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Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Military chaplains seek protection for troops who share beliefs on gay service members

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  A study commissioned by the church concludes homosexuality, celibacy not to blame for clergy abuse; social upheaval of '60s cited

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Attorney General Eric Holder cited recent shifts in legal thought, not public opinion, in explaining the decision.

Sunday, October 10, 2010  Allegations that gang members attacked two teens and a man last week because they were gay don't square with the reputation of their Bronx neighborhood, resident and city leaders said.

Friday, November 06, 2009  Gay marriage foes win in Maine and California with message about schools

Friday, August 14, 2009  Lutherans, gathering in Minnesota, prepare for major vote on church stance toward gay clergy

Friday, December 19, 2008  The U.S. is standing alone among major Western nations in refusing to sign a declaration at the U.N. calling for worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality.