Protect Marriage Maine’s website The overwhelming message from studies of families is that children do best when raised by two committed […]
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Election 2012: High rollers take stand on gay marriage
Advocates say the corporate support sends a strong message about all of U.S. society.
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Chick-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol
Gay rights groups have called for a boycott and politicians in Boston and Chicago told the chain it is not welcome there.