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Conservative Austria Legalizes Civil Unions

Topix Gay News  3 days ago

Beginning in 2010, gay and lesbian families in the conservative country Austria will be able to enter into civil unions--although the new status they will enjoy falls short: there are 37 specific rights and protections that heterosexual married couples will enjoy that will be denied to same-sex couples, including artificial insemination services and adoption rights.
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Everything is not marriage

Bilerico  Nov 11 09

I'm more accustomed to calling out the idea that same-sex marriage will solve every problem that queer people face.
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3-2-1 Countdown for Equality: No Bittersweet Victories

Pams House blend  Oct 28 09

Following is a message from Courage Campaign Equality Program.  Below the fold are details on how you, no mater where you live, can help make Nov.
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Exclusive: Barnado's calls for more gay couples to adopt children

Pink News  Oct 19 09

Children's charity Barnardo's is looking for more gay couples and individuals to adopt children. In an exclusive interview with PinkNews.
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We demand full equality

Google Gay Parenting News / Socialist Worker Online  Oct 12 09

Examiner.com We demand full equalitySocialist Worker Online"I think when it comes to parenting rights and equal adoption rights, marriage equality is crucial.
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Equal adoption rights for Scottish gay couples begin today

Pink News  Sep 28 09

From today, gay and unmarried couples in Scotland will now have the same adoption rights as straight married couples.
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Bill Clinton changes mind, supports gay marriage

Google Gay Marriage News / Examiner.com  Sep 27 09

Examiner.com Bill Clinton changes mind, supports gay marriageExaminer.com... finally realized recently that his opposition to same-sex marriage didn't align with his other views, such as his support for adoption rights for gay .
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Wait. So Gays Can't Adopt In Uruguay?

Queerty  Sep 16 09

Did everyone get prematurely excited about a new law in Uruguay granting gays and lesbians adoption rights? Gay advocates there cheerleaded a new law signed by President Tabare Vazquez (pictured), which supposedly reformed the nation's adoption rules.
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Uruguay Legalizes Gay Adoption

Joe My God  Sep 10 09

Uruguay lawmakers have approved the bill legalizing adoption by same-sex couples. The bill was first proposed last month to great objections by local Catholic leaders.
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Lawmakers in Uruguay Vote to Allow Gay Couples to Adopt

Google Gay News / New York Times  Sep 09 09

BBC News Lawmakers in Uruguay Vote to Allow Gay Couples to AdoptNew York TimesBy REUTERS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Reuters) — Lawmakers voted Wednesday to extend adoption rights to gay couples in Uruguay, the latest measure to relax laws .
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Lawmakers in Uruguay Vote to Allow Gay Couples to Adopt

Yahoo Gay News / New York Times  Sep 09 09

Lawmakers voted Wednesday to extend adoption rights to gay couples in Uruguay, the latest measure to relax laws on homosexuality.
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Uruguay extends adoption rights to gay couples

Yahoo Gay News / TVNZ  Sep 09 09

Uruguayan lawmakers voted to extend adoption rights to to gay couples, the latest measure relaxing laws on homosexuality to draw criticism from Church leaders
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Gay adoption case close to judge's heart

Yahoo Gay News / Stuff  Aug 23 09

A judge who used a public speech to advocate for gay adoption rights has a daughter in a same-sex relationship who could benefit from the changes he suggested.
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NC: Court upholds second parent adoption rights, establishes precedent for same-sex couples

Pams House blend  Aug 19 09

We've had two great pro-equality events here in my state to report. First, on Monday the Durham City Council approved a resolution in support of marriage equality, and then this great legal ruling in support of adoption rights involving our only out state senator, Julia Boseman.
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Marriage commission members take dim view of adoptions by same-sex ...

Google Gay Marriage News / The Times-Picayune  Aug 06 09

The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com Marriage commission members take dim view of adoptions by same-sex .
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German Debate over adoption rights for homosexuals heats up

Topix Gay News  Jul 26 09

Conservative politicians across Germany have lashed out at Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries' repeated demand that laws be changed to give homosexual couples the right to adopt children.
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Bruno debate continues...

Wicked Gay Blog  Jul 20 09

Not so glad about GLAAD By Scott Stiffler | Jul 20 Recently GLAAD came out against Bruno, blaming the film as breeding violence against gays and limiting adoption rights.
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Finnish Rush to Overwhelm Municipalities With Adoption Paperwork

Queerty  Jul 18 09

The Finnish already have domestic partnerships — just like marriage, but it takes longer to say — and now they're getting full blown adoption rights for gay couples.
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NEA to Vote on Marriage Equality Resolution

Queers United  Jul 02 09

The National Education Association (NEA) is reportedly considering adding an amendment at its convention in support of marriage equality, the vote could come in the next few days.
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S.C. Luv Gov. Is Antigay

Advocate  Jun 24 09

South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, who on Wednesday admitted to having an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina, is also an outspoken advocate for "traditional marriage" who has consistently opposed any form of relationship recognition or adoption rights for gay South Carolinians.
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