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'No Divorce' Initiative Lampoons Gay Marriage Ban

Nov. 30, 2009
In 2008, California voters outlawed gay marriage, largely on the argument that a ban was needed to protect the sanctity of traditional marriage. If that's the case, then John Marcotte reasons that voters should have no problem banning divorce, too.
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Senate holds hearing on marriage amendment

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Massachusetts moves toward 'civil unions'

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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo