gay marriage http://www.npr.org gay marriage en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg gay marriage http://www.npr.org yes French President Signs Same-Sex Marriage Into Law Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing. Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/184955507/french-president-signs-same-sex-marriage-into-law?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/18/184955507/french-president-signs-same-sex-marriage-into-law?ft=1&f=125937703 Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing. no Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing.

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]]> Violent Protests In Paris After Same-Sex Marriage Law Passes Opponents of the new law threw bottles, cans and metal bars. Police responded with tear gas. President Francois Hollande has appealed for calm. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/24/178765718/violent-protests-in-paris-after-same-sex-marriage-law-passes?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/24/178765718/violent-protests-in-paris-after-same-sex-marriage-law-passes?ft=1&f=125937703 Opponents of the new law threw bottles, cans and metal bars. Police responded with tear gas. President Francois Hollande has appealed for calm. no Opponents of the new law threw bottles, cans and metal bars. Police responded with tear gas. President Francois Hollande has appealed for calm.

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]]> French Parliament OKs Same-Sex Marriage Law France will join 13 other nations that have legalized gay marriage within their borders. In three others, including the U.S., same-sex marriage is legal in some jurisdictions. The new French law also legalizes adoptions by same-sex couples. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/23/178594949/french-parliament-oks-same-sex-marriage-law?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/23/178594949/french-parliament-oks-same-sex-marriage-law?ft=1&f=125937703 France will join 13 other nations that have legalized gay marriage within their borders. In three others, including the U.S., same-sex marriage is legal in some jurisdictions. The new French law also legalizes adoptions by same-sex couples. no France will join 13 other nations that have legalized gay marriage within their borders. In three others, including the U.S., same-sex marriage is legal in some jurisdictions. The new French law also legalizes adoptions by same-sex couples.

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]]> In Light Of High Court Arguments, What Does Gay Marriage Tell Us About Polygamy? A lawyer representing "Sister Wives" said the march of the law is toward the "right to be left alone." He said polygamy is now where gay marriage was a decade ago. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/28/175623980/in-light-of-high-court-arguments-what-does-gay-marriage-tells-us-about-polygamy?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/28/175623980/in-light-of-high-court-arguments-what-does-gay-marriage-tells-us-about-polygamy?ft=1&f=125937703 A lawyer representing "Sister Wives" said the march of the law is toward the "right to be left alone." He said polygamy is now where gay marriage was a decade ago. no A lawyer representing "Sister Wives" said the march of the law is toward the "right to be left alone." He said polygamy is now where gay marriage was a decade ago.

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]]> Votes May Be There To Strike Down DOMA, But There's A Big 'If' It's not certain the justices will decide they should rule on the Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality. But if they do, it looks as though Justice Anthony Kennedy might join the court's four "liberal" judges to strike down the law. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/27/175456841/happening-now-day-2-of-same-sex-marriage-cases-at-supreme-court?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/27/175456841/happening-now-day-2-of-same-sex-marriage-cases-at-supreme-court?ft=1&f=125937703 It's not certain the justices will decide they should rule on the Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality. But if they do, it looks as though Justice Anthony Kennedy might join the court's four "liberal" judges to strike down the law. 0 no It's not certain the justices will decide they should rule on the Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality. But if they do, it looks as though Justice Anthony Kennedy might join the court's four "liberal" judges to strike down the law.

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]]> At First Of Gay-Marriage Cases, Skepticism About Whether Court Should Weigh In The justices began two days of high-profile oral arguments with many questions about whether they should even consider ruling on the merits of California's Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in that state. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/26/175350869/happening-now-supreme-court-takes-up-first-of-two-gay-marriage-cases?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/26/175350869/happening-now-supreme-court-takes-up-first-of-two-gay-marriage-cases?ft=1&f=125937703 The justices began two days of high-profile oral arguments with many questions about whether they should even consider ruling on the merits of California's Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in that state. 0 no The justices began two days of high-profile oral arguments with many questions about whether they should even consider ruling on the merits of California's Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in that state.

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]]> 100 Hours On The Supreme Court's Sidewalk: Camping Out For A Seat To History Sub-freezing temperatures and a snow forecast aren't stopping die-hards from camping outside the Supreme Court for a seat to history. The court will begin hearing oral arguments Tuesday in its review of same-sex marriage laws. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/24/175195917/100-hours-on-the-supreme-court-s-sidewalk-camping-out-for-a-seat-to-history?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/24/175195917/100-hours-on-the-supreme-court-s-sidewalk-camping-out-for-a-seat-to-history?ft=1&f=125937703 Sub-freezing temperatures and a snow forecast aren't stopping die-hards from camping outside the Supreme Court for a seat to history. The court will begin hearing oral arguments Tuesday in its review of same-sex marriage laws. no Sub-freezing temperatures and a snow forecast aren't stopping die-hards from camping outside the Supreme Court for a seat to history. The court will begin hearing oral arguments Tuesday in its review of same-sex marriage laws.

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]]> Colorado Governor Signs Civil Unions Into Law When the law takes effect May 1, Colorado will join eight states that have civil unions. Nine others and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage. The approval of civil unions is a dramatic turnaround for a state where voters in 2006 banned gay marriage. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/21/174994749/colorado-governor-signs-civil-unions-into-law?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/21/174994749/colorado-governor-signs-civil-unions-into-law?ft=1&f=125937703 When the law takes effect May 1, Colorado will join eight states that have civil unions. Nine others and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage. The approval of civil unions is a dramatic turnaround for a state where voters in 2006 banned gay marriage. no When the law takes effect May 1, Colorado will join eight states that have civil unions. Nine others and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage. The approval of civil unions is a dramatic turnaround for a state where voters in 2006 banned gay marriage.

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]]> Gay Marriage, DOMA And The Dramatic Shift In Public Opinion In One Year Public opinion is clearly shifting on the issue of gay marriage; even one Republican senator has come out in favor of it. But it was a different story in 1996, when an overwhelming majority of congressional D's and R's supported the Defense of Marriage Act and a Democratic president signed it. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2013/03/18/173970922/gay-marriage-doma-and-the-dramatic-shift-in-public-opinion-in-one-year?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2013/03/18/173970922/gay-marriage-doma-and-the-dramatic-shift-in-public-opinion-in-one-year?ft=1&f=125937703 Public opinion is clearly shifting on the issue of gay marriage; even one Republican senator has come out in favor of it. But it was a different story in 1996, when an overwhelming majority of congressional D's and R's supported the Defense of Marriage Act and a Democratic president signed it. no Public opinion is clearly shifting on the issue of gay marriage; even one Republican senator has come out in favor of it. But it was a different story in 1996, when an overwhelming majority of congressional D's and R's supported the Defense of Marriage Act and a Democratic president signed it.

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]]> Washington State Governor Certifies Gay Marriage Law Gay and lesbian couples can start picking up their wedding certificates and licenses Thursday. Last month, voters in Washington, Maine and Maryland voted to approve same-sex marriage, making them the first states where gay marriage has passed through popular vote. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/05/166610691/washington-state-governor-signs-gay-marriage-into-law?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/05/166610691/washington-state-governor-signs-gay-marriage-into-law?ft=1&f=125937703 Gay and lesbian couples can start picking up their wedding certificates and licenses Thursday. Last month, voters in Washington, Maine and Maryland voted to approve same-sex marriage, making them the first states where gay marriage has passed through popular vote. no Gay and lesbian couples can start picking up their wedding certificates and licenses Thursday. Last month, voters in Washington, Maine and Maryland voted to approve same-sex marriage, making them the first states where gay marriage has passed through popular vote.

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]]> Defense Of Marriage Act Is Unconstitutional, Federal Court Rules The ruling from a federal appeals court in Boston is almost sure to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Thu, 31 May 2012 11:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/31/154061941/defense-of-marriage-act-is-unconstitutional-federal-court-rules?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/31/154061941/defense-of-marriage-act-is-unconstitutional-federal-court-rules?ft=1&f=125937703 The ruling from a federal appeals court in Boston is almost sure to be appealed to the Supreme Court. no The ruling from a federal appeals court in Boston is almost sure to be appealed to the Supreme Court.

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]]> Former Romney Adviser Grenell: Gay Marriage Shouldn't Determine Vote Richard Grenell, who resigned after some conservatives criticized Mitt Romney for hiring an openly gay adviser who favors same-sex marriage, said Wednesday that the issue should not determine how most Americans vote. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/23/153387590/former-romney-adviser-grenell-gay-marriage-shouldnt-determine-vote?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/23/153387590/former-romney-adviser-grenell-gay-marriage-shouldnt-determine-vote?ft=1&f=125937703 Richard Grenell, who resigned after some conservatives criticized Mitt Romney for hiring an openly gay adviser who favors same-sex marriage, said Wednesday that the issue should not determine how most Americans vote. no Richard Grenell, who resigned after some conservatives criticized Mitt Romney for hiring an openly gay adviser who favors same-sex marriage, said Wednesday that the issue should not determine how most Americans vote.

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]]> Eight Days of Same-Sex Marriage (The Coverage) From Biden and Obama's announcements to Romney's graduation speech, interviewees favoring gay marriage outnumbered those opposed 3-2 on NPR. Anti voices are needed, but history made it rightfully a pro week. The bigger question: what should NPR's values be going forward? Gay rights is a defining issue. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2012/05/14/152532150/eight-days-of-same-sex-marriage-the-coverage?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/ombudsman/2012/05/14/152532150/eight-days-of-same-sex-marriage-the-coverage?ft=1&f=125937703 From Biden and Obama's announcements to Romney's graduation speech, interviewees favoring gay marriage outnumbered those opposed 3-2 on NPR. Anti voices are needed, but history made it rightfully a pro week. The bigger question: what should NPR's values be going forward? Gay rights is a defining issue. no From Biden and Obama's announcements to Romney's graduation speech, interviewees favoring gay marriage outnumbered those opposed 3-2 on NPR. Anti voices are needed, but history made it rightfully a pro week. The bigger question: what should NPR's values be going forward? Gay rights is a defining issue.

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]]> Romney, Boehner Message: It's Still The Economy (Not Gay Marriage), Stupid Mitt Romney and Speaker John Boehner showed a determination Thursday to keep the election-year debate confined to the topic on which they believe President Obama has the greatest vulnerabilty — the economy. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/10/152448446/romney-boehner-message-its-still-the-economy-not-gay-marriage-stupid?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/05/10/152448446/romney-boehner-message-its-still-the-economy-not-gay-marriage-stupid?ft=1&f=125937703 Mitt Romney and Speaker John Boehner showed a determination Thursday to keep the election-year debate confined to the topic on which they believe President Obama has the greatest vulnerabilty — the economy. no Mitt Romney and Speaker John Boehner showed a determination Thursday to keep the election-year debate confined to the topic on which they believe President Obama has the greatest vulnerabilty — the economy.

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]]> Friday Political Grab Bag: Obama To Israel, Iran - 'I Don't Bluff' Obama told The Atlantic that he doesn't "bluff" as president of the U.S. when he says he's willing to use the military to stop Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon... Maryland became the eighth state to legalize gay marriage... Virginia approved a controversial anti-abortion bill requiring ultrasound which the governor says he will sign. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:48:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/03/02/147791396/friday-political-grab-bag-obama-to-israel-iran-i-dont-bluff?ft=1&f=125937703 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/03/02/147791396/friday-political-grab-bag-obama-to-israel-iran-i-dont-bluff?ft=1&f=125937703 Obama told The Atlantic that he doesn't "bluff" as president of the U.S. when he says he's willing to use the military to stop Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon... Maryland became the eighth state to legalize gay marriage... Virginia approved a controversial anti-abortion bill requiring ultrasound which the governor says he will sign. no Obama told The Atlantic that he doesn't "bluff" as president of the U.S. when he says he's willing to use the military to stop Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon... Maryland became the eighth state to legalize gay marriage... Virginia approved a controversial anti-abortion bill requiring ultrasound which the governor says he will sign.

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