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"We have been awaiting this decision for some time, and welcome it not only as a tremendous victory, but as a common-sense recognition that it is not for the federal courts to substitute their judgment about whether same-sex 'marriage' is a good idea or not, but to leave it to the people to make the decision about this fundamental institution," said Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage. (Associated Press)

Gay marriage bans upheld in four states, snapping same-sex win streak

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Supporters rally outside of the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Sioux Falls, S.D., Friday, Oct. 17, 2014. A federal judge heard arguments Friday on South Dakota's request to throw out a lawsuit challenging its ban on gay marriage but will file her decision later. (AP Photo/The Argus Leader, Jay Pickthorn)

Gay marriage ruling means high court review likely

By Dan Sewell - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 2, 2013, file photo, members of Mormons Building Bridges march during the Utah Gay Pride Parade, in Salt Lake City. Court decisions this week paving the way for same-sex marriage to become legal in dozens of states, including Mormon strongholds like Utah, Idaho and Nevada, have emboldened a growing group of Latter-day Saints who are pushing the conservative church to become more accepting of gay members. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Group sees funny business in judge selection for gay marriage cases

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a measure authored by Former Arizona state Sen. Russell Pearce, for using bail as punishment. (Associated Press)

Court strikes down Arizona’s no-bail law for immigrants

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Lin Davis, of Juneau, Alaska, shown wearing an orange rain coat, holds signs supporting gay marriage during a news conference Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, outside the federal courthouse in Anchorage, Alaska. A federal judge on Friday heard arguments from five gay couples seeking to overturn the state's ban on gay marriage. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Courts clear Idaho, North Carolina for gay marriage

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Demonstrators celebrate after they learn Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed SB1062, a bill designed to give added protection from lawsuits to people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays, at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Judge signals Arizona gay marriage ban could fall

By Paul Davenport - Associated Press

Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Gay marriages in Idaho put on hold by Justice Kennedy

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

"I thought Susana Martinez was phenomenal — I had never heard her speak before. Being a woman, having a strong woman in the Republican Party is long overdue.” - Tara Howey, 51, a lobbyist from Pittsburgh. (Associated Press)

Governor wins challenge over green building codes

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Justice Anthony Kennedy

EDITORIAL: Supreme Court must restore states’ rights in defining marriage

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

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Judge upholds New Jersey ban on gay conversion therapy

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In this June 26, 2013 file photo, gay rights advocate Vin Testa waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Seven gay marriage cases will be presented to Supreme Court justices

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Jeremy Stoppelman, right center, Yelp co-founder and CEO, salutes during opening bell ceremonies of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, March 2, 2012. Yelp's stock is soaring in its stock market debut Friday. (Associated Press)

Court rules for Yelp in suit over online ratings

By Sudhin Thanawala - Associated Press

Despite the new ruling from a federal judge in favor of gay marriage, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen sent his clerks a note reminding them that an earlier stay against the practice remains in effect statewide. (Associated Press)

Gay marriage notches wins in Wisconsin, Indiana

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

A diesel locomotive travels in Union Pacific's Council Bluffs, Iowa, rail yard, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. The boom in natural gas production that dramatically changed the nation’s energy outlook may now be on the verge of shaking up American railroads. Rail companies are considering replacing diesel locomotives, which have been the workhorse of freight railroads since World War II, with redesigned engines that could burn natural gas as well. They believe the new models could cut fuel costs by up to 50 percent and reduce pollution, potentially changing the economics of large-scale shipping. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Appeals court rules against UP railroad

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Top Colorado court halts gay marriages in Boulder

By Ivan Moreno - Associated Press

The E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse that houses the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Obama's health care law is enmeshed in another big legal battle after two federal appeals courts issued contradictory rulings on a key financing issue within hours of each other Tuesday. (associated press)

Contrasting judgments on Obama’s health care hours apart; appeals court calls subsidies unlawful

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama shares a humorous moment with a group of doctors from around the country in the Oval Office, Oct. 5, 2009, prior to a health insurance reform event at the White House.
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

D.C. appeals panel deals big blow to Obamacare subsidies

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times