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Lesbian couple weds in Oaxaca after Mexico's high court ruling

OAXACA, Mexico -- Two lesbians last week made history in Oaxaca by becoming the first same-sex couple to marry after Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that the state's marriage law was unconstitutional.

The Oaxaca Front for the Respect and Recognition of Sexual Diversity, which was a party to the legal challenge to the high court, said the two women got married on March 22 during a private ceremony.

Mexico City, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas, also has legalized marriage equality.

Marie Osmond speaks out in support of marriage equality | VIDEO

In a new interview with ABC News’ Diane Sawyer, singer and actress Marie Osmond — the only daughter of nine children in the famed Mormon show business family — says she supports marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples.

Osmond, whose oldest daughter Jessica is lesbian, says, “My daughter deserves everything that she desires,” including marriage.

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COMMENTARY: Supreme Court justices vote today on marriage-equality cases

Today may be the most important day in your life.

Today, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will vote in private on two momentous cases involving gay rights. These nine people hold our futures in their hands and they have the power to right the terrible wrongs of two centuries of discrimination against LGBT Americans.

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RGOD2: Praise to risk-taking clergy who said “I will!” to same-sex marriage

Thirty years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine the excitement and attention around the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of same gender marriages when some clergy were (illegally) blessing unions, marrying and doing all kinds of imaginative house blessings for gay and lesbian couples.

Nevada Senate panel hears testimony on repealing state’s gay marriage ban

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A Nevada state Senate committee heard testimony on Tuesday on a resolution to repeal the state’s constitutional provision that defines marriage as between one man and one woman.

Listen to the full audio of SCOTUS oral arguments on DOMA

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court has issued the full audio of today's oral arguments in the appeal of the ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Click HERE to listen to the audio.

The SCOTUS website also provides the full transcript. Click HERE to read the transcript.





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First impression: Supreme Court justices don't like DOMA

WASHINGTON -- For the second consecutive day, the U.S. Supreme Court today tackled crucial gay-rights issues, this time peppering questions at attorneys on both sides of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) appeal.

The initial impression is that if the high court takes the case, instead of refusing it because of serious questions about legal standing about whether House Republicans can defend the law in court, it that a clear majority of justices are in favor of striking down DOMA.

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Cleveland Browns’ Scott Fujita: How family and friends shaped his views on marriage equality

In a stunning new essay, Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, among a growing coalition of straight allies in the professional sports arena, shares the personal stories of family and friends, and why he supports marriage equality for gay couples.

News analysis: Takeaways from SCOTUS on Prop 8

WASHINGTON – Dissecting the transcript of the Supreme Court hearing on Proposition 8 and listening to the audio for nuances and emphasis can lead one to conclude that the nine justices are squirming under their black robes and concerned about rendering a sweeping decision that would affect the entire country.

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Lesbian couple wins $100,000 Maine "dream wedding" contest

FREEPORT, Maine — A Maine magazine has awarded a dream wedding valued up to $100,000 to a same-sex couple in its annual wedding contest.

Real Maine Weddings says Jenna Eagleton and Caroline Currie of Portland were chosen from among three finalist couples. The announcement was made Sunday at the Maine Wedding Association Bridal Show in Freeport.

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