RI Senate panel hears gay marriage debate

Hundreds of people wearing red in support for gay marriage filled the state Capitol building with song and cheers Thursday as lawmakers reviewed legislation that would end Rhode Island's distinction as the only New England state that doesn't allow same-sex couples to wed. The pivotal hearing in the state's Senate Judiciary Committee comes as gay marriage picks up momentum around the nation. While...

Houston Chronicle • Mar 22, 2013

Minn. Independence Party opposes gay marriage ban

The Independence Party of Minnesota is opposing a 2012 ballot measure that would ban gay marriage in the state constitution....

Houston Chronicle • Aug 23, 2011

Maine gay marriage supporters get 5,200 signatures

Gay marriage supporters in Maine gathered more than 5,000 signatures during the first official day of petition-gathering around the states....

Houston Chronicle • Aug 22, 2011