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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.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s gay son pens his coming out story

The gay son of U.S. Sen. Rob Portman tells his coming out story in a column that praises his father for being thoughtful and open minded, and for the GOP Senator’s willingness to take a political risk by supporting marriage equality for same-sex couples.

UPDATED: Listen to the full audio of SCOTUS oral arguments on Prop 8

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court has issued the full audio of today's oral arguments in California's Proposition 8 appeal.

Click HERE to listen to the audio.

The SCOTUS website offered a link to the full transcript but the link was broken. Click HERE to read the transcript.





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Supreme Court justices skeptical of Prop 8 law | UPDATED

WASHINGTON – The nine justices who make up the U.S. Supreme Court grilled the lead attorney for anti-gay supporters of California’s Proposition 8, displaying skepticism about upholding the law that took away marriage rights from gay and lesbian couples. At the same time, the justices seemed united against making any ruling that would have national implications.

Charles Cooper, lead attorney for ProtectMarriage.com - Yes on 8 proponents of Prop 8, was widely criticized for his legal performance at the district court and appeals court. He did not fare much better in front of the high court.

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COMMENTARY: “Hey world, I am what I am”

Today is Tuesday, March 26, and by the time most of you read this, the Supreme Court justices will have heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, which is a voter-approved initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California.

On Wednesday, March 27, the justices will hear oral arguments on the federal Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defines marriage in the United States of America as between one man and one woman.

Before any of these decisions even take place -– by the end of June -- I want to remind each and every one of us who we are.

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Hundreds of San Diegans rally for marriage equality | VIDEO

SAN DIEGO – Hundreds of supporters of marriage equality gathered late Monday afternoon at the Federal Courthouse downtown, cheering speakers who called for the striking down of California’s Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

"We stand here on the shoulders of great civil rights leaders who fought before us," said Navy veteran Sean Sala, the local LGBT activist who organized the "Light The Way To Justice" rally.

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COMMENTARY: How we got to the Supreme Court

Twenty years ago this July, I went to Hawaii to cover the lawsuit that launched the first salvo in the current war over marriage equality, ultimately leading to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Proposition 8 and, this week, arguments before the Supreme Court: Several gay and lesbian couples took the then-extraordinary step of suing the state of Hawaii, claiming gender discrimination because they were denied marriage licenses. The case crashed like a tsunami across the mainland.

Lesbian cousin of Chief Justice to attend U.S. Supreme Court hearing on Prop 8

The lesbian cousin of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will be among the invited guests at Tuesday’s historic hearing on the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage.

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