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Marriage two-step: forward in Maryland, backward in Indiana
Marriage equality and legal recognition for same-sex relationships took a few big steps forward this past week—in Maryland, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Rhode Island. But they took a few steps backward, too—in Indiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming.
Marriage battles ramping up; NH repeal bills introduced
Two New Hampshire legislators have introduced bills to repeal the state’s marriage equality law, even though Republican leaders said such a repeal is not a party priority in 2011. And several other states saw legislative moves toward or away from
Marriage Equality in 2011: Opportunities and Risks
After a 2010 with few marriage equality measures contested outside the courtroom, 2011 will likely see a number of battles state by state across the country. Three states are facing the prospect of losing marriage equality, an additional seven states could
Marriage repeal efforts underway in NH, Iowa
Efforts are underway in both New Hampshire and Iowa to overturn marriage equality laws there. On January 5, opponents of gay marriage were scheduled to deliver petitions to more than 200 town halls across New Hampshire.
