State Department rule change allows gay couples to use married names on US passportsBOSTON — Gay couples traveling overseas can now show passports that feature their married names, letting them take advantage of a little-noticed revision to State Department regulations that critics had feared would undermine the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Gay-rights leaders want faster action by Obama and Congress on their political agendaNEW YORK — Frustrated gay-rights leaders want President Barack Obama to be far more forceful in supporting their political goals, but they also fault the Democratic-led Congress and vow to step up lobbying efforts in hopes of seeing campaign promises fulfilled. Maine gay marriage opponents hire firm that led successful California Proposition 8 proposalPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine have hired the public relations firm that led the successful Proposition 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage in California, while supporters have turned to a legislative aide who led a successful campaign to retain Maine’s gay rights law. Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage. Former Mass. state senator who fought for gay marriage to head gay rights advocacy group GLAADBOSTON — A gay former state lawmaker who fought a personal and political battle to help Massachusetts become the first state to legalize gay marriage has been appointed head of a national gay rights group. AP source: Obama to sign order extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employeesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, whose gay and lesbian supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, a White House official said. After Prop 8 upheld, jubilation muted on anniversary of California’s first gay marriagesSAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Abernethy-Deppe vividly remembers the bustling city clerk’s office and the happiness of fellow couples a year ago Tuesday when California began granting same-sex marriage licenses. Court-appointed manager of polygamous church trust enters not guilty pleas to Arizona chargesSALT LAKE CITY — A court-appointed fiduciary of a polygamous church trust has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor trespassing and other charges related to his management operations. Trials of an Army marriage: Deployed 6 miles apart in Iraq, couple needed phone to connectBAGHDAD — They still feel like newlyweds, five years into their marriage. A lucky couple? ACLU says California hospital discriminated against gay couple after woman’s collapse at marchFRESNO, Calif. — Civil rights groups are urging a hospital in central California to change its policies after employees briefly barred a lesbian from visiting her partner, who went into seizure at a gay marriage march. Thousands of gay rights activists march through Rome; smaller parades in Warsaw, ZagrebROME — Tens of thousands of gay rights activists demanding rights for same-sex couples marched through the streets of Rome on Saturday in a gay pride parade. Gays see Justice Department response in same-sex marriage case as betrayal of campaign pledgeLOS ANGELES — Gay rights groups expressed dismay with the Obama administration Friday over its championing of the Defense of Marriage Act, a law the president pledged to try to repeal while on the campaign trail. Justice Department moves to dismiss first federal gay marriage caseLOS ANGELES — The U.S. Justice Department has moved to dismiss the first gay marriage case filed in federal court, saying it is not the right venue to tackle legal questions raised by a couple already married in California. Former Miss California speaks out after losing crown in wake of gay marriage remarkLOS ANGELES — Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean says she lost her crown because of a comment she made about gay marriage and not because she had been skipping appearances. Trump to controversial Miss California USA: You’re fired; He blames contract, not beliefsLOS ANGELES — Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, who stirred up a hornet’s nest of controversy when she said gays shouldn’t be allowed to marry, got the word from pageant poobah Donald Trump on Wednesday: “You’re fired.” Donald Trump to Miss California USA Carrie Prejean: You’re firedLOS ANGELES — Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, who stirred up trouble for herself when she said gays shouldn’t be allowed to marry, got the word from pageant poobah Donald Trump on Wednesday: “You’re fired.” Analysis: Centrist politics trumps ideological extremes in Virginia, New Jersey primariesWASHINGTON — Quiet down, Rush and Newt. Zip your lips, Nancy and Harry. Centrist politics trumped ideological extremes. Gay Texas mayor runs for border to be with illegal immigrant partner; many face similar choiceSAN ANGELO, Texas — The mayor of this West Texas sheep ranching town offered a stunning explanation when he suddenly resigned: He was in love with a man who was an illegal immigrant and had gone to Mexico. Mike Tyson marries in Las Vegas 2 weeks after his daughter’s death in treadmill accidentLAS VEGAS — Boxer Mike Tyson has married for a third time, two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died in a tragic treadmill accident. Lonely 93-year-old man and 89-year-old woman get hitched in Florida after brief courtshipWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — One Florida couple is starting married life with 182 years of experience between them. Ebenezer Rose, 93, wed 89-year-old Monica Hayden on Sunday in West Palm Beach. The couple said they decided to get married after a brief courtship. Rose said he told Hayden that “each of us is living a lonely life. Why not get married?” Republicans, 2 dissident Democrats flip control of NY’s SenateALBANY, N.Y. — Republicans and two dissident Democrats took control of New York’s Senate on Monday after the two New York City renegades voted with the GOP to throw the fledgling Democratic majority out of power. Lonely 93-year-old groom and 89-year-old bride get hitched in Florida after brief courtshipWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — One Florida couple is starting married life with 182 years of experience between them. Ebenezer Rose, 93, wed 89-year-old Monica Hayden on Sunday in West Palm Beach. The couple said they decided to get married after a brief courtship. Rose said he told Hayden that “each of us is living a lonely life. Why not get married?” Bette Midler marks 100-show milestone in Las Vegas; talks gay marriage, Obama, gardeningLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler admits it takes a little work to keep her Las Vegas Strip show fresh — especially now that it’s hit its 100th performance. After fun first novel, Asher hits rut with predictable plot in ‘Pretend Wife’“The Pretend Wife” (Bantam Books Hardcover, 273 pages, $22), by Bridget Asher: Gwen Merchant believes she has the perfect marriage. She’s even a bit smug about it until her college sweetheart walks up behind her in an ice-cream shop and orders two scoops of her. DC honors gay rights pioneer who helped remove homosexuality from list of mental illnessesWASHINGTON — Fresh off his doctorate from Harvard, Franklin Kameny had been a government astronomer for just five months when he was asked to meet with federal investigators. They said they had information that he was a homosexual. He was promptly fired. Love Connection: Hamas militants get into matchmaking by bringing couples together in GazaGAZA CITY , Gaza Strip — At 29, Tahani is considered a spinster by the standards of deeply conservative Gaza. So in her search for a husband, she turned for help to the best in the marriage business: the Islamic militant group Hamas. Militants turn matchmakers: Hamas brings couples together in GazaGAZA CITY , Gaza Strip — At 29, Tahani is considered a spinster by the standards of deeply conservative Gaza. So in her search for a husband, she turned for help to the best in the marriage business: the Islamic militant group Hamas. Gay bishop Robinson rejoices in NH gay marriage vote; looks to churches to welcome ceremoniesCONCORD, N.H. — It was tough enough to get New Hampshire’s lawmakers and governor to approve gay marriage, but Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson says there’s an even tougher job ahead: getting churches to fully embrace gay marriage and gay people. Gay marriage in New Hampshire and Iowa could affect landscape of presidential politics in 2012CONCORD, N.H. — Iowa and New Hampshire traditionally offer presidential candidates vastly different political landscapes when they seek their party nominations. Yet legalizing gay marriage, as both states have now done, is unlikely to have much impact in 2012 because of party dynamics and the different emphasis voters place on social issues. Governor signs bill legalizing gay marriage in New Hampshire after legislators OK revisionsCONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state’s changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more liberal. |
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