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OLYMPIA, Wash. (BP)--Washington’s high court is the second court in July to block efforts by homosexual activists to force recognition of “same-sex marriage.” In a 5-4 ruling July 26, the court upheld the state’s Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), overturning two lower court rulings that declared the legislation unconstitutional.
WASHINGTON (BP)--The Washington Blade, a homosexual newspaper, reported July 14 that the Democratic National Committee has devised “a five-point plan” to combat ballot initiatives to protect traditional marriage in state constitutions, although a DNC spokesman quoted by the Blade would neither confirm nor deny the report to Baptist Press.
NEW YORK (BP)--With the highest court in New York having ruled against "gay marriage," the future of homosexual "nuptials" in that state could hinge on which party wins the gubernatorial race and the legislature this fall.
WASHINGTON (BP)--Twenty-six senators spoke on the floor during debate on the Marriage Protection Amendment June 6. Thirteen supported the amendment, 12 opposed it and one said he supported only one sentence of the amendment. Following is a sampling of what senators said, in order of when they spoke:
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BP)--Alabama citizens, going to the polls today, may make the state the 20th in the nation to pass a constitutional amendment protecting the natural definition of marriage.
WASHINGTON (BP)--The U.S. Senate began debate on a constitutional marriage amendment June 5, with supporters saying it is necessary to prevent "activist courts" from forcing the legalization of "gay marriage" on the nation.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BP)--A landmark bill that would require public school textbooks in California to include "gay history" passed the California Senate May 11 by a mostly party-line vote of 22-15, and now heads to the Assembly.
SAN FRANCISCO (BP)--A federal appeals court panel May 5 dismissed a lawsuit against the federal Defense of Marriage Act, unanimously ruling that two homosexual men who brought the case lacked standing.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BP)--A bill that would require California public school textbooks to include "gay history" is making its way through the state legislature, and experts warn it could have an impact nationwide.
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