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

Monday, May 06, 2013  A new U.S. Census report finds that a North Carolina city is No. 2 in the country for its percentage of recent unmarried mothers, and two South Carolina cities are in the Top 10.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Taking the leap into marriage can be a fun and exciting time, but when making that commitment it's important to consider your financial future as a couple.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Marriage equality supporters joining one another Tuesday, not in matrimony, but to support a new bill protecting that would protect against discrimination in the workplace.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Supporters of a bill updating South Carolina's 25-year-old sex education law say students need accurate information about their bodies to make wise choices in a society filled with sexual messages.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Updated with video: Next up for gay marriage: Supreme Court hears challenge to federal Defense of Marriage Act

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supporters of gay marriage are holding a rally in Columbia as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supreme Court takes up California gay marriage case as public opinion swings in favor of it

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supporters of gay marriage are holding a rally in Columbia as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue. SC Equality's rally is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon on the Statehouse steps in Columbia.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage; says kids raised that way do just as well

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama, in broad legal opinion, urges Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Obama administration considers urging Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban