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Sen. Mike Lee Reintroduces Disgusting Bill Allowing Religious Groups to Discriminate Against Gays: VIDEO

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Bracing for a potential pro-equality Supreme Court ruling this month, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) has reintroduced the 'Marriage and Religious Freedom Act' which would “protect freedom of conscience for … [Read more...] about Sen. Mike Lee Reintroduces Disgusting Bill Allowing Religious Groups to Discriminate Against Gays: VIDEO

Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’

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Now that all the anti-LGBT legislation introduced by Texas Republicans has died, the state's last stand against same-sex marriage may take place via its Vital Statistics Unit.  Texas … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’

Alabama Considers Getting Out Of The Marriage Business Because SCOTUS: VIDEO

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With just four days remaining in Alabama's legislative session, the state senate has passed a bill that, if enacted, would get Alabama out of the business of issuing marriage licenses. The move is a … [Read more...] about Alabama Considers Getting Out Of The Marriage Business Because SCOTUS: VIDEO

Tom DeLay Says Americans Must ‘Rise Up’ If the Supreme Court Legalizes Marriage Equality: AUDIO

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And in other news from former GOP House leaders who've had run-ins with the law, Tom DeLay stopped by a Houston radio show last week to say Americans must "rise up" against the Supreme … [Read more...] about Tom DeLay Says Americans Must ‘Rise Up’ If the Supreme Court Legalizes Marriage Equality: AUDIO

Marriage Equality Ad Featuring Gay Republican Soldier Rejected by Tennessee Station: WATCH

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Chatanooga-based WRCB is refusing to an air a 30-second ad produced by Freedom to Marry and featuring a gay Republican soldier, which makes the case for marriage equality in Tennessee, Buzzfeed News … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Ad Featuring Gay Republican Soldier Rejected by Tennessee Station: WATCH

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is SCOTUS in Supremely Funny Video on Upcoming Gay Marriage Ruling: WATCH

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Back in April, we told you about Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Tie the Knot group and its plan to send custom wedding invitations to every Supreme Court justice ahead of the court's big ruling … [Read more...] about Jesse Tyler Ferguson is SCOTUS in Supremely Funny Video on Upcoming Gay Marriage Ruling: WATCH

Rafael Cruz Warns Christians Staying Silent on ‘Evil’ Gay Marriage Would Be Like Ignoring Nazi Germany: VIDEO

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Presidential hopeful Ted Cruz's father Rafael Cruz spoke at an event in Brenham, Texas warning attendees that the Supreme Court's ruling on gay marriage is "an ominous decision," … [Read more...] about Rafael Cruz Warns Christians Staying Silent on ‘Evil’ Gay Marriage Would Be Like Ignoring Nazi Germany: VIDEO

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Wants Ruth Bader Ginsburg Impeached For Officiating Gay Wedding: LISTEN

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If Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore could have his way, Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be facing impeachment for her decision to officiate a same-sex marriage ahead of the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling … [Read more...] about Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Wants Ruth Bader Ginsburg Impeached For Officiating Gay Wedding: LISTEN

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Subtly Emphasizes Constitutionality of Same-Sex Marriage While Officiating Gay Wedding

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Notorious RBG proves once again she doesn't mind making NOM and the other anti-gay groups' blood boil, as the NYT explains: Wearing her black robe with her signature white lace collar, Justice … [Read more...] about Ruth Bader Ginsburg Subtly Emphasizes Constitutionality of Same-Sex Marriage While Officiating Gay Wedding