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Supreme Court hears historic same-sex marriage arguments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pivotal Justice Anthony Kennedy, whose vote could decide the same-sex marriage issue for the nation, did not tip his hand Tuesday in historic arguments at the Supreme Court. But...
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Couples, opponents await Supreme Court gay marriage ruling
CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — With a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage expected any day now, gay couples in states with bans are making wedding plans, courthouse officials are getting ready for...
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Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court declared Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States. Gay and lesbian couples already could marry in 36 states and the District...
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1st marriage application issued for Kent Co. same-sex couple
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Just minutes after the Supreme Court voted to allow same-sex marriages in the United States, couples in West Michigan applied for updated marriage licenses. As soon as the...
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SCOTUS same-sex marriage ruling, in quotes
From the Majority: Written by Justice Kennedy, Joined by Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan: “The Fourteenth Amendment requires States to recognize same sex marriages validly performed out...
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Photos: SCOTUS ends bans on gay marriage
In a landmark 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned bans on same-sex marriage. Civil rights activists are celebrating the victory in the courts. >>PHOTOS: SCOTUS ends bans on gay marriage
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Plaintiffs, Snyder react to SCOTUS same-sex marriage ruling
LANSING, Mich. (AP/WOOD) — In a landmark 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned state bans on same-sex marriage which included Michigan. GOV. RICK SNYDER Gov. Rick Snyder says state agencies...
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Photos: Same-sex couples marry in MI
In a landmark 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned state bans on same-sex marriage which included Michigan. Photos: Same-sex couples marry in Michigan
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Rowse and DeBoer: ‘Proud of what we did’
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan couple of the center of the state’s gay marriage debate reacted to Friday morning’s Supreme Court ruling with cheers, tears and hugs. “I want to thank my family...
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First gay couple wed in Muskegon after same-sex ruling
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Minutes after Friday’s ruling came down allowing same sex couples to marry nationwide, the phone rang at the Muskegon County Clerk’s office. It was Stephanie Wade, 23, and...
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MI’s Catholic bishops respond to gay marriage ruling
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan’s Catholic bishops decried Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage, saying it will have a “significant ripple effect upon the First Amendment right to...
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Extra celebratory mood at Holland Area Pride
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — The party continues Saturday for supporters of same-sex marriage — and people in West Michigan are celebrating at the annual Holland Area Pride event. This, of course, after...
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MI lawmaker urges defying same-sex marriage ruling
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — A state lawmaker from West Michigan has put forth a resolution for Michigan to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The Supreme...
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Same-sex spouses celebrate anniversary 1 year after legalization
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court released its landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the nation. As soon as that happened, Lori and Stephanie Hazelton...
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