Supreme Court legalizes same sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that states cannot deny marriage rights to gay men and lesbians, deeming them entitled to equal dignity. Clerks nationwide began issuing licenses, with jubilant reactions as the decision signaled a historic shift in the nation's understanding of marriage under the Constitution.
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Equal marriage rights and distrust of unelected judiciary
Same-sex couples seek equal legal treatment in marriage, arguing denial diminishes personhood. Critics condemn a nine‑member unelected judiciary as unworthy of a democracy, warning against subjugating the people to a legal elite.
Kennedy Opens Door to National Gay Marriage Ruling
Justice Anthony Kennedy, long a pivotal voice on gay rights, authored a decision legalizing same sex marriage nationwide. The ruling marks a broader fulfillment of liberty beyond prior protections, aligning with his earlier landmark opinion striking down bans on same sex relations.
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Consoler-in-chief sings at eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
President Obama delivered a moving eulogy at the Charleston funeral for slain Rev. Clementa Pinckney. He sang Amazing Grace as about 5,000 in attendance rose repeatedly, urging God’s grace and a national reckoning with racism and gun violence.
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NY escapee Richard Matt killed near Canadian border
Federal border agent killed Richard Matt in a wooded area near Malone New York as a massive manhunt continued for his partner David Sweat. Authorities said Matt refused to surrender and was shot after verbal commands failed. Sweat remained at large as of Friday night.
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