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Several justices, including some liberals who seemed open to gay marriage, raised doubts during a riveting 80-minute argument
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The court's first major examination of gay rights in 10 years begins Tuesday with a hearing on California's ban on same-sex marriage.
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People on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate are anxiously waiting Tuesday's Supreme Court hearing.
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An appeals court has ruled that a law that denies a host of federal benefits to same-sex married couples is unconstitutional.
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The Valley's gay and lesbian community is celebrating the official end of the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy.
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A counter protest against "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" is in the works for Friday.
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A popular photo shoot supporting gay marriage is making its debut Friday night in Fresno.
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The sponsors of California's same-sex marriage ban said Tuesday they plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a landmark appellate court ruling that struck down the law as unconstitutional.
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Hundreds of people braved the heat for Fresno's Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday where brightly colored floats made their way through the tower district.
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President Obama's remarks regarding his support of gay marriage come just one day after a first of its kind proposal. The California bill is aimed at banning gay therapy for teens, and it's now passed its final California Senate Committee.
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Three GOP congressional leaders are appealing a federal judge's ruling that declared a law prohibiting the government from recognizing same-sex marriages to be unconstitutional, according to court papers filed Friday.
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Backers of California's same-sex marriage ban said Tuesday they will ask a federal appeals court in San Francisco to review the split decision by three of its judges that struck down the voter-approved law.
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Gov. Chris Gregoire handed gay rights advocates a major victory, singing into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in Washington state, making it the seventh in the nation to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed.
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New Jersey lawmakers gave their blessing to legalizing gay marriage for the first time Monday as the state Senate passed a bill that would allow nuptials for same-sex couples, despite Gov. Chris Christie's insistence that he will veto such legislation.
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A federal appeals court declaring California's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional has caused some strong reactions in the Valley.
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An idea whose time has come -- or political correctness run wild? Depends on how you look at the effort being made to get "Sesame Street" muppets Bert and Ernie to get married.
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New York usered in legal gay marriage just after midnight on Sunday.
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A long-time South Valley church congregation is cutting ties with its parent church over the issue of gay clergy members.
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A bill that would insure Calif. textbooks include the history of gays and lesbians is now on the governor's desk.
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A federal judge on Tuesday upheld a gay judge's ruling to strike down California's same-sex marriage ban.
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A federal judge is deciding whether a gay judge's ruling to strike down California's same-sex marriage ban should be overturned because he failed to divulge his own marital intentions before throwing out the voter-approved measure.
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When a rainbow appears in the sky just about everyone stops to take in the natural phenomenon.
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GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista were hit with glittery confetti by a protester Tuesday during the couple's appearance at a book-signing.
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While it's a move that has clearly divided Presbyterians nationwide, many in the Valley don't believe it will change anything.
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A South Valley Sailor will keep his job with the Navy after a lengthy hearing.
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Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated the opening of a community center in the Tower District.
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No public displays of affection. No separate bathrooms. No harassment and no special treatment.
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A San Francisco woman is suing her employer for refusing to add her wife to her healthcare plan.
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Prop 8 supporters fought this round in front of a national TV audience on C-Span.
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The legal fight over California's same-sex marriage ban went before a federal appeals court Monday in a televised hearing that reached a nationwide TV audience anxious for a final decision on whether the measure violates the U.S. Constitution.
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A gay rights group is demanding a faster decision to end the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
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The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military to remain in place while a federal appeals court considers the issue.
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A valley family speaks out against bullying after their transgender teen commits suicide.
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Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation that would have repealed the law banning gays from serving openly in the military.
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Gay rights activist Scotty Maldonado of Equality California says the ruling against "Don't Ask Don't Tell "is an important victory. "I think this ruling really shows us that we've taken one huge step in the direction of equality."
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A federal judge put gay marriages on hold for at least another six days in California, disappointing dozens of gay couples who lined up outside City Hall hoping to tie the knot Thursday.
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With gay marriages slated to resume next Wednesday, many Valley businesses are looking forward to an expanded clientele base. But some are concerned about alienating prop 8 supporters.
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Pastor Jim Franklin says the court's decision giving gays and lesbians the right to marry is a slippery slope to allowing polygamy.
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Images from around San Francisco of the many people awaiting the Prop 8 stay ruling.
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Legal experts believe judge Vaughn Walker's recent ruling was written so that it would ultimately make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. But before the gay marriage debate reaches the nation's high court, it still has many legal hurdles to clear. Prop 8 supporters filed their motion for an appeal one day before the Friday's deadline. The appeals process could take months if not up to a year. But supporters and opponents of gay marriage say the lengthy legal battle is starting to take a toll on them emotionally.
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Members of the local Marriage Equality group were busy e-mailing, inviting supporters to a rally when the ruling came down.
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The Labor Department intends to issue regulations this week ordering businesses to give gay employees equal treatment under a law permitting workers unpaid time off to care for newborns or loved ones.
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Thirty two years after his assassination, people in Fresno and all over the United States are honoring the life and legacy of Harvey Milk.
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Senior Pentagon leaders on Friday warned Congress not to tamper with the ban on gays serving openly in the military until they can come up with a plan for dealing with potential opposition in the ranks.
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President Obama faced hecklers during a campaign fundraiser in Southern California.
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Robin McGehee has been involved in several gay rights protests here in the Valley, including last year's "Meet in the Middle" rally for same-sex marriage. But until Thursday, she had never been arrested. And McGehee says she'd do it all over again.
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A South Valley state senator and staunch supporter of conservative values admitted Monday that he is gay. Roy Ashburn's announcement startled both his constituents and members of the gay community.
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Dozens of Valley couples tied the knot this Valentine's Day at the Fresno county clerk's office and several same-sex couples tried as well but were turned away.
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One Valley solider said he was kicked out of the army because he was a homosexual. Now he hopes this could be the beginning to reenlisting as an openly gay solider.
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The Federal Trial over Proposition 8 will continue in San Francisco on Monday after wrapping up its first full week.
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