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Vt. overrides veto, legalizes ‘gay marriage’
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont’s Democratic-controlled legislature handed the “gay marriage” movement a landmark victory Tuesday, overriding a veto and making the state the first in the nation to legalize “gay marriage” without a court order. more »
By Michael Foust - Apr 8, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Spouses sometimes find themselves as caregivers
In hindsight, L.H. Wilson said the signs of his wife’s dementia were there. But when Imogene Wilson did not recognize their longtime friends during a trip to the beach, he knew without a doubt there was a problem. more »
By Carrie Brown McWhorter - Apr 8, 2009
Topic: Family, Elderly, Living, Health, Marriage
Vt. House passes ‘gay marriage’ bill
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont’s House passed a bill Thursday night that would legalize “gay marriage,” although it fell just short of a veto-proof majority, meaning the political drama is far from over. more »
By Michael Foust - Apr 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Iowa high court legalizes ‘gay marriage’
DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Supreme Court handed homosexual activists a stunning victory Friday morning, ruling unanimously in the nation’s heartland that “gay marriage” must be legalized in a mere three weeks. more »
By Michael Foust - Apr 3, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Vt. House committee OKs ‘gay marriage’
MONTPELIER, Vt.—The Vermont legislature took another step Tuesday toward legalizing “gay marriage” when a House committee easily passed a bill that would recognize such relationships, sending it to the full chamber. more »
By staff - Mar 31, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Vt. governor to veto ‘gay marriage’ bill
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas broke his silence Wednesday about a “gay marriage” bill that is garnering national attention, saying he will veto it if it reaches his desk. more »
By staff - Mar 25, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality
Vt. takes major step toward ‘gay marriage’ legalization; other N.E. states may follow
MONTPELIER, Vt.—Vermont took a major step March 23 toward becoming the first state voluntarily to legalize “gay marriage,” although it’s not the only New England state where such a bill is advancing. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 24, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Vt. committee passes ‘gay marriage’ bill
MONTPELIER, Vt.—A Vermont state Senate committee unanimously passed a bill Friday to legalize “gay marriage,” marking the first step in a legislative process that could make the Green Mountain State the third state in the nation to redefine marriage — and the first one voluntarily to do so. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 20, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Calif. court appears likely to uphold Prop 8
SAN FRANCISCO—The California Supreme Court appeared willing Thursday to allow Proposition 8 to stand, with key justices during oral arguments expressing skepticism at the legal reasoning made by attorneys urging the striking of the “gay marriage” ban. more »
By Michael Foust - Mar 6, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, Legislation
Hardy crowd rallies for marriage in Raleigh
State legislators were “fish in a barrel” for several thousand people who braved frigid temperatures March 3 in Raleigh to demand that legislators give them a chance to vote on a marriage amendment. more »
By Norman Jameson - Mar 5, 2009
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality