Topic: Gay Marriage

The Big Gay Supreme Court Media Bias Is the Line Between Fact and Opinion

AP

We may have to wait another week or so for the Supreme Court's decisions on two key same-sex marriage cases, but we at least now have a better sense of which media outlets reflect our prejudices on the issue. Supporter of same-sex marriage? You're in luck; nearly every outlet leaned that way. Opponent? Meet Mr. Limbaugh.

By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 24, 2011

New York Passes Marriage Equality Act: 33-29

After lawmakers reached an an agreement on amended language, a vote is expected Friday night

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 24, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Friday Columns

On obesity drugs, the new head of al-Qaeda, and the right not to get married

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 24, 2011

Obama, New York Senate Dodge Decisiveness on Gay Marriage

The president praises the fight for equal rights but doesn't step onto the battlefield

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 23, 2011

Confirmed: Obama to Address Same-Sex Marriage Debate Tonight

Press Secretary Jay Carney doubts the president will say anything new

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 23, 2011

A Fundraiser's Timing Puts Scrutiny on Obama's Gay Marriage Stance

He's in New York for an LGBT fundraiser while the state debates same-sex marriage

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 23, 2011

Hymns and Dirty Laundry: New York Gay Marriage Bill Tests Patience

Even undecided Republicans seems like they're ready for a decision

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 22, 2011

The Celebrity Side of New York's Gay Marriage Debate

The boldfaced names with a stake in the stalled vote

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 22, 2011

Cuomo 'Cautiously Optimistic' Gay Marriage Law Will Pass

The governor spoke to reporters outside of his office Monday night

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 21, 2011

New York Gay Marriage Vote Unlikely Tonight

Resolution to the state's drawn-out debate for marriage equality may be a day away

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 21, 2011

'Inevitable' Gay Marriage Waits Another Day in New York

Wording around religious protection stands in the way of law's passage

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 20, 2011

How a Football Star Took Over the Gay Marriage Debate

Former Giants receiver, New Jersey resident David Tyree will deliver an anti-gay marriage petition

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 20, 2011

New York GOP Ready to Delay Gay Marriage Vote for Days

Some Senators are reportedly prepared to stay until Thursday

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 20, 2011

Gay Marriage Demonstrators Fill New York's State Capitol

Hundreds have gathered in Albany to show support for gay marriage legislation

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 20, 2011

Passage of Gay Marriage in New York Could Be Hours Away

Negotiatons over the weekend in anticipation of a vote before the legislative session ends

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By Ujala Sehgal

Jun 18, 2011

New York GOP Senator Hailed for Saying 'F- It,' Legalize Gay Marriage

The conservative politician is now a new hero of the movement

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 17, 2011

New York Senate Punts Gay Marriage to Next Week

State senate will not vote today on a bill that legalize same-sex marriage

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 16, 2011

Gay Marriage Bill Moves to the New York Senate

New York is just one vote away from legalizing same-sex marriage

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By Adam Martin

Jun 14, 2011

Challenge to Gay Judge's Prop. 8 Ruling Is Rejected

A court rules the judge's sexual orientation isn't a conflict of interest

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By Ujala Sehgal

May 29, 2011

Prop 8 Judge Challenged for Not Disclosing Same-Sex Orientation

Gay marriage opponents claim conflict of interest

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By Alex Eichler

May 20, 2011

For the First Time, Gallup Finds Majority in Favor of Gay Marriage

The new poll tracks with many other surveys released in recent months

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 12, 2011

Huntsman Indicated Support for Gay Rights in 2009

Letter reveals unpopular position among Republican primary voters

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By Adam Martin

May 11, 2011

Navy Grapples with Gay Marriage Ceremony Policy

An order allowing chaplains to perform same-sex unions was issued then rescinded

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By Caitlin Dickson

May 6, 2011

Spatwatch

Senator Rubin Diaz vs. The New York AIDS Walk

Diaz's anti-gay marriage rally coinciding with the annual AIDS Walk draws more fire

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 29, 2011

Virginia Drops Law Firm that Dropped Republicans in the DOMA Case

Attorney general condemns King & Spalding's "obsequious act of weakness"

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By Adam Martin

Apr 26, 2011

New Push to Reverse Prop 8 Decision Because Judge Is Gay

Vaughn Walker's sexuality was no secret, so why the objection now?

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 21, 2011

15 Months from the Convention, Here's Your Republican Field

Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson, pro-weed legalization, announced his candidacy

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 20, 2011

Openly Gay Candidate Invited to First GOP Primary Debate

Fred Karger has said his presidential campaign would be a success if he got to debate

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By Eli Rosenberg

Apr 20, 2011

Chart: Plurality of Americans Now Support Gay Marriage

The fourth poll in the last year confirms a trend of increasing support

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By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 11, 2011

Gay Marriage Supporters Seek the Aide of a Former Opponent

LGBT bloggers want an anti-gay activist who recanted to take on his former colleagues

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 23, 2011

First Official Republican 2012 Candidate Is Gay

Fred Karger will provoke more debate within the Republican Party over gay rights

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By Erik Hayden

Mar 17, 2011

Lightning Rod

To Sing at Crystal Cathedral You Must Sign 'Anti-Gay' Covenant

Choir must declare "sexual intimacy is intended ... between one man and one woman"

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By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 28, 2010

Is Obama Just Stringing Gay-Rights Activists Along?

President tells progressive bloggers he's "evolving" on gay marriage

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By John Hudson

Aug 17, 2010

California Gay-Marriage Ban in Effect Until December

A setback for opponents of Proposition 8

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By John Hudson

Aug 12, 2010

Poll: Majority of Americans Approve of Gay Marriage

Are Americans coming around on same sex marriage?

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 12, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: Glenn Beck Is Indifferent to Gay Marriage

He's got "bigger fish to fry"

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 9, 2010

Debating Ross Douthat on Gay Marriage

Are we "giving up on one of the great ideas of Western civilization"?

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 9, 2010

Morning Vid: Ted Olson Defends Prop. 8 Ruling On Fox News

"Would you like Fox's right to a free press put up to a vote?"

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By Heather Horn

Aug 7, 2010

By Heather Horn

Aug 6, 2010

After Prop. 8 Ruling, Critics Revive Debate Over Polygamy

The old same-sex marriage objection about the "slippery slope" gets resurrected

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By Max Fisher

Aug 5, 2010

After Prop. 8 Ruling, Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court

The road ahead for same-sex marriage

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By Heather Horn

Aug 4, 2010

Proposition 8 Struck Down by Federal Judge

With a veritable tome of a decision

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By Max Fisher

Jul 9, 2010

5 Ways Defense of Marriage Act Ruling Could Backfire

A federal judge strikes down the controversial law

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 7, 2010

Left Reels After Hawaii Governor Vetoes Gay Civil Unions Bill

Outgoing Republican Gov. Laura Lingle rejects the bill as "marriage by another name"

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By Max Fisher

Jun 16, 2010

What Prop 8 Trial Conclusion Could Mean for Gay Marriage

Closing arguments today on the landmark case

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By Alex Eichler

Mar 9, 2010

Washington Post Ombudsman Defends Same-Sex Kiss Photo

More than just lip service

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By Heather Horn

Mar 3, 2010

D.C.'s First Day of Same-Sex Marriage

Celebrations, hand-wringing, and predictions

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