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Same sex couples exchange vows at Pueblo Courthouse Play Video
May 1, 2013 9:40 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - Civil unions officially became legal across Colorado Wednesday and as gay and lesbian couples celebrated across the state, a community rally and mass ceremony marked the occasion in Pueblo. At least 16 couple's applied for and received the first civil union licenses to be granted in... more » -
Gay Rights Activists: Civil Unions Step Forward, Not Equal Yet Play Video
March 14, 2013 9:25 AM
It was seven years ago Colorado voters banned gay marriage, and now civil unions are becoming law. Gay rights activists are calling it a step toward equality, however there are still distinct lines between civil unions and marriage. "We had our own wedding in 2010, so at that point... more » -
Local pastor equates homosexuals to child molesters, cannibals, rapists Play Video
January 15, 2013 1:26 AM
A local pastor is causing a national stir equating homosexuals to cannibals, child molesters, rapists, and murderers. Pastor David Beuhner of Christ the King Church in northern El Paso County is calling for discrimination against the gay community as state lawmakers revisit marriage equality this session. "If we embrace... more » -
Legislative special session starts tomorrow, leaders say civil unions won't pass Play Video
May 14, 2012 1:10 AM
The civil unions debate will no doubt be the hot topic when state lawmakers head back to the capitol for a special session called by Governor Hickenlooper, but legislators are saying it won't happen this time around. Although many civil unions supporters see the special session as a second... more » -
Civil unions bill hits close to home Play Video
May 10, 2012 12:32 AM
The ongoing debate over gay marriage and civil unions is hitting close to home for one Springs family. She's the daughter of same-sex partners- who have been together for 25 years- and she's calling for action from our legislators. But, her cries for equality are just as loud as conservative... more » -
CO lawmakers enter final month
April 8, 2012 1:10 PM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado lawmakers are entering their final month of the 2012 session with plenty left to do - but without the caustic atmosphere one might expect in the closing days of an election year. The state's divided Legislature has until May 9 to balance the budget and make... more » -
Governor Hickenlooper touts business success and calls for civil unions
January 12, 2012 1:20 PM
DENVER (AP) - Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper urged lawmakers to pass civil unions and attract businesses by showing they can cooperate. Hickenlooper said Thursday during his annual State of the State address that "government should treat all people equally." He also encouraged them to prove "cynics" wrong who believe... more »
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