Battle Over Gay Marriage in Minnesota
Legislature prepares for a vote
Requesting marriage licenses for publicity efforts
Assuming the Supreme Court gives them standing to try to keep gay marriage recognition ban
Say that allowing churches to perform gay marriages could lead to persecution of Catholics
Unfazed by weekend protests
Don't support president's plan
Decision made by Bishop Mariann Budde
Long-awaited, high-stakes moment
Illinois and Rhode Island move forward with own plans
Conservative Anglicans say they will resist the change
May not yet be enough votes to pass it in a floor vote
Law passed by vote in November takes effect Jan. 1
Spouses of gay soldiers are not eligible for the same federal benefits as their heterosexual counterparts
He's willing to draw a distinction between state-sanctioned marriages and church marriages
The state legalized same-sex marriage, but without tax benefits
It's a very touching and long-awaited moment
State has constitutional amendment denying gay marriage recognition
The hand-wringing about dire consequences is an attempt to dress up base motives in more respectable garb
Hope to send bill to governor early next year
Familiarity is breeding tolerance of marijuana and gay marriage.
It's hard to believe the Brits are trailing the U.S. on this issue, but they are
Other religious groups can "opt in" to holding ceremonies
A freedom-expanding outcome is not guaranteed
Based on question of whether marriage access is a fundamental right
How opening up marriage regulations will help make the case for eliminating them
Both California and federal laws under review
Setting himself up for a fight with Conservative colleagues
Thanks those who helped it pass November vote
You can apply for a license today, but can't get married until next year
After referenda passed last month