Norman City Council voted 8-1 to amend its civil rights ordinance to add protections on the basis of sexuality, gender identity or expression and same-sex marriage. The protections are now in place and affect employment, housing and public accommodations. Norman United, an interfaith group formed to support the LGBTQ+ community, spearheaded the efforts and played […]
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LGBT couples celebrate first Valentine’s Day since marriage equality became law
Newly married LGBT couples approach Valentine’s Day in a much more relaxed and comfortable way since marriage equality become law across the country.
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Chicken-Fried News: Marriage wows
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, and Oklahoma’s religious conservatives voiced their displeasure.
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Commentary: Still a lot to fight for
June is LGBT Pride month. For most, this means giant parties, parades, festivals and rainbows for the entire world to see. But as pride becomes more mainstream and integrated into popular culture, it is important to remember that in 2015, Pride will be historic. Any day now, the Supreme Court of the United States is […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Marriage, arrested
No inmates are allowed to get married in Oklahoma prisons until the Supreme Court issues a ruling on same-sex marriage, thanks to the Oklahoma DOC.
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Chicken-Fried News: Whew!
A new law says that members of the clergy don’t have to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.
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Chicken-Fried News: ‘Fancy’ equality
Reba McIntire proudly supports same-sex marriage and says everyone should be accepted.
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Chicken-Fried News: Another round
Religious groups are afraid of being seen in a bad light when it comes to the legality of same-sex marriage.
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Chicken-Fried News: LGB-Thank you!
Oklahoma’s legislators are finally cutting LGBT people some slack.
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Supreme Court to hear gay marriage case, Okla. marriages remain legal
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a same-sex marriage case this year, but Oklahoma’s marriage equality law remains valid.