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Hawaii has approved CIVIL UNIONS… HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Legislature approved a bill on Wednesday allowing civil unions for same-sex couples, sending the measure to the state’s Democratic governor, who has said he will sign it into law. Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s office said he intends to sign the bill within 10 days, and

What this means is that the CA Supreme Court will hear the case as to whether ballot proposition sponsors have the right to bring the appeal in the Prop 8 case, nothing more. If they decide they do not, the case dies and same sex marriage is legal in CA. If they do then the

Courtesy LA Times The California Supreme Court will meet behind closed doors Wednesday to deal with a pressing question in the legal battle over gay marriage in California. The justices will review a request by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to determine whether Proposition 8’s sponsors have the legal standing to defend the

The Washington Post is reporting that starting in February, the Pentagon will start a program to train commanders, chaplains and troops for the impending overturning of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Training should focus on reminding troops to treat each other with respect, that no policy will be established solely based on sexual orientation and that