Vatican Takes 'Stunning' Shift on Homosexual Couples

10/14/14 9:24 AM PST

A Vatican document showed unprecedented openness to accepting those in "irregular" familial setups, noting that homosexuals have "gifts and qualities to offer"

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Putin Signs Law Banning Adoptions By Gays

07/05/13 9:54 AM PST

Russian President Vladimir Putin signs legislation that prevents foreign same-sex couples, unmarried couples and single people from adopting children from Russia.

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Colorado Legalizes Same-Sex Civil Unions

03/22/13 1:40 PM PST

Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper signed the Colorado Civil Union Act Thursday, providing gay couples with rights similar to those of married couples

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