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Delaware to vote on becoming 11th state to allow gay marriage
Delaware lawmakers will take up a gay marriage bill on Tuesday in a bid to make the state the 11th to allow same-sex couples to wed. The scheduled vote in the state's Democrat-controlled Senate follows the General Assembly's passage of the bill...
Tags: Family, Jack Markell, Social Issues, Government, Politics
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Boy Scouts proposing to lift gay ban for youth
Under pressure over its long-standing ban on gays, the Boys Scouts of America is proposing to lift the ban for youth members but continue to exclude gays as adult leaders. The Scouts announced Friday that the proposal would be submitted to the roughly...
Tags: Boy Scouts of America, Religion and Belief, Social Issues, Minority Groups, Christianity
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Roanoke College posts poll results about Virginians and hot-button issues
There are some interesting results from a new Roanoke College poll. It asked respondents about important social issues nationally, and polled people across Virginia. On immigration reform, when offered a choice of how to deal with immigrants in the U....
Tags: Gun Control, Social Issues, Colleges and Universities, Opinion Research Corporation, Labor Legislation
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Roanokers rally for same-sex marriage
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterOn Tuesday supporters of same-sex marriage staked their claim on a street corner in Roanoke, one of many rallies across the country. It comes on the same day the Supreme Court takes up two cases that could ultimately give same-sex couples equal rights....Tags: Family, Social Issues, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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LGBT community reacts to Sen. Warner's endorsement of gay marriage
Anchor/ReporterVirginia Senator Mark Warner (D) took to Facebook today to announce publicly he supports same-sex marriage. He said in the post: "I support marriage equality because it is the fair and right thing to do. Like many Virginians and Americans, my views on...Tags: Family, Minority Groups, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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Lynchburg group challenges California law banning controversial therapy
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefFor many gay people, discovering their sexual identity is a difficult process. Some chose to undergo a controversial practice called "change therapy," to try and stop their same-sex attractions. "I think it's unfortunate," said Joe Cobb, a pastor at...Tags: Religion and Belief, Freedom of the Press, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Crime, Law and Justice, Minority Groups
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Taubman Museum begins hosting film festivals
WDBJ7 ReporterWho doesn't love a good movie? The Taubman Museum asked that question a while ago, and they have answered. They have converted part of their facility into a multi-purpose play and movie theater, hosting various independent film festivals. In...Tags: Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Movies, Entertainment
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Big Brother recap: Zingbot 3000 returns
WDBJ7 BloggerJoe and Wil are nominated but this doesn’t ease any feelings of uncertainties to the silent 6. Every single member except boogie is feeling a possible blindside this week. Frank and Boogie want to get rid of Wil this week after his poor talk with...Tags: Jennifer Aniston, Social Issues, Charity, Human Interest
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Episcopal Church of SWVA to begin blessing same sex couples
Same-sex couples can't get married in Virginia, but one church is making headway in gay equality. The Episcopal Church of Southwestern Virginia will let clergy bless gay couples starting in December. The decision was made last week at the Episcopalian's...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity, Anglicanism
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Chapel at Virginia Tech adds the option of "spouse" to its wedding forms
WDBJ7 ReporterWDBJ7 has learned that Virginia Tech has added a new word when it comes to describing who is getting married on its campus. Virginia Tech says this is not a big deal, but others disagree. The Virginia Tech Chapel serves as a site for weddings,...Tags: Family, Weddings, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Marriage, Wars and Interventions
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President Obama says same-sex marriage should be legal
President Barack Obama says he now supports same-sex marriage, ending months of equivocation on a subject with powerful election-year consequences. Obama says he has concluded that it is important for him to affirm that he thinks same-sex couples...
Tags: Family, Social Issues, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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Local pastors react to President Obama's support for gay marriage
ReporterA local pastor calls marriage the one thing that combines both church and state. So it's no surprise that gay marriage has sparked intense debate especially now that the President Barack Obama has weighed in. There was a lot of talk about the President'...Tags: Family, Religion and Belief, Marriage, Roanoke County, Same-Sex Marriage
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