U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the federal government will recognize same-sex married couples in six additional states: … [Read more...] about Eric Holder Announces Federal Government Will Recognize Gay Marriages in Six More States
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North Carolina Conservatives Resist Accepting Defeat On Marriage Equality
The North Carolina Values Coalition, a conservative “pro family” organization, is encouraging public officials to uphold the state’s former ban on … [Read more...] about North Carolina Conservatives Resist Accepting Defeat On Marriage Equality
North Carolina Magistrate Resigns Over Gay Marriage: VIDEO
A North Carolina magistrate yesterday took the decision to resign rather than perform same-sex marriages A North Carolina magistrate yesterday took … [Read more...] about North Carolina Magistrate Resigns Over Gay Marriage: VIDEO
North Carolina High School Cancels Play With Gay Scene for ‘Sexually-Explicit Overtones’
Though in 2010, it became the most widely-produced play among American High Schools, "Almost, Maine" has been cancelled due to opposition at … [Read more...] about North Carolina High School Cancels Play With Gay Scene for ‘Sexually-Explicit Overtones’
North Carolina Magistrates Ordered to Perform Marriages for Gay Couples or Face Removal
With same-sex marriage legal following a federal judge's ruling last week overturning North Carolina's ban on gay marriage, magistrates in the … [Read more...] about North Carolina Magistrates Ordered to Perform Marriages for Gay Couples or Face Removal
Gay North Carolina Couple Weds After First Being Denied Based On Magistrate’s Religious Beliefs
On Monday, Randy Jackson and Eddie Locklear of Elizabeth City, North Carolina attempted to make their partnership official after thirty-one years. The … [Read more...] about Gay North Carolina Couple Weds After First Being Denied Based On Magistrate’s Religious Beliefs
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory Says He’ll Now Defend Gay Marriage
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory (R) has stated that he fully supports gays’ rights to marry following U.S. District Court Judge Mac Cogburn Jr.’s … [Read more...] about North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory Says He’ll Now Defend Gay Marriage
Federal Judge Strikes Down North Carolina’s Gay Marriage Ban, Licenses Being Issued Now
A federal judge has struck down North Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage, The News & Observer reports: U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Strikes Down North Carolina’s Gay Marriage Ban, Licenses Being Issued Now
Federal Judge Denies Delay in North Carolina Gay Marriage Case, Arguments Due Noon Today
A federal judge has denied a motion late Thursday from lawyers for North Carolina GOP lawmakers asking for a delay in the challenge to the state's … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Denies Delay in North Carolina Gay Marriage Case, Arguments Due Noon Today
Federal Judge Lifts Stay On Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases In North Carolina, Expected To Issue Ruling Soon
Federal Judge William Osteen has lifted stays on two lawsuits brought against the state of North Carolina by the ACLU arguing that the state's ban … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Lifts Stay On Two Same-Sex Marriage Cases In North Carolina, Expected To Issue Ruling Soon