Judge agrees to dismiss California as defendant in federal gay marriage caseSANTA ANA, Calif. — A judge has agreed to remove the state of California as a defendant in a lawsuit challenging the 1996 law that prevents the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex marriages. Breaking tradition, House Dems deny GOP chance to force debate _ and politically painful votesWASHINGTON — In their zeal to protect their members from politically hazardous votes on issues such as gay marriage and gun control, Democrats running the House of Representatives are taking extraordinary steps to muzzle Republicans in this summer’s debates on spending bills. Judge: Prosecutors can’t discuss ‘polygamy’ at trial of jailed evangelist Tony AlamoTEXARKANA, Ark. — Prosecutors won’t be able to mention polygamy at the trial of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo, a federal judge ruled Monday. Afghan civil society groups: Revised marriage law still oppresses womenKABUL — A group of Afghan civil society activists rejected a revised version of a contentious marriage law in a letter distributed Monday, calling the amended legislation just as oppressive as the original that critics say legalized marital rape. Mexico’s federal prosecutors take over investigation into killing of anti-crime activistMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office said Thursday it is launching a federal investigation into the killing of a Mormon anti-crime activist, calling it a high-impact crime that appears related to the arrest of a gang of gunmen. Afghan government tones down law criticized for legalizing marital rapeKABUL — Afghanistan’s government has revised a law that stirred an international outcry because it essentially legalized marital rape, officials said Thursday. The new version no longer requires a woman submit to sex with her husband, only that she do certain housework. Are Afghans revising laws that will legalize marital rape?- Study
Federal marriage law sees 1st challenge from Mass. lawsuit calling it ‘discriminatory’BOSTON — Massachusetts has challenged the federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, calling it “discriminatory and overreaching,” and supporters say other states could follow suit. Gay legal groups ask to join Calif marriage ban suit, get chilly receptionSAN FRANCISCO — Three gay-friendly legal groups have asked to be part of a federal lawsuit challenging California’s same-sex marriage ban — a request that drew an icy reception from the activists behind the case. Mexico outraged by killing of Mormon anti-crime activist, community pledges to carry on fightMEXICO CITY — Mexico reacted to the slaying of an anti-crime activist with outrage Wednesday: Congress called for a minute of silence, television commentators demanded justice and activists pledged to step up their fight against crime despite persistent threats. Massachusetts, 1st gay marriage state, becomes 1st to challenge federal definition of marriageBOSTON — Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday over a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide votePORTLAND, 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. Massachusetts, 1st gay marriage state, challenges federal definition of man-woman marriageBOSTON — Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage, sued the U.S. government Wednesday over a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Bill to recognize same-sex unions performed elsewhere takes effect in nation’s capitalWASHINGTON — A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries went into effect Tuesday in the nation’s capital, and a D.C. councilman said he plans to follow up with a measure that would allow gay marriage ceremonies in the district. In SC, the question of whether cheating gov should go comes down to trust and second chancesCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After a week that offered the world a glimpse into the conflicted mind of philandering South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, his constituents differed Friday on whether he should leave office. Federal judge says he expects lawsuit against Calif gay marriage ban to reach US Supreme CourtSAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco said a lawsuit seeking to overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban will likely one day reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Publisher releases gov from contract to write fiscal conservatism book, says decision ‘mutual’COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford’s deal to write a book on fiscal conservatism has been terminated amid revelations about his affair with a woman from Argentina. AP answers your questions on the news, from Afghan poppies to interest rates and debtThe U.S. government has been plunging deeper and deeper into debt, and the White House expects the budget deficit to get close to $2 trillion by the end of the year. Judge favors hearing trial soon on challenge to voter-approved gay marriage ban in CaliforniaSAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge wants a trial on California’s same-sex marriage ban to proceed quickly but says he likely won’t suspend the voter-approved ban in the meantime. Saudi anti-smoking campaign stirs controversy with promise to help men with wedding expensesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The catchy slogan, “Kicking the habit is on you, and marriage is on us,” is meant to entice young grooms to give up smoking by offering an attractive incentive. Anti-smoking campaign stirs controversy with its promise to help men with wedding expensesRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The catchy slogan, “Kicking the habit is on you, and marriage is on us,” is meant to entice young grooms to give up smoking by offering an attractive incentive. Gay Pride Parade marks 40th anniversary of NYC Stonewall uprisingsNEW YORK — Decades after a riot at a Greenwich Village bar sparked a movement for equal rights, gay New Yorkers celebrated their gains at Sunday’s gay pride parade and lamented the state has not legalized same-sex marriage. Rebel reflects on gay rights progress 40 years after defining moment of NYC’s Stonewall riotsNEW YORK — Raymond Castro was a regular at The Stonewall Inn in 1969, finding it a haven from a world where gay men and women could be arrested for kissing or holding hands in public. Inside the bar, where plywood covered the windows, warning lights served as a signal for couples to stop dancing. Gay rights groups, ACLU support federal challenge to California’s ban on gay marriageSAN FRANCISCO — Two gay rights group and the American Civil Liberties Union are backing a federal lawsuit seeking to restore gay marriage in California. PROMISES, PROMISES: Gays open wallets for Obama despite lack of progress on campaign pledgesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is taking heat from some gays and lesbians for not fulfilling campaign pledges. He’s also taking their cash. PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama takes slow approach to gay rights, still will take their moneyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama promised gay and lesbian voters he would repeal a law banning their open service in the military, would do away with a federal marriage law and would champion their causes from the White House. In his first five months, he’s taken incremental steps that have little real effect and left some people feeling betrayed. Text of South Carolina first lady’s statement following governor’s admission of affairSouth Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford issued the following statement Wednesday after her husband’s admission to an extramarital affair: Kate Gosselin says in divorce filing that her marriage to Jon is ‘irretrievably broken’ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Kate Gosselin says in divorce papers that her marriage to Jon is “irretrievably broken.” Web-based petition seeks healing, softer gay marriage stance from Mormon leadersSALT LAKE CITY — A group of current and former Mormons at odds with the church’s position on gay marriage and its political activism to ban it has launched a Web site asking the faith to soften its stance. White House says Census Bureau will work to better count same-sex couples in 2010 headcountSAN FRANCISCO — U.S. Census Bureau officials said Friday that married same-sex couples will be counted as such in the 2010 national tally, reversing an earlier decision made under the Bush administration. |
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KABUL — Afghanistan’s government has revised a marriage law that sparked an international outcry over sections that appeared to legalize marital rape, Justice Ministry officials said Thursday.
