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Holder the most "activist" Attorney General?
Eric Holder urges states' attorneys general to be 'suspicious' of legal classifications based on sexual orientation, telling them they do not have to uphold their states' bans on same-sex marriage. CNN's Jeffrey Toobin explains the move is part of Holder's more activist streak in the last six months.
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Virginia's same-sex marriage ban falls
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled the commonwealth's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional - the latest in a sweep of federal judges ruling against states' bans. CNN's Joe Johns reports.
Virginia Attorney General explains his shift on same-sex marriage
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring was just sworn in days ago, but today he announced his decision to no longer support the state's ban on same-sex marriage, saying the law is unconstitutional and that Virginia needs to be on the 'right side of history.'
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Archbishop: Pope focuses on the person
President of the U.S. Conference of Bishops, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz talks to CNN's Wolf Blitzer about the popularity of Pope Francis - and whether the Church will ever change its position on same-sex marriage.
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Dick Cheney's daughters in a public feud
The daughters of former Vice President Dick Cheney spar over same-sex marriage. CNN's Athena Jones reports.
Deen uses Prop 8 ruling in suit defense
Paula Deen hopes the ruling allowing legal same-sex marriage in California will help her in a discrimination lawsuit.
RELATED STORY: Paula Deen invokes same-sex marriage ruling in lawsuit defense
California lifts same-sex marriage ban
A federal appeals court has lifted its ban on same-sex marriages in California, effective immediately.
RELATED STORY: High court lets same-sex marriages in California continue
Watch the best moments from gay day
Emotions run high, and interns run fast, as same-sex couples celebrate rulings with kisses and proposals.
Same-sex marriage in the Crossfire
CNN Crossfire hosts Newt Gingrich & Stephanie Cutter debate the Supreme Court rulings regarding same-sex marriage.
RELATED STORY: Key quotes from Supreme Court ruling on Defense of Marriage Act
Kamala Harris: Let gay couples marry now
California Attorney General Kamala Harris comments on the Supreme Court's ruling that allows same-sex marriage to resume.
RELATED STORY: After historic court rulings, what's next for gay rights movement?
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