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Faith groups react to the Boy Scouts vote to drop the ban on gay Scouts
Thursday, May 23, 2013
8:08pm

Within moments of the announcement that, by a 61% margin, the Boy Scouts of America would be dropping its ban on gay scouts, denominations and faith groups offered their reactions.

Grand Rapids group wants marriage equality proposal on Michigan's 2014 ballot
02/01/13

A Grand Rapids-based group has formed to put a gay marriage proposal up for a statewide vote in November 2014.

Bloomington’s mayor presides over ceremonial marriages for same-sex couples
02/01/13

Bloomington’s mayor presided over a wedding ceremony for same-sex couples Thursday night. “It’s time same-sex marriages be recognized by all,” Mayor Mark Kruzan said. Kruzan, along with other elected officials, participated in the ceremony.

PA school board delays acceptance of Gay-Straight Alliance over language in proposed constitution
02/01/13

A Chambersburg Area Senior High School club that offers a support system for gay and lesbian students will have to wait several weeks until getting approval from the school board.

Illinois Senate to vote on marriage equality bill on Valentine’s Day: Senate president
02/01/13

Gay and lesbian couples throughout the state may have more than each other to celebrate this Valentine’s Day.

Don’t legalize marriage equality, bishops tell Supreme Court
02/01/13

The National Council of Catholic Bishops has filed legal briefs with the Supreme Court defending two anti-gay laws on which the court will hear oral arguments next month.

Wyoming Senate defeats gay discrimination bill
02/01/13

State Sen. Cale Case claimed Thursday that the battle over recognition of the civil rights of gay people is over. “The people of Wyoming are ready for this,” the Lander Republican said. “This is not a big deal.”

Ind. lawmakers want to put off marriage equality plan until Supreme Court rules
02/01/13

Afraid that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling could throw a wrench into the issue, Indiana lawmakers appear poised to delay action on a constitutional same-sex marriage ban for one year.

EDITORIAL: The Boy Scouts’ small step on gay rights
02/01/13

THERE ARE gay Boy Scouts earning merit badges and the respect of their fellow members in troops across the country, and there will be as long as the organization exists.

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