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President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage on May 9, ending a long evolution of his views on the issue. A roundup of other recent articles on the topic of same -sex marriage and related issues.

Rumsfeld suggests gay marriage could lead to polygamy

"It's not a subject I'm knowledgeable about, and I guess the Rumsfeld Rule here is, 'I don't know.'"

Biden: Jewish leaders helped gay marriage succeed

Jewish leaders in the media are in large part responsible for American acceptance of homosexuality, vice president says.

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Biden says Jewish leaders in Hollywood, social media drove changing attitudes on gay marriage

WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues.

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French president signs gay marriage into law after wrenching national debate

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French President Francois Hollande has signed a law authorizing gay marriage.

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Britain’s David Cameron faces conservative backlash

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After building a coalition by embracing liberal social issues, prime minister is challenged from the right.

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French president signs gay marriage into law

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France will see its first gay weddings within days, after president signed a law Saturday authorizing marriage.

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Minnesota Senate approves same-sex marriage; governor to sign bill

Governor is expected to sign bill soon, making the state the 12th to legalize such unions.

Delaware legalizes gay marriage

Delaware will soon become the 12th state to endorse gay marriage, after a bill legalizing same-sex unions passed the state Senate on a 12 to 9 vote.

 

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