Gay Marriage Watch

Novinite.com

State Court of Appeals to Hear Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases New York Times, United States Since New York only recognizes marriage between one man and one woman, for any court to recognize same-sex marriage would be to recognize marriages that run contrary to New York law.” Susan Sommer, senior counsel from Lambda Legal, a gay rights group ... Sweden Becomes 5th European Country to Allow Gay Marriage FOXNews Sweden votes in favor of legalizing gay marriage Reuters Sweden allows same-sex marriage BBC News Newsday - Examiner.com all 200 news articles

INDIANAPOLIS - Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has been invited to join a White House faith-based advisory council.

How should trads talk about gay marriage? Beliefnet.com, NY I e-mailed Jim Kalb, author of "The Tyranny of Liberalism," to ask him how traditionalist conservatives should debate gay marriage. Here is his answer: Convinced gay-marriage proponents are likely to stay that way. It's like trying to argue a convert ...

Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy has been invited to join a White House faith-based advisory council. Dungy publicist Todd Starowitz confirmed Tuesday that President Barack Obama had invited the former coach to join the Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. He said Dungy had not decided whether to accept.

On divisive issue of gay clergy, two churches weigh softer stance Christian Science Monitor, MA As society has grappled with the hot-button issues of civil unions and gay marriage, some mainline pastors and churches, such as the United Church of Christ, have moved to support gay unions and gays in church leadership. But most churches have been ... NRLR Responds to Endorsement of Policy Changes by the Council of ... Common Dreams (press release) ELCA Panel Members Express Dissent Against Changing Gay Clergy Policy Christian Post all 59 news articles

WWAY NewsChannel 3

Half of North Carolinians oppose constitutional amendment banning ... The Pendulum, NC “At any moment, a lawsuit challenging our marriage laws could be filed by a same-sex couple from our state that obtained a marriage license in a state where same-sex marriage is legal." Freshman Kevin Newman is gay and believes people such as Forrester ... Poll: Most NC voters back marriage amendment WRAL.com The definition of marriage could be re-written so same sex unions ... WWAY NewsChannel 3 NC residents say 'yay' to gay Carolinian (subscription) all 5 news articles

Advocate.com

House rejects attempt to force vote on marriage amendment Charleston Gazette,  USA He pointed to legal challenges to Proposition 8 in California and the recognition of gay marriage in Massachusetts. "This is an urgent issue," Armstead said. "It's an issue that needs to be addressed. It's an issue we feel very strongly about. ... West Virginia Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment Defeated Lez Get Real wva House rejects anti-gay marriage gambit Daily Mail - Charleston W.Va. House rejects anti-gay marriage measure Daily Mail - Charleston all 27 news articles

MPP Randy Hillier officially joined the race for leader of the Ontario PC Party yesterday with a pledge to abolish the Ontario Human Rights Commission and outlaw mandatory union membership.[...]

TORONTO - MPP Randy Hillier officially joined the race for leader of the Ontario PC Party yesterday with a pledge to abolish the Ontario Human Rights Commission and outlaw mandatory union membership.[...]

New West

Vt. House committee oks 'gay marriage' BP News, TN MONTPELIER, Vt. (BP)--The Vermont legislature took another step Tuesday toward legalizing "gay marriage" when a House committee easily passed a bill that would recognize such relationships, sending it to the full chamber. The bill passed 8-2, ... House committee approves gay marriage bill Rutland Herald House panel tweaks, advances gay marriage bill Fox44 News Days in the Capitol filled with chaos Sammamish Review WPTZ.com - Fox44 News all 617 news articles