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

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Dozens of people are rallied at the Missouri Capitol Wednesday for what a gay and lesbian group promoted as "Equality Day."

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  According to the organization behind the walk, One Love, this is just one of many walks going on throughout the nation on Wednesday

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Monday, August 27, 2012  The fight for gay rights is playing out in city halls and town squares throughout the nation's heartland, from southwest Missouri to the Kansas plains to Nebraska college towns.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Madonna sued in Russia for millions after speaking out for gay rights during concert

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."

Friday, May 11, 2012  Romney apologizes for 'stupid' high school pranks, denies targeting classmates for being gay

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman.

Friday, December 16, 2011  A look at some of the claims in the debate and how they compare with the facts.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Just last week the St. Louis suburb of Clayton passed a law to protect the rights of all residents equally.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Couples wed in New York state on 1st day same-sex marriages are legal; protesters vow to fight it

Monday, April 18, 2011  A proposal to include gay rights in sections on civil rights in California textbooks is rankling more than a few Republicans

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Minnesota-based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in California, alleging they harass customers.