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Gay marriage
Franchisees squeezed in Chick-fil-A flap
Aug 2, 2012
The fallout over perceived anti-gay comments by the president of the national restaurant chain has some franchise managers and employees sandwiched between gay and lesbian protesters and restaurant supporters.
Why companies take political, social stands
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Jeff Horwich
Jul 27, 2012
There's a lot of buzz this morning about Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos's decision to give $2.5 million to support a referendum that would legalize same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, Southern politicians have declared next Wednesday "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" after the fast-food chain's president emphatically declared his opposition to gay marriage.
A fundraising boost from same-sex marriage
May 14, 2012
President Obama's shift on same-sex marriage might have opened the door to more fundraising.
How do Americans feel about gay marriage?
May 10, 2012
According to recent Gallup data, Americans are split on legalized same-sex marriage. How might the issue play out among voters this election year?
Gay rights got two wins today
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 9, 2012
President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage today, and the executive director of the Family Equality Council rung the New York Stock Exchange's closing bell.
N.C. gay marriage ban: Bad for business?
May 9, 2012
Some North Carolina business owners worry the marriage amendment will be costly.
Mayor pulls anti-gay ads from London buses
Apr 13, 2012
In Britain's capital today, the mayor blocked an anti-gay group from putting ads on London buses.
For public good, not for profit.
Married, domestic partnership or something else?
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Gina Delvac
Apr 13, 2012
While some states have legalized gay marriage, the federal government has not -- which puts many same-sex couples at a loss on how to properly file their federal taxes.
Anticipation boosting gay wedding market in LA?
Aug 12, 2010
A federal judge upheld his decision to only temporarily stay his decision overturning Prop. 8, the proposition that was for banning gay marriage....