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Charley Barnes Peeks Into This Week's Edition Of "Vickie's Corner" – Equal Rights

Charley Barnes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:42:21 +0000

Vickie's Corner is a feature I started last week after I asked a friend of mine to share some of her thoughts. She has a lot of them, and they are always well versed, written and thought out so this was my way of giving someone a platform to share their thoughts as a member of society and non media based. Enjoy.

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Defense of Marriage Act Goes Before Supreme Court

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:07:39 +0000

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard its second day of arguments on the issue of same-sex marriage, specifically a challenge to the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). This follows Tuesday's case concerning California's Proposition 8.

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Willie Nelson on Gay Marriage: 'I'd Never Marry a Guy I Didn't Like'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:22:35 +0000

Willie Nelson may be approaching his 80th birthday, but he's still a spitfire with a whole lot to say -- and he's not afraid to speak his mind, especially when it's a cause he believes in. Nelson recently opened up on his views of the Supreme Court's consideration of gay rights and same-sex marriage, and he was his usual 'Shotgun Willie' self.

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Carrie Underwood Expands on Acceptance of Gay Marriage in Allure Cover Issue

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:30:03 +0000

Carrie Underwood first turned heads with pro-gay marriage remarks last year, suffering a minor backlash from protestors who questioned the singer's devout Christian lifestyle. In her most recent cover interview for Allure magazine, the 'Two Black Cadillacs' singer revisits her previous remarks, calling out those who find it necessary to belittle her based on her personal belief system.

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Gay Marriage Needs A Name Change – Brian's Blog

Brian Gary — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:37:29 +0000

It's all in the name. We did a web poll yesterday as to whether you support gay marriage or not. The results were just barley over 50% in support of it. I know this is a very sensitive topic for many reasons but I think the main reason is the verbiage.

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Do you support same sex marriage? [POLL]

Todd Harding — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:55:56 +0000

In Colorado, Gay Marriage is currently illegal and not recognized. However, laws have been passed to allow designated beneficiaries, which grants some of the rights of marriage. How do you feel about the topic?

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Chick-fil-A Has Turned My Lunch Into A Politcal Statement

Brian Gary — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:35:56 +0000

I don't want my choice of sandwich to make a political statement. We all have the right to support or not support whatever we choose. I understand that. When Chick-fil-A announced that they, as a company, were against gay marriage, it changed the whole ball game. I now see people with pictures of themselves eating a chicken sandwich, not because they love them, but because they are making a statement. The only statement I want my sandwich to make is that I am hungry.

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Taylor Swift Being Honored by Kennedy Family for Her Efforts in Social Change

Megan Pacella — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:30:59 +0000

Taylor Swift has taken a shine to the powerful Kennedy family in recent months — and they’ve taken big notice of her, too. The American family is honoring the young songstress for her kind-hearted ways and philanthropic efforts with the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, which will be handed to her at a dinner event in December.

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