'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13 - Boston.com

'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13 Boston.com Lynn's birth certificate on file at the state Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort, Ky., shows that Loretta Webb was born on April 14, 1932, in Johnson County, Kentucky. That makes her 80 years old, not 77. Also on file is her marriage license and ... and more »

End gay marriage war by redefining marriage license - Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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End gay marriage war by redefining marriage license Bluefield Daily Telegraph So when we mingle these two different purposes into a single definition of marriage, problems arise. This is why we should change marriage laws. States should stop issuing "marriage licenses" and instead authorize contracts between two people that deal ... Marriage equality, in sickness and in healthWashington Post Same-sex marriage a non-issue for the US Senate race?Houston Chronicle (blog) Mixed reaction to Obama gay marriage endorsementActionNewsJax.com Dailyrecord.com -Salon (blog) all 4,756 news articles »

Lesbian seeking marriage license arrested in NC - Fox News

Lesbian seeking marriage license arrested in NC Fox News WINSTON-SALEM, NC – A lesbian who sought a North Carolina marriage license with her partner and was rejected under a state law banning same-sex marriage was arrested with another person Thursday after they refused to leave a government office where ... and more »

City Council Speaker Quinn Gets Her Marriage License - NY1

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City Council Speaker Quinn Gets Her Marriage License NY1 City Council speaker Christine Quinn and her fiancee acquired a marriage license Thursday, shortly before their Saturday wedding. Quinn and Kim Catullo were spotted outside City Hall Thursday, and a source later said they were on their way to the City ... Wedding has Quinn all aflutterNew York Daily News all 44 news articles »

YOUR VIEW: Marriage license is legal document granting kinship to adults, so ... - The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)

YOUR VIEW: Marriage license is legal document granting kinship to adults, so ... The Birmingham News - al.com (blog) By Letters from our readers A marriage license is a legal document granting legal kinship to two American adults. A sacred marriage is a solemn vow taken before God and appropriate representatives. To suggest that allowing gays to get marriage licenses ...