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LGBT in the United States

What’s next for same-sex marriage

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While Maine becomes 31st state to ban gay marriage, many proponents see progress and believe it’s just a matter of time.

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Obama issues new policy allowing gays more freedom in medical visits

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What’s happened in the 10 years since gay student Matthew Shepard’s murder

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