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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Madonna sued in Russia for millions after speaking out for gay rights during concert

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."

Friday, May 11, 2012  Romney apologizes for 'stupid' high school pranks, denies targeting classmates for being gay

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Couples wed in New York state on 1st day same-sex marriages are legal; protesters vow to fight it

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Celebrating late into the night, thousands of gay marriage supporters poured into the streets after New York became the sixth and largest state in the U.S. to legalize gay marriage.

Monday, April 18, 2011  A proposal to include gay rights in sections on civil rights in California textbooks is rankling more than a few Republicans

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Minnesota-based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in California, alleging they harass customers.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Obama administration presenting first US call for gay rights at the UN Human Rights Council

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Romantic gay beach commitment ceremonies planned in Hawaii once civil unions go into law

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Updated with photos and video: Pentagon plays down risk of combat troops causing problems if 'don't ask, don't tell' repealed