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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Madonna sued in Russia for millions after speaking out for gay rights during concert

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  More people than usual showed up at Midlands Chick-Fil-A restaurants Wednesday. The crowds were brought out by Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day. The move was in response to backlash from same-sex marriage supporters aimed at the company's president Dan Cathy.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."

Friday, May 11, 2012  Romney apologizes for 'stupid' high school pranks, denies targeting classmates for being gay

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  A repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” went into effect on Tuesday.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Rep. Joe Wilson and another Republican on the House Armed Services Committee are asking Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to delay the new policy allowing gays to serve openly in the military.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Couples wed in New York state on 1st day same-sex marriages are legal; protesters vow to fight it

Monday, April 18, 2011  A proposal to include gay rights in sections on civil rights in California textbooks is rankling more than a few Republicans

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Minnesota-based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in California, alleging they harass customers.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Obama administration presenting first US call for gay rights at the UN Human Rights Council