#Truce in sight on same-sex-marriage and dissent

#Truce in sight on same-sex-marriage and dissent

“Truce in sight on same-sex-marriage and dissent” America could finally be on its way to hammering out a truce between same-sex-marriage advocates and religious opponents. It’s a tall order. Congress is the architect of one part of the truce. The Senate is advancing a bill, with bipartisan support, to ensure a same-sex couple’s marital status…

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#The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect

#The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect

“The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect” In what we hope is a sign of more politically sensible times ahead, the Senate saw a strongly bipartisan “Yes” vote to advance the Respect for Marriage Act past a key procedural hurdle.  The bill — now likely to pass — is designed to make sure same-sex…

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#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill The Senate on Wednesday voted to start debate on legislation that would codify same-sex marriage protections, paving the way for it to pass by the end of the week.  Senators voted 62-37 to advance the measure, with 12 Republicans joining with every Democrat in support. Lawmakers are expected…

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#Glenn Greenwald defends Matt Gaetz for stance on gay marriage

#Glenn Greenwald defends Matt Gaetz for stance on gay marriage

“Glenn Greenwald defends Matt Gaetz for stance on gay marriage” Glenn Greenwald drew the ire of liberals on Twitter after he praised Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for helping to rescind the ban on gay adoption in Florida while also defending his vote to reject codifying same-sex marriage into federal law. Greenwald, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist…

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#Chile’s congress approves same-sex marriages, adoptions

#Chile’s congress approves same-sex marriages, adoptions

“#Chile’s congress approves same-sex marriages, adoptions” SANTIAGO, Chile — Both houses of Chile’s congress voted Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill that also includes authorization for adoptions by same-sex couples. The initiative was approved first by the Senate on a 21-8 vote, with three abstentions, and shortly afterward by the Chamber of Deputies with…

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#Same-sex moms’ fight to keep kids

#Same-sex moms’ fight to keep kids

“#Same-sex moms’ fight to keep kids” What happens when someone goes nuclear on your loving household? That’s the subject of “Nuclear Family,” a three-part documentary by filmmaker and subject Ry Russo-Young, premiering Sunday on HBO Max. Growing up in the 1980s, Russo-Young had what felt like a conventional New York City childhood: two parents and…

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#Sandra Lee wants credit for Cuomo’s same-sex marriage law

#Sandra Lee wants credit for Cuomo’s same-sex marriage law

“#Sandra Lee wants credit for Cuomo’s same-sex marriage law” Sandra Lee feels betrayed at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo taking credit for legalizing same-sex marriage — when she had pressured her ex into agreeing to it, according to friends. Cuomo, 63, made the claim during his belligerent resignation speech Tuesday while crowing about making New…

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