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Court hearing set over gay marriage ban in Va.

A federal judge was set to hear arguments Tuesday as to whether Virginia’s ban on gay marriage should be struck down, which is the position the state’s newly elected Democratic attorney general has already endorsed in a move that has angered many Republican lawmakers. In January, Attorney General Mark Herring’s office notified the federal court […] Continue reading →

Chris Christie gay marriage move stirs GOP

Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to stop fighting the legality of New Jersey same-sex marriages paves the way for gays to wed in the Democratic-leaning state. But it also reflects the Republican’s effort to cast himself as the pragmatic leader of a welcoming GOP while running for re-election and considering a White House bid. Friends and […] Continue reading →

NJ asks for stay of judge’s gay-marriage ruling

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s administration on Tuesday asked a judge to delay implementation of her order that the state allow gay marriage until an appeal can be decided, saying the state will suffer “irreparable harm” if same-sex marriages are allowed without its highest court weighing in. The motion was an expected part of the […] Continue reading →

NJ asks for stay of judge's gay-marriage ruling

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s administration on Tuesday asked a judge to delay implementation of her order that the state allow gay marriage until an appeal can be decided, saying the state will suffer “irreparable harm” if same-sex marriages are allowed without its highest court weighing in. The motion was an expected part of the […] Continue reading →

Former President George H.W. Bush is witness at same-sex wedding

Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, were the official witnesses of a same-sex marriage between two women in Maine over the weekend, a spokesman said on Wednesday. The former first couple witnessed the private ceremony on Saturday in Kennebunk between Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalsen, according to Jim McGrath, a Bush spokesman. […] Continue reading →

THE CHURCH: Pope Offers Radical Change on Gays, Abortion, Women

Pope Francis said the Catholic Church should not allow its bans on gay marriage, abortion and contraception to dominate its teachings, but must be a more welcoming Church where priests are understanding pastors and not cold, dogmatic bureaucrats. In a dramatically blunt interview with Civilta Cattolica, the Italian Jesuit monthly, Francis said the Church had […] Continue reading →

7 Examples of Discrimination Against Christians in America

John Hawkins: The majority of Americans are Christians, but we’re not treated with respect by the culture, the schools, or by our politicians. “Vengeance” may be the Lord’s to dish out, but that doesn’t mean Christians have to support the people who are attacking us or meekly stand by when other followers of Christ are […] Continue reading →

Hawaii gov. calls special session on gay marriage

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Monday called for a special legislative session to move forward on a bill that would legalize gay marriage. If lawmakers pass a bill, Hawaii would join 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in allowing gay marriage. The special session is scheduled to begin on Oct. 28. The bill […] Continue reading →

Justice Ginsburg: Gay marriage shows Constitution’s genius

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says the evolution of same-sex marriage reflects the genius of the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court justice spoke steps from Independence Hall on Friday evening. She’s in Philadelphia for a discussion on her work on the court at the National Constitution Center. Her remarks come just days after she performed the […] Continue reading →

Chris Christie, a Republican Says that Gay People are born that way and it is not a Sin

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican who has opposed same-sex marriage, said that gay people are born that way and it is not a sin. The statement was released as he signed a bill banning therapy that tries to change a minor’s sexual orientation. Christie said such efforts pose “critical health risks including, but […] Continue reading →

Air Force Veteran Relieved of Duties for Disagreeing with Homosexuality

A 19-year veteran of the Air Force said he was relieved of his duties after he disagreed with his openly gay commander when she wanted to severely punish an instructor who had expressed religious objections to homosexuality. “I was relieved of my position because I don’t agree with my commander’s position on gay marriage,” Senior […] Continue reading →

What conservatives can learn from the Pope

Being neither a Catholic nor a religious scholar, I’m in no position to offer opinions on the Roman Catholic Church or its doctrine. Yet it seems to me that conservatives might learn a thing or two from Pope Francis when it comes to messaging and tone. Continue reading →

Calif. court rejects bid to stop gay marriages

California’s highest court refused Tuesday to block the state from sanctioning same-sex marriages while it considers a petition arguing that a voter-approved gay marriage ban remains valid in all but two counties. Without comment, the California Supreme Court rejected a request from the elected government official in charge of issuing marriage licenses in San […] Continue reading →

Liz Cheney: Time for ‘new generation’ in US Senate

Liz Cheney says “it’s time for a new generation” in explaining her GOP primary challenge to Wyoming’s senior U.S. senator next year. The daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney tells The Associated Press that long-term incumbency is part of the problem in Washington these days. She says she does not view seniority “as a […] Continue reading →

Gay marriage ruling already in use in other cases

When the Supreme Court struck down part of an anti-gay marriage law, Justice Anthony Kennedy took pains in his majority opinion to say the ruling applied only to legally married same-sex couples seeking benefits from the federal government. But judges and lawyers representing same-sex couples are already using Kennedy’s language and reasoning in other cases […] Continue reading →

Gay pride parades draw huge crowds after marriage rulings

Dancing, cheering and toting placards, gay rights supporters took to the streets in huge numbers at annual gay pride parades across the United States on Sunday, with attendance boosted by recent Supreme Court rulings in support of same-sex marriage. Gay pride celebrations were held in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis and several other […] Continue reading →

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