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Same-Sex Marriage Law, One Year Later
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One year ago on September 1, Vermont’s same-sex marriage law went into effect. By the end of July, 1,044 same-sex marriages had been performed in Vermont. We discuss the impact of the law with the president of the Vermont Bar Association, Eileen Blackwood, an attorney who’s advocated for same-sex marriage.VPR News
NY top court considers same-sex marriage benefits
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People seeking to stop New York agencies from recognizing same-sex marriages performed outside the state say the practice amounts to a policy decision that requires approval by lawmakers.VPR News
Marriage licenses available in NH for same-sex couples
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Same-sex couples can now apply for marriage licenses in New Hampshire – though the unions can’t be performed until Jan. 1 when the state’s law legalizing the unions takes effect.VPR Series and Specials
The Path To Same-Sex Marriage
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Follow VPR’s complete coverage of the same-sex marriage bill.VPR News
Smaller ceremonies planned for many same-sex marriages
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Many gay and lesbian couples will hold small, low key ceremonies when they gain the legal right to marry this week.VPR News
VT Edition Analysis: Gov. Lynch’s decision on same-sex marriage
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New Hampshire Governor John Lynch says he’ll approve same-sex marriage if certain conditions are met. John Gregg of the Valley News provides analysis of the political pressure Lynch faces.Vermont Edition
Ambassador Peter Galbraith on Afghanistan
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Vermonter Peter Galbraith is headed to Afghanistan as the U.N.’s second in command. We talk with him about the region and the way forward. Also, an update on the politics of same-sex marriage in New Hampshire.VPR News
The path from civil unions to same-sex marriage in Vermont
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Nine years ago, Vermont was alone when it created civil unions for same-sex couples.VPR News
