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Religion has no place in same-sex marriage debate

The strangest thing happens when you bring up the idea of gay marriage. Straight people start complaining about how it effects them. I have always struggled to understand how same-sex marriage could...

Same-sex marriages 'should be valid,' law to change: Justice minister

Ottawa blames Liberals, vows to change Canada's marriage laws after government lawyers argue that up to 5,000 same-sex marriages invalid.

Canada re-opens abortion, same-sex marriage culture wars

PM Stephen Harper insists his government will not open debate on same-sex marriage or reproductive rights, even after an MP vows to do otherwise and couples told marriages not legal.

Thousands of gay marriages from Canada may not be legal

The Canadian government is arguing that thousands of same-sex couples who travelled to Canada to get married are not legally wed, according to The Globe and Mail. The government is contending...

Michele Bachmann's weirdest quotes

Republican congresswoman Michele Bachmann came out the winner of the  Iowa straw poll, narrowly beating out Ron Paul. Dubbed "Crazy eyes" for her unflattering Newsweek cover, Michele Bachmann...

Fashion designer Michael Kors to marry longtime partner

“Lance and I are very excited to finally be able to have the opportunity to marry in our home state after many years together.”  - Michael Kors, tells US Weekly Famed designer Michael Kors is...