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Carlos Daniel Dos Santos, 45, is from Brazil, and unlike heterosexual spouses, his husband, James Oseland, 50, cannot apply for him to legally stay because federal law does not recognize same-sex marriage.

Until the US government do us part: Gay couples await DOMA decision

Gay binational couples in New York City are hoping for a Supreme Court DOMA decision that will transform their lives.

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Tagged binational, Defense of Marriage Act, doma, gay marriage, gay rights, immigration, immigration reform, lgbt, NYC, supreme court | Reply
Same-sex weddings in Rhode Island will be permitted starting Aug. 1, 2013. (Google Images)

Rhode Island Legalizes Gay Marriage

Rhode Island became the 10th U.S. state to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples Thursday, the last of the six New England states to do so.

Posted in National, News
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey

Senator Bob Casey comes out in support of gay marriage

After pressure mounted in recent weeks for Sen. Bob Casey to weigh in on the DOMA debate, he’s sided with LGBT Americans.

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PHOTOS: The best signs in support of gay marriage

People are using social media and witty signs to show their support for gay marriage.

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Witty posters in support of gay marriage

People are using social media and witty signs to show their support for gay marriage.

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Anti-gay marriage protesters (L) try to convince Proposition 8 opponents (R) to get out of the way of their march in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan

Supreme Court, in next gay marriage case, eyes federal law

For the second day running, the Supreme Court on Wednesday will confront the issue of gay marriage, hearing arguments on a U.S. law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples.

Posted in National, News
Tagged doma, gay marriage, same-sex marriage, scotus, supreme court
The Supreme Court is looking at the Defense of Marriage Act this week, and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is speaking out on behalf of same-sex couples. (Credit: Getty Images.)

New York stands against DOMA

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged attorney general, brian lehrer, civil rights, doma, eric schneiderman, gay marriage, politics, same-sex marriage, supreme court | Reply
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Same-sex marriage rally draws hundreds to City Hall Plaza

Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall Plaza Tuesday amidst rainbow flags and hand-drawn peace symbols hoping to send the Supreme Court a message.

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Tagged Boston, city hall plaza, doma, massequaility, rally, same-sex marriage, scotus, supreme court | Reply
Protesters stand next to a banner outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013. 
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Supreme Court takes up gay marriage for the first time

America’s top court takes up the delicate and divisive issue of gay marriage on Tuesday when the nine Supreme Court justices consider the legality of a California ballot initiative that limits marriage to opposite-sex couples.

Posted in National, News
Tagged doma, gay marriage, hearings, same-sex marriage, supreme court
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Same-sex marriage rally today on City Hall Plaza

Hundreds of people are expected to attend a rally at City Hall Plaza Tuesday afternoon to voice their support for same-sex marriage.

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Tagged Boston, city hall plaza, doma, gay marriage, massequality, proposition 8, rally, same-sex marriage, supreme court, thomas menino | Reply
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