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Updates from LGBTQ Nation LGBTQ Nation Own a business, or provide a service? Get listed in our Business / Service Directory. In the 10/17/2014 edition: Federal judge won’t delay challenge to Arkansas same-sex marriage ban Federal judge strikes down Wyoming same-sex marriage ban - UPDATE: Governor says state will not appeal ruling U.S. Supreme Court allows same-sex marriages to go forward in Alaska Judge hears arguments in challenge to South Dakota gay marriage ban North Carolina’s top GOP lawmakers plan to appeal same-sex marriage ruling Federal judge strikes down Arizona same-sex marriage ban - UPDATE: Arizona same-sex couples can begin marrying immediately, AG says he will not appeal ruling; state has no waiting period Federal government to recognize same-sex marriages in 7 new states What’s happening where? This week’s developments in marriage equality… Federal judge won’t delay challenge to Arkansas same-sex marriage ban Oct 17, 2014 02:58 pm LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A federal judge has denied Arkansas' request to delay proceedings in a lawsuit challenging the state's constitutional ban on gay marriage. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel earlier this year asked the court to put the case on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case involving Utah's gay marriage ban...         Related Stories Wyoming governor says state shouldn’t appeal gay marriage loss Federal judge strikes down Wyoming same-sex marriage ban - UPDATE: Governor says state will not appeal ruling U.S. Supreme Court allows same-sex marriages to go forward in Alaska   Read in browser »   Federal judge strikes down Wyoming same-sex marriage ban - UPDATE: Governor says state will not appeal ruling Oct 17, 2014 01:20 pm CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- A federal judge has ordered Wyoming to allow same-sex marriage but has stayed his decision so that the state can appeal if it wants. U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl ruled Friday that the state must comply with a ruling by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals that permits same-sex marriage....         Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court allows same-sex marriages to go forward in Alaska Wyoming governor says state shouldn’t appeal gay marriage loss Federal judge strikes down Arizona same-sex marriage ban   Read in browser »   U.S. Supreme Court allows same-sex marriages to go forward in Alaska Oct 17, 2014 12:05 pm The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied the state of Alaska's request to put a stop to gay marriages pending an appeal. Justice Anthony Kennedy denied the request in a written order Friday morning. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Burgess on Sunday ruled the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.         Related Stories Federal judge strikes down Arizona same-sex marriage ban Federal judge strikes down Alaska’s same-sex marriage ban Alaska officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to stay same-sex marriage ruling   Read in browser »   Judge hears arguments in challenge to South Dakota gay marriage ban Oct 17, 2014 10:00 am SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A lawsuit challenging South Dakota's ban on same-sex marriage should be dismissed because a regional appeals court already ruled on the issue eight years ago, a lawyer for the state argued Friday at the first hearing in the case.         Related Stories Federal government to recognize same-sex marriages in 7 new states Federal judge strikes down Arizona same-sex marriage ban Challenge to South Dakota same-sex marriage ban heads to federal court   Read in browser »   North Carolina’s top GOP lawmakers plan to appeal same-sex marriage ruling Oct 17, 2014 09:00 am RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders plan to appeal a ruling that struck down the state's gay marriage ban. Legal experts say any appeal would face an uphill battle. House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate leader Phil Berger's appeal would go to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia...         Related Stories Federal government to recognize same-sex marriages in 7 new states Federal judge strikes down Arizona same-sex marriage ban Alaska officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to stay same-sex marriage ruling   Read in browser »   Federal judge strikes down Arizona same-sex marriage ban - UPDATE: Arizona same-sex couples can begin marrying immediately, AG says he will not appeal ruling; state has no waiting period Oct 17, 2014 07:50 am PHOENIX -- Same-sex marriage has become legal in Arizona after the state's conservative attorney general said Friday that he wouldn't challenge a federal court decision that cleared the way for same-sex unions in the state. The announcement prompted gay couples in Phoenix to immediately begin lining up at the downtown courthouse to apply for...         Related Stories Arizona lawyers concede gay marriage ban unconstitutional, still ask for delay Alaska officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to stay same-sex marriage ruling Judge to rule by Monday in challenge to Wyoming same-sex marriage ban   Read in browser »   Federal government to recognize same-sex marriages in 7 new states Oct 17, 2014 07:30 am WASHINGTON -- The federal government is recognizing same-sex marriages in seven more states. The states are Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Colorado and Nevada. The Justice Department says it will ensure that same-sex couples in those states are given federal benefits as soon as possible.         Related Stories Ted Cruz criticizes Houston subpoenas as ‘abuse of government power’ Alaska officials ask U.S. Supreme Court to stay same-sex marriage ruling Arizona lawyers concede gay marriage ban unconstitutional, still ask for delay   Read in browser »   What’s happening where? This week’s developments in marriage equality… Oct 17, 2014 12:00 am Same-sex couples won the right to wed in Alaska and Arizona on Friday, after separate court decisions ended bans in those states. And a third ruling in Wyoming means marriages there could begin within a week. The rulings bookend two weeks of legal wrangling, triggered by a U.S. Supreme Court decision last week that effectively legalized same-sex marriage ...         Related Stories Alaska asks federal judge to stay same-sex marriage decision 9th Circuit lifts Idaho stay, same-sex marriages begin Wednesday Alaska same-sex couples begin applying for marriage licenses   Read in browser »   Recent Articles: North Carolina high school cancels play because it includes a gay romance Wyoming governor says state shouldn’t appeal gay marriage loss Challenge to South Dakota same-sex marriage ban heads to federal court Ted Cruz criticizes Houston subpoenas as ‘abuse of government power’ North Carolina magistrate resigns over having to officiate same-sex marriages