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Marriage News Blog

Video: Two-Year Losing Streak for Anti-Gay Groups and More News
in this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: The Supreme Court is just days away from deciding whether to take the Prop 8 case. Plus, it's now been two and a half years since our opponents last held majority support in any major national poll.
17 National Polls Confirm: A Majority of Americans Support Marriage Equality
A Washington Post-ABC News poll released this week is the 17th national survey to confirm that a majority of Americans support marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
New Date Set for Prop. 8 at the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will discuss whether to hear AFER’s federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8 at its private Conference on Friday, November 30.
Marriage Equality In Connecticut Turns 4
November 12 marks the four year anniversary since marriage was legalized in Connecticut. Marriage News Watch takes a look back at how Connecticut won the freedom to marry, and what's happened since.
Video: Which States are Next for Marriage Equality?
In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: Big wins for marriage from coast to coast, and not just in the major battleground states. Plus, major news is due in the case to overturn Prop 8.
Fairness and Equality Win Big in Election
Voters in Maine, Maryland, and Washington have approved marriage equality. In Minnesota they rejected a state constitutional ban on marriage for gay and lesbian couples.
When Can Gay and Lesbian Couples Get Married in Maine, Maryland and Washington?
Voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved marriage equality initiatives. Here’s when gay and lesbian couples can get married in each state:
Video: Election Recap: Big Wins For Marriage
Check out a special episode of Marriage News Watch for a recap of last night's election results.