Poll shows more Americans in gay unions than thought
A Gallup poll released Friday finds nearly 2 million adults are in same sex couples with about 780000 married, higher than Census Bureau and CDC estimates amid states expanding marriage rights. The data reflect growth in legalized unions across the states.
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Armenia recalls massacre as world leaders mark centennial
In Yerevan and Istanbul ceremonies, Russia and France joined other leaders to honor the 1915 Armenian genocide remembrance. Erdogan and Turkey faced criticism while Hollande and Putin urged memory and warned against nationalism. Torchlight march, wreaths, and calls for recognition framed the somber events.
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Holder bids farewell after six years as attorney general
Eric Holder ends a six year tenure as attorney general addressing hundreds at the Justice Department. He cites civil rights gains, shifted criminal justice policy, and a pivot to civilian courts for national security prosecutions. Loretta Lynch succeeds him amid a review of his legacy.
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Holder Civil Rights Push Backs Limiting Voting Access
Holder’s tenure focused on civil rights protections as his department challenged state laws limiting voting access and refused to defend a federal ban on recognizing gay marriage.
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