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<title>How same-sex military couples feel about benefits news</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 12, 2013) Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced yesterday that in line with the repeal of the military&apos;s &quot;Don&apos;t Ask, Don&apos;t Tell&quot; policy, some spousal benefits will be given to same-sex service members and their partners. The federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act still prohibits many of the major spousal benefits, like housing and health care, from being extended to same-sex couples. But Panetta&apos;s announcement still had advocates for gay service members cheering. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21429/20130212/how-same-sex-military-couples-feel-about-benefits-news">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Same-sex marriage votes shape GOP primary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 12, 2012) Tomorrow&apos;s Republican primary vote across New York is being shaped by last year&apos;s vote on same-sex marriage.  Some GOP lawmakers, including Assemblywoman Janet Duprey from Clinton County and state Senator Roy McDonald from Saratoga County, crossed party lines to support gay marriage. Now they face challenges from more conservative Republicans who say the vote was a mistake. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20469/20120912/same-sex-marriage-votes-shape-gop-primary">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Remembering a gay landmark in Burlington</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 29, 2012) June is traditionally Pride Month for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community – a month that celebrates the diversity and culture around the community. The month typically culminates in a parade or Pride Festival. In our region, Pride events were held earlier this month in Syracuse and Albany. Ottawa and Montreal will hold festivals and parades in August. Burlington’s Pride event will be held the weekend of September 22nd.Six years ago this month, the gay bar known as 135 Pearl closed its doors in Burlington. It’s now a Papa John&apos;s pizzeria. But for more than 10 years it was a mainstay in the gay community. Sarah Ward is a recent graduate of the Documentary Studies program at Burlington College. She never went to Pearl&apos;s, but was fascinated by the hole created when the bar closed. She produced this audio postcard. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20068/20120629/remembering-a-gay-landmark-in-burlington">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Governor Andrew Cuomo praises Obama&apos;s support for same-sex marriage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (May 10, 2012) Governor Cuomo, who won national praise and attention  for championing the passage of same sex marriage in New York, calls President Obama’s support of gay marriage a “major advancement for equal rights in this country.” [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19805/20120510/governor-andrew-cuomo-praises-obama-apos-s-support-for-same-sex-marriage">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Finding peace after cruelty</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 19, 2012) A Kentucky man who survived childhood abuse and learned to forgive will share his story with audiences in Canton and Potsdam. You might remember Nathan Hoskins’ StoryCorps segment that aired a few months ago on Morning Edition. In it, he tells a friend how his family first learned that he was gay and how he was held at gunpoint by his mother. Since then, Hoskins has traveled the country speaking to community and college groups about his painful childhood and his resolve to fulfill his dreams. Todd Moe spoke with him about “coming out” to his family and the response he’s received since his StoryCorps interview aired on NPR.Nathan Hoskins will share his story of surviving childhood abuse this Sunday at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton and again Monday at 6 pm at SUNY Potsdam in Kellas Hall, Room 103.   Everyone is invited to both presentations, but the program is not suitable for young audiences. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19691/20120419/finding-peace-after-cruelty">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New church offers hope to those who feel marginalized </title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 13, 2012) A new, ecumenical church community has been formed in Saranac Lake that&apos;s trying to appeal to those who feel marginalized by the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Crossroads Catholic Community, founded by the Rev. Christopher Courtwright-Cox, bills itself as a non-judgemental, independent religious community that welcomes gays and lesbians, and women as priests, yet still retains most Catholic traditions and practices. Chris Knight attended a Crossroads service on Saturday and filed this report. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19482/20120313/new-church-offers-hope-to-those-who-feel-marginalized">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Soldiers react to end of &quot;Don&apos;t Ask, Don&apos;t Tell&quot;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 23, 2011) The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy of dealing with gay service members officially ended this week. Now, gay soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen can serve openly without fear of being kicked out because of their sexuality. Around Fort Drum, some soldiers cheered the change, while others expected it to cause new problems. Joanna Richards reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18468/20110923/soldiers-react-to-end-of-quot-don-apos-t-ask-don-apos-t-tell-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Evangelical group files suit against same-sex marriage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 26, 2011) One day after same sex marriage became legal in New York State, a lawsuit has been filed by some religious groups, saying the Senate violated legal procedures when it conducted the vote. In Albany, Karen Dewitt has the details. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18080/20110726/evangelical-group-files-suit-against-same-sex-marriage">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>First same-sex marriages made in New York</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 25, 2011) Gay couples dressed in everything from tuxes and gowns, to T-shirts, as they said their vows and raised their marriage certificates in triumph yesterday. New York yesterday became the sixth and largest state to recognize same-sex weddings.Hundred of couples began saying &quot;I do&quot; at midnight from Niagara Falls to New York City.  Ceremonies continued throughout the day at municipal offices that opened for special weekend hours. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18076/20110725/first-same-sex-marriages-made-in-new-york">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Same-sex marriage now the law, Cuomo says, even if some officials don&apos;t like it</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 13, 2011) Governor Cuomo says he “understands” the point of view of opponents of gay marriage who plan to protest during New York’s first same sex marriages later this month. But he says public officials who refuse to okay the ceremonies are likely not going to be able to stay in their jobs. Martha Foley has more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18001/20110713/same-sex-marriage-now-the-law-cuomo-says-even-if-some-officials-don-apos-t-like-it">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>“The Bus” moves to off-Broadway</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 5, 2011) In 2006, Burlington writer James Lantz’s first play, The Bus, was a surprise hit.  The play, about two boys who pursue a forbidden relationship late at night in a church bus, drew crowds and glowing reviews.  It’s set in a small town and deals with gay teens, sexuality, religion and homophobia.  An off-Broadway theater is giving Lantz an opportunity to present his play to big city audiences this fall.  James Lantz has written three other plays, including American Machine, which was a co-commissioned project of The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. As an award-winning filmmaker, he has produced, written and directed over 200 commercial films, videos and live events.  Todd Moe spoke with him about The Bus and its off-Broadway debut in October. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17959/20110705/the-bus-moves-to-off-broadway">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Catholic diocese rededicates to teaching &quot;authentic&quot; marriage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 28, 2011) The Catholic Church leads opposition to New York&apos;s new law legalizing same sex marriage. In a statement over the weekend, Bishop Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg called the law &quot;deeply disappointing and troubling.&quot;  The statement calls marriage between a man and a woman the only &quot;authentic&quot; marriage.David Sommerstein spoke yesterday with Bishop LaValley about the new law and about his parishioners reaction to his statement. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17914/20110628/catholic-diocese-rededicates-to-teaching-quot-authentic-quot-marriage">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Governor signs same sex marriage bill into law</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 27, 2011) Governor Cuomo signed the bill allowing same-sex couples to marry in New York into law following a dramatic debate and vote on the Senate floor Friday night. The addition of two Republicans sealed the bill&apos;s fate after they said an amendment securing religious exemptions satisfied them.  The bill passed in the Senate 33-29. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17907/20110627/governor-signs-same-sex-marriage-bill-into-law">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Same sex couples to converge on Albany to witness marriage vote</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 24, 2011) Gay couples are planning to converge on Albany to witness what would be a historic vote to legalize gay marriage in New York. A bill to legalize gay marriage wasn&apos;t considered Wednesday night. A spokesman for the Senate said a slew of more mundane but critical bills pushed consideration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo&apos;s same-sex marriage bill to today at the earliest. Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17902/20110624/same-sex-couples-to-converge-on-albany-to-witness-marriage-vote">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Same sex marriage vote down in the queue</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 23, 2011) The state Senate may decide today whether to bring a bill legalizing same sex marriage to the floor for an up or down vote. Gov. Andrew Cuomoo continues to be optimistic about its chances for passage. Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17892/20110623/same-sex-marriage-vote-down-in-the-queue">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Cuomo &quot;cautiously optimistic&quot; gay marriage will come to a vote</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 22, 2011) After days of delay as Republican senators met behind closed doors, Governor Cuomo said he’s “cautiously optimistic” that a same-sex marriage bill will be voted on the floor of the State Senate before legislators wrap up their session later this week. Karen DeWitt has more: [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17880/20110622/cuomo-quot-cautiously-optimistic-quot-gay-marriage-will-come-to-a-vote">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>As same-sex marriage supporters and opponents rally, no resolution in Senate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 21, 2011) The halls of the Capitol echoed with shouting and singing Monday, as pro- and anti-same-sex marriage advocates rallied. Meanwhile, high level meetings between Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders produced some progress, but no final deals on gay marriage or other issues, like renewal of New York City’s rent laws or a property tax cap. Karen DeWitt was at the capital and filed this report. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17872/20110621/as-same-sex-marriage-supporters-and-opponents-rally-no-resolution-in-senate">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Ogdensburg shoppers weigh in on same sex marriage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 17, 2011) This week, it&apos;s been all about same sex marriage in Albany.  Supporters, led by Governor Cuomo, have been lobbying hard for a vote in the State Senate.  Now they&apos;re one vote shy of passage.According to a Siena College poll this week, 55% of New Yorkers support legalizing same sex marriage.  Sarah Harris chatted with shoppers in Ogdensburg to get their opinions. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17854/20110617/ogdensburg-shoppers-weigh-in-on-same-sex-marriage">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>No movement on same-sex marriage—but time spent conferring as NYC rent laws expire</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 16, 2011) The State Senate is now just one vote short on gay marriage—but it has delayed for at least one more day a decision on whether to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. Senate Republicans met on the issue today in a closed-door session.  But those lengthy deliberations came as New York City’s rent laws were due to expire at midnight. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17850/20110616/no-movement-on-same-sex-marriage-but-time-spent-conferring-as-nyc-rent-laws-expire">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Another GOP senator says he&apos;ll vote for gay marriage</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 15, 2011) A bill legalizing gay marriage appears to need just one more vote to win approval in the state Senate. Republican Senator Roy McDonald said yesterday he supports the bill. Advocates say the bill contains language sought by Republicans that protects religious organizations from being forced to marry gay couples.  Karen DeWitt reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17844/20110615/another-gop-senator-says-he-apos-ll-vote-for-gay-marriage">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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