#Alaska denied benefits to gay couples despite court rulings

#Alaska denied benefits to gay couples despite court rulings

“#Alaska denied benefits to gay couples despite court rulings” ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska wrongly denied some same-sex spouses benefits for years by claiming their unions were not recognized even after courts struck down gay marriage bans, court documents obtained by The Associated Press show. The agency that determines eligibility for a yearly oil wealth check…

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#Japanese same-sex couple overjoyed by marriage ruling

#Japanese same-sex couple overjoyed by marriage ruling

“#Japanese same-sex couple overjoyed by marriage ruling” TOKYO – Jenny and Narumi wept for happiness last week when a Japanese court ruled that barring same-sex marriages was unconstitutional, a decision that allowed them to move a step closer to a legal marriage and starting a family. The ruling by the Sapporo district court, the first…

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#Letters to the Editor — March 21, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — March 21, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — March 21, 2021” Skipping classThe new New York City schools chancellor, Meisha Ross Porter, had a year and a half experience as a classroom teacher (“New NYC chancellor has barely taught,” March 15). Barely enough experience to know how to take attendance. As a former teacher of more than 30…

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#Female best friends swear by ‘platonic marriage’

#Female best friends swear by ‘platonic marriage’

“#Female best friends swear by ‘platonic marriage’” They’re best friends — forever.  “My best friend and I of eight years got married… we did this because we wanted to raise kids together, we wanted to live our lives by each other’s side,” Jay Guercio, 23, said in a TikTok about her “platonic marriage.” “We act…

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