National survey: more support for civil unions, but majority still opposes gay marriageOctober 9th, 2009 New survey shows rising support for civil unionsNEW YORK — An increasing majority of Americans favors allowing same-sex couples to obtain most of the same rights as married straight couples, but only 39 percent support legalization of same-sex marriage, according to a poll released Friday. The Pew Research Center said support for civil unions has risen to 57 percent, up from 54 percent a year ago and 45 percent when the question was first asked by Pew in 2003.
DC councilman says he will introduce legislation next week to legalize gay marriageOctober 1st, 2009 DC councilman to introduce gay marriage billWASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., councilman says he'll introduce a bill next week to allow same-sex couples to wed. D.C. Councilman David Catania says he plans to introduce the bill Tuesday.
Maine gay marriage law heads to November ballot after 100K voters sign petition for referendumSeptember 2nd, 2009 Fate of Maine gay marriage law in hands of votersAUGUSTA, Maine — The governor of Maine has signed a formal proclamation putting the state's gay marriage law up for a vote in November. Gov. John Baldacci signed the measure Wednesday after election officials verified that gay marriage foes had reached the threshold of petitions necessary to put the law on the ballot.
Angry BJP legislators from Rajasthan shout slogans outside Advani homeAugust 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Over 50 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators from Rajasthan Friday trooped to the home of senior party leader L.K. Advani to express solidarity with former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who has been asked by party president Rajnath Singh to quit as leader of opposition in the state assembly.
White House says Obama plans New Hampshire town hall-style meeting next weekAugust 5th, 2009 Obama returning to New Hampshire for town meetingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will push his policy priorities next week in New Hampshire, a state that has presented him with mixed political blessings. White House officials said Wednesday that Obama will hold a town-hall style event in the Seacoast town of Portsmouth, N.H, next Tuesday.
Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide voteJuly 8th, 2009 Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in MainePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they've collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. Mark Mutty from the Stand for Marriage Maine coalition said Wednesday it took four weeks to gather the more than 55,000 signatures necessary to put gay marriage to a vote.
Governor signs bill legalizing gay marriage in New Hampshire after legislators OK revisionsJune 4th, 2009 Gay marriage bill signed into law in New HampshireCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state's changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more liberal.
New Hampshire's governor signs gay marriage law as state becomes 6th to recognize gay marriageJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire governor signs gay marriage lawCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire's governor has signed legislation making the state the sixth to allow gay marriage.
New Hampshire legislators approve gay marriage; governor says he'll sign billJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature approves gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire legislators approved a measure Wednesday that would make the state the sixth to allow gay marriage, and Gov.
Senate's approval of gay marriage, medical marijuana reflect NH's demographic changesMay 3rd, 2009 Gay marriage, marijuana votes signal NH changeCONCORD, N.H. — Political scientists say recent votes by the New Hampshire Legislature reflect the state's shift toward a younger, more liberal demographic.
Senate's approval of gay marriage, medical marijuana reflect NH's demographic changesMay 3rd, 2009 NH demographic change shows in Legislature votesCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate showed itself to be less liberal than the state House, yet voted to let gays marry and people with debilitating illnesses smoke marijuana if they'll benefit.
NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage with state Senate voteApril 30th, 2009 NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire is a step closer to allowing gay marriage after a state Senate vote.
Judiciary Committee gives gay marriage bill strong vote of supportApril 28th, 2009 Maine panel endorses gay marriagesAUGUSTA, Maine — A same-sex marriage bill is going to the Maine Senate and House with a strong committee endorsement. Eleven of the 14 Judiciary Committee members voted Tuesday to pass the bill, while two voted against it and one proposed sending it to voters in a November referendum.
Connecticut lawmakers vote to update same-sex marriage law; governor expected to signApril 23rd, 2009 Conn. lawmakers pass update of gay marriage lawHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut state lawmakers have passed a bill that updates the state's marriage laws to conform with a state court ruling allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry.
Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage bill at crowded legislative hearingApril 22nd, 2009 Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage billAUGUSTA, Maine — A public hearing on allowing gay marriage in Maine has opened with a standing ovation for the bill's sponsor. Sen. Dennis Damon received a roar of approval at a crowded hearing Wednesday when he said the time has come to recognize same-sex marriages.
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