Gay marriage as wedge issue in future elections
The Massachusetts court ruling recognizing same sex marriage fuels conservative hopes to use gay marriage as a pivotal electoral wedge. Analysts caution voters are currently focused on economics and Iraq, though strategists foresee the issue shaping party alignments and candidate choices in 2004.
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Jackson defends himself amid child abuse allegations
Michael Jackson, addressing fans on a new Web site, calls the charges predicated on a big lie and says he will be exonerated in court. He surrendered to Santa Barbara authorities after an arrest warrant alleged lewd acts with a minor under 14 and was released on 3 million dollars bail. Authorities plan to file formal charges after Thanksgiving.
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Elizabeth Taylor Defends Michael Jackson Amid Abuse Allegations
Elizabeth Taylor, a longtime friend of Michael Jackson, defended him against child molestation accusations. She asserted his innocence, criticized media coverage, and reiterated that he should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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