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Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

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

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Thursday, March 28, 2013  However Supreme Court rules, sharp divisions over gay marriage will persist across U.S.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  We randomly asked people walking the streets of downtown Columbia for their opinion on same sex marriage.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Updated with video: Next up for gay marriage: Supreme Court hears challenge to federal Defense of Marriage Act

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Supreme Court takes up California gay marriage case as public opinion swings in favor of it

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Obama administration considers urging Supreme Court to overturn California gay marriage ban

Friday, January 04, 2013  If Illinois approves gay marriage, it would become the 10th state in the nation to do so.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Gay activists responded today by organizing kiss-ins at Chick-fil-A stores to protest the owner's views on same-sex marriage.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Gay rights activists answer 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' with national 'Kiss In'

Friday, July 27, 2012  Culture war flares over chicken sandwiches; gay activists, Bible Belt conservatives take sides

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Updated with a poll: Here are 5 reasons why gay marriage supporters believe they can end losing streak in 2012