Topic: LBGT

DOJ Wants SCOTUS to Take On Defense of Marriage Act Next

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Obama is following up on the goal he set in May to finally repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. The Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to hear appeals for two different cases to finally decide whether or not DOMA is constitutional. 

By Dino Grandoni

Sep 22, 2011

Chart of the Day

A Map of the 26 Nations That Allow Gays in Their Militaries

With the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell this week, the U.S. joins the list

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 25, 2011

New York Gay Marriage Opponents Sue to Overturn Law

A group alleges the Senate violated procedures in passage of the bill

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