Same Sex Civil Unions

Cuba Eyes Same-Sex Civil Unions

AP | Posted 01.17.2012

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HAVANA -- Cuba's first daughter says island lawmakers will consider legalizing same-sex civil unions this year. Mariela Castro is the daughter of Pre...

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As Church-Based Civil Unions Kick In, Church Of England Says No

Posted 12.05.2011

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By Al Webb Religion News Service LONDON (RNS) New laws that allow same-sex civil unions to be performed on religious premises took effect in Engl...

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Brazil's Landmark Gay Ruling

AP | By BRADLEY BROOKS | Posted 07.06.2011

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SAO PAULO -- Brazil's high court ruled that same-sex civil unions must be recognized, a decision welcomed as a watershed by gay activists who also hop...

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Montana Gay Couples Seeking Rights Lose Lawsuit

AP | By MATT GOURAS | Posted 06.21.2011

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HELENA, Mont. -- A Montana judge on Thursday rejected a lawsuit that sought to extend to gay couples the same legal protections as married couples, sa...

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Delaware's New Civil Union Law -- Read It Before You Applaud

Katherine Franke | Posted 06.16.2011

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Delaware's new law is being celebrated as the next step on the way to full marriage rights for same-sex couples in Delaware. But can't we do better than marriage-lite when we advocate for law reform in this area?

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Delaware Civil Unions Law Heads To Governor For Signature

AP | By RANDALL CHASE | Posted 06.14.2011

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DOVER, Del. -- A bill that makes Delaware the eighth state to allow civil unions or domestic partnerships for same-sex couples has cleared the legisla...

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German Church Allows Gay Pastors To Live With Partners

Posted 05.25.2011

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Niels Sorrells Religion News Service BERLIN (RNS) Gay and lesbian Lutheran ministers in the conservative German state of Bavaria may live with their ...

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Hawaii Governor Vetoes Civil Unions Bill After Weeks Of Stalling

AP | HERBERT A. SAMPLE | Posted 05.25.2011

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HONOLULU — Hawaii's governor on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have permitted same-sex civil unions, ending months of speculation on how ...

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