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Iowa Same-Sex Marriage Poll: 92% Say It Hasn't Impacted Their Lives

The Huffington Post | Elyse Siegel | Posted 11.21.2009 | Politics

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One of the most common arguments against marriage equality is that the legalization of gay marriage threatens the institution of traditional marriage....

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The Gathering Storm Against NOM

Fred Karger | Posted 11.09.2009 | Politics

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Two more states are considering investigations of the National Organization for Marriage for improper reporting of campaign contributions and money laundering,

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How the Prop 8 Ruling Will Help Gay Marriage

Carlos Watson | Posted 06.27.2009 | Politics

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I believe the ruling will hasten national acceptance of gay marriage. Let me explain.

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Few Illinois Gays Rushing To Marry In Iowa: Tribune

Chicago Tribune | Posted 05.30.2009 | Chicago

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Rather than head to Iowa, many same-sex couples in Chicago who want to marry seem content to wait until they can legally wed in Illinois, demonstratin...

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Iowa Gay Marriage: State Becomes 3rd Where Gays Can Legally Wed

AP | AMY LORENTZEN | Posted 05.28.2009 | Chicago

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Same-sex couples in Iowa began holding hastily planned weddings Monday as the state became the third to allow gay marriage, a...

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Activists Pushing For Illinois Civil Unions On Heels Of Iowa Gay Marriage Ruling

AP | ANDREA ZELINSKI | Posted 05.19.2009 | Chicago

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- In the wake of victories for same-sex marriage in other states, Illinois gay-rights activists plan to push forward soon with...

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Vermont and Iowa Take Different Paths to Gay Marriage

Bruce Ledewitz | Posted 05.16.2009 | Politics

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For now, gay marriage belongs to ordinary politics and its eventual acceptance will only be enhanced by avoiding courts and allowing the legislative process to work.

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Why Surprise Over Iowa Gay Marriage Ruling? State Has Long Progressive History

Chicago Tribune | Rex W. Huppke | Posted 05.11.2009 | Chicago

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Once again, a humble Midwestern state is being laughed at by cosmopolitan smarty-pants on the East and West coasts. The victim this time, of course, i...

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Gay Marriage Is After My Rights

Jacob Dickerman | Posted 05.09.2009 | Comedy

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Gay marriage is about turning me gay. After all, what else outside of my fear of not being able to commit myself to another person before the eyes of the government was stopping me from gaining a love of dick?

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A Blessing on Gay Marriage from Iowa

Paul Raushenbush | Posted 05.07.2009 | Politics

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The Iowa Supreme Court did the just thing last week when it found laws prohibiting marriage between people of the same gender unconstitutional.

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New York Gay Marriage: How It'll Strengthen Heterosexual Marriages

Mike Alvear | Posted 05.06.2009 | Politics

As outrageous as it may sound, heterosexual families will become stronger and stronger as more states follow Iowa's gay marriage ruling.

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The Radical Middle Wins in Iowa -- Gay Marriage and the Power of Progressive Centrism

Bill Shireman | Posted 05.05.2009 | Politics

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The Iowa decision illustrates that progress is possible when principled people on the left and right set aside their cultural preferences, and examine their beliefs at a deeper level.

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Gay Marriages Expected To Begin In Iowa April 24

AP | AMY LORENTZEN | Posted 05.05.2009 | Politics

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Gay marriage, seemingly the province of the nation's two coasts, is just weeks away from becoming a reality in the heartland ...

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Iowa Upholds Same-Sex Marriage: Where Does Illinois Stand?

Progress Illinois | Adam Doster | Posted 05.04.2009 | Chicago

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The decision should carry a special resonance in Illinois, which, like most other states, has a law on the books defining marriage as a union between ...

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