Civil Unions

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Estonia approves same-sex partnerships

Estonia's Parliament on Thursday narrowly passed legislation to legalize gay partnerships, the first such decision by a former Soviet republic.

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International News

EU court: gays in civil pacts have same benefits

The European Union's highest court has ruled that in EU countries where gay couples can't marry, they must get the…

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International News

Mexican lawmaker asks to bar gay unions in public

A state legislator has caused a stir by asking authorities to bar gay weddings from public spaces, arguing it confuses…

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International News

Mexican state approves same-sex civil unions

Lawmakers in Mexico's western state of Colima have approved a change in the state's constitution that legalizes same-sex civil unions.

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Raul Castro’s Daughter: Cuba Eyes Same-Sex Unions

Cuba's first daughter says island lawmakers will consider legalizing same-sex civil unions this year.

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National News

Civil Union Benefits OKed for Springfield Workers

The partners of Springfield city employees who are in civil unions will soon be eligible for health insurance benefits.

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Del. Counties Processing Civil Union Applications

Clerk's office in Delaware's three counties reported only minor problems as they began processing applications for same-sex civil unions.

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National News

Central Illinois Clerks Grant Civil-Union Licenses

County clerks in central Illinois say they've issued civil union licenses since state law changed without any fanfare.

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National News

Hawaii Couples Ready for New Year Civil Unions

A coalition including Citizens for Equal Rights is organizing a ceremony at an East Oahu home where four couples will…

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National News

RI, IL See Different Results With Civil Unions

Civil unions may be slow to catch on in Rhode Island, but gay and lesbian couples in Illinois are obtaining…

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