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Latest LGBT Civil Rights News

WASHINGTON — The city council in the nation’s capital voted Tuesday to recognize same-sex marriages from states that approve them, a step that could propel the emotional issue into Congress and draw Democrats into a culture-wars battle with each other. Read the story here:  Washington DC Council Approves Same Sex Marriage Legislation (Augusta, Maine) With a

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Take a Stand!

We are the people of the Central Valley and we need our voices heard. Come join the Courage Campaign to let the Central Valley hear OUR voices. www.couragecampaign.com/equalityteams Our battle is long from over and we must come together to make a difference. For more information contact: Anthony Ash at 559-288-7537 or at [email protected]

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Maine & New Hampshire A Step Away From Marriage Equality

The Maine senate voted 20-15 on Thursday morning to pass a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Senators also voted 22-13 to reject an amendment that would send the marriage-equality question to voters in a referendum. Today’s votes follow a firm recommendation for the marriage-equality legislation from a joint judiciary committee on Tuesday. Legislators voted

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