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Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin during his election campaign in May.

Per Governor's Order, Kentucky Marriage Licenses No Longer Need Clerk's Name

7:16am December 23, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The issue was brought to the forefront when Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis declined to issue licenses to same-sex couples. The ACLU says this new policy will just complicate things.

Betty and Jeff Waite enjoy family brunch with their sons. The Waites say they were happily married for 17 years before Jeff told Betty he was questioning his sexuality. The news came as a shock to her, as it does to many men and women who learn their spou

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A Place For Straight Spouses After Their Mate Comes Out Of The Closet

6:10am October 20, 2015

by Cheri Lawson

When men and women who have been in heterosexual marriages come out of the closet, it can be traumatic for the spouse. The partners left behind often find themselves wondering where to turn for help.

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Amid Societal Shifts, What Will New Mormon Leader Appointments Mean?

2:36pm October 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce three new top leaders. Scholar Matthew Bowman discusses what the change could mean at a time when social issues challenge the faith.

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Was This Past Supreme Court Session 'A Liberal Term For The Ages'?

3:08pm July 08, 2015

Adam Liptak of The New York Times discusses the court's most recent session and says the rulings reveal deep philosophical differences regarding the role of judges and the Constitution.

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After Supreme Court Decision, What's Next For Gay Rights Groups?

2:36pm July 06, 2015

by Tovia Smith

Advocates concede it may be more challenging to rally public support and dollars for causes that may be less obvious or visceral than marriage.

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For Same-Sex Marriage Opponents, The Fight Is Far From Over

8:20am July 02, 2015

by Greg Allen

Some opponents of same-sex marriage are vowing to fight on after Friday's Supreme Court ruling. The battles will likely take place in the lower courts and will involve religious liberty cases.

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Supporters of same-sex marriages gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court on April 28, in Washington, D.C.

The Economic Reality Of The Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

6:32pm June 29, 2015

by Charles Lane

From less-complicated tax filing to reducing uncertainty over medical decisions, the Supreme Court's ruling will have a wide impact on same-sex households. It will also affect corporate policies.

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Slupsk Mayor Robert Biedron (from left) and LGBT activists Marta Abramowicz and Marta Kosinska stand next to a symbolic Gdansk lion statue painted in rainbow colors in honor of the city's first gay rights march, held in May.

World News

For Poland's Gay Community, A Shift In Public Attitudes, If Not Laws

3:11pm June 29, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Poland does not allow gay marriage or same-sex unions, and is unlikely to amend these laws anytime soon. But the city of Gdansk elected an openly gay mayor and has hosted its first gay pride march.

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The White House is lit up in rainbow colors in commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage.

Obama: Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling 'A Victory For America'

10:06pm June 26, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The president spoke at the White House Rose Garden following the announcement of the ruling affirming the constitutional right of same-sex couples to marry.

Politics & Government

No Decision Yet On Same-Sex Marriage Bill

8:21pm June 04, 2015

by Michael Burke

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