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GOProud calls GOP platform ‘meaningless’ and civil union fight ‘distraction’
The Republican Party’s platform committee has struck down a proposal to include language expressing support for same sex civil unions as an alternative for LGBT Republicans who want to formalize their unions without treading on the politically and religiously sensitive ground of “marriage.” When reached by Raw Story for comment,…
Republicans kill civil unions bill in Colorado special session
Monday night Colorado’s general assembly rejected a bill that would have authorized civil unions for same sex couples in the state. The bill, which had been killed by filibuster in the regular session, resurfaced in the House’s special session, only to be killed in committee by a vote of 5-4,…
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