nytimes.com - 11/26/2008
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A Florida law that has banned adoptions by gay men and lesbians for over three decades is unconstitutional, a judge ruled on Tuesday. >
miamiherald.com - 11/25/2008
google.com - 11/25/2008
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google.com —
4 hours ago MIAMI (AP) A judge on
Tuesday overturned a strict Florida law that blocks gay...
people from adopting children, declaring there was no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting. Miami-Dade ...
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The Associated Press: Miami judge rules against Florida ...
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A step forward on gay adoptions
Political Animal —
A STEP FORWARD ON GAY ADOPTIONS.... A Florida judge ruled yesterday that a state law banning adoption by gay men and lesbians is unconstitutional . "The best interests of children are not preserved by prohibiting homosexual adoption," said Judge Cindy Lederman, adding that the law violated equal protection rights for children and their prospective parents. I realize there are conservatives, ...
Remembering the Florida Sunshine Girl: Homophobe Anita Bryant (Video)
Tennessee Guerilla Women —
... In light of this week's historic decision finding that the 30 year old bigoted Florida law -- barring gays and lesbians from adopting children -- is unconstitutional (duh), it seems like a good time to recall the Florida Sunshine Girl. ...
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A step forward on gay adoptions
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Would Hillary’s Appointment To Secretary Of State Be Unconstitutional?
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Did you call in gay today?
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Minorities fear trend from California gay marriage ban - Yahoo! News
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