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2010 Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate: I Will Repeal Gay Marriage
One of the six Republican candidates in the challenge for governor of Iowa has promised that if successful, he will repeal gay marriage in the state.
Iowa is getting NOMmed
The National Organization for Marriage recently launched its Reclaim Iowa Project, which is attempting to pass a state constitutional amendment reversing last spring's same-sex marriage ruling from the Iowa Supreme Court.
Key Iowa Civil Rights Panel Backs Gay Marriage
A top Iowa civil rights panel voted in favor of backing gay marriage Thursday.
Rights panel will vote on gay marriage stance
The state's top civil rights advocates will vote Thursday on whether to formally support the state Supreme Court's decision allowing gay marriage and to oppose a constitutional amendment to overturn the decision
Domestic partnerships under attack
It's generally agreed that the two most liberal regions of the country are along the Northeast corridor and on the West Coast. But in recent years, the two areas have certainly diverged when it comes to gay marriage - and it may have something to do with the initiative system.
Poll: Most voters want say on same-sex marriages
A poll commissioned by a conservative blog found more than two-thirds of Iowa voters want to vote on whether same-sex marriages should be legal in Iowa.
State legislative leaders vow no action on gay marriage
Same-sex marriage will not be an issue in next year’s legislative session, said the highest-ranking Democrats from both chambers of the Iowa legislature.
Iowa voters could seek Constitution changes in 2010
A provision in the state constitution provides that Iowans be allowed to decide every 10 years whether they want to call for a constitutional convention.
California ruling helped Iowa OK gay marriage
Gays and lesbians in Iowa won the right to wed in a ruling on Friday that followed a principle established by California's highest court - that discrimination based on sexual orientation is constitutionally doubtful.


