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  May 9, 2012

  North Carolina Voters Ban Gay Marriage Despite Objections From Obama, Clinton

  Voters in North Carolina overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that bans gay marriage in the Tar Heel state. Even President Obama and former President Bill Clinton's opposition to the measure could not convince enough people to vote against the amendment.

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  May 8, 2012

  Republican, Nontheist to Head Atheist Organization

  The Secular Coalition of America announced that Republican lobbyist Edwina Rogers has been named executive director of the largely atheist and nontheistic lobbying organization.

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  May 8, 2012

  Santorum Officially Joins 'Team Romney;' Says They Agree on Abortion, Marriage

  Former Pennsylvania Sen. and GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum has made it official in a letter to his supporters – he is endorsing Mitt Romney for president. Santorum met with Romney last Friday and said the meeting gave him the confidence he needed to extend his formal blessing. More importantly, he said they agree on the issues of abortion and marriage.

• May 7, 2012

  Gay Activists Turn Heat Up on Obama After Biden Comments; RNC Follows Suit

  Gay activists are stepping up their pressure on President Obama to endorse gay marriage, and administration officials may be starting to line up. But as the president remains silent on the issue the chairman of the Republican National Committee argues that Obama is playing games.

• May 5, 2012

  Focus on the Family Withdraws Religious Freedom Measure in Colorado

  Focus on the Family Senior Executive Tom Minnery said the pro-family organization is withdrawing its ballot initiative for a constitutional amendment in Colorado that would prohibit the state from interfering with the religious freedoms of an organization or person.

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  May 4, 2012

  Evangelical Pastor Ken Hutcherson: 'I Am the Gayest Man I Know'

  Dr. Ken Hutcherson, the pastor of Antioch Bible Church in Redmond, Wash., posted an announcement earlier this week that many close to him – including his wife – have known for years. Hutcherson revealed that he is the "gayest man I know."

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  May 3, 2012

  Michele Bachmann Endorses Romney; 'Easy Choice' vs. Obama

  Following in the footsteps of her formal GOP rival Newt Gingrich, Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has publicly endorsed former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for president.

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  May 3, 2012

  Billy Graham Endorses NC Marriage Amendment Before State Vote

  Renowned evangelist Billy Graham issued a statement voicing his support for an amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman, just under a week before North Carolina citizens will vote on the issue. Notably, Graham's endorsement is rare given that he typically avoids political issues.

• May 3, 2012

  GOP Lawmaker in Missouri Reveals He Is Gay; Protests Bill on Sex Education

  A Republican state representative in Missouri says he decided to come forward and confess that he is a homosexual out of frustration with a bill in the state legislature that would restrict the discussion of sexual orientation in public schools.

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  May 3, 2012

  Obama Proclaims May 3 as National Day of Prayer Amid Protest

  President Obama signed his annual proclamation designating the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer, a traditional that began under President Truman in 1952. However, some atheists and secular groups are planning protests and are asking the annual day be discontinued.