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This Pride Fest had something big to celebrate

This Pride Fest had something big to celebrate

The Supreme Court's ruling on Friday making gay marriage legal in all 50 states gave attendees at the weekend Pride festival reason to celebrate. And they did.
by Matt Sepic

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For same-sex marriage opponents, fight is not over

For same-sex marriage opponents, fight is not over

Many gay marriage opponents did not wait long before raising the idea of passing a constitutional amendment to ban it. Success seems unlikely but there are other avenues to pursue -- Congress, state legislatures and the courts.
by Greg Allen

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Obama delivers eulogy at funeral for slain Charleston pastor

Obama delivers eulogy at funeral for slain Charleston pastor

The president, who led those mourners in a rendition of "Amazing Grace," said the alleged killer failed in his effort to "terrorize and oppress."
by Scott Neuman

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In Minnesota, bouquets and brickbats for high court's marriage ruling

In Minnesota, bouquets and brickbats for high court's marriage ruling

The Supreme Court's decision Friday allowing same-sex marriage nationwide likely won't change hearts and minds in Minnesota, which legalized gay marriage in 2013 after an intense political battle.
by Brandt Williams and MPR News Staff

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Reaction: North Dakota couple on SCOTUS gay marriage ruling

MPR News' Tom Weber spoke with David Hamilton and Bernie Erickson, who filed a lawsuit challenging North Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage.

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Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states

Supreme Court declares same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states

In a 5-4 ruling, the justices said the 14th Amendment requires states to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. "The history of marriage is one of both continuity and change," the court wrote in its opinion.

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Counter Stories: On hate and forgiveness

Counter Stories: On hate and forgiveness

The Counter Stories crew explores the nature of racial hate and the essence of forgiveness with the Rev. Nazim B. Fakir, pastor at St. Peter's AME Church in Minneapolis.

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