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Civil Unions

Civil Union License Office Busy Since Law Signed

Since Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the Colorado Civil Union Act into law there have been more than 250 civil union licenses issued.

2013/05/15

Hundreds Take Part In Overnight Ceremonies As Civil Unions Become Legal

Colorado made history overnight as civil unions became legal.

2013/05/01

History or a Pre-Cursor to History?

May 1 is an historic day in Colorado but it will likely go down in history as the predecessor to an even greater moment in civil rights history.

2013/04/30

Gov. John Hickenlooper gives Colorado House Speaker Mark Ferrandino a high five after signing the civil unions bill into law in March. (credit: CBS)

Colorado Civil Union Ceremonies Begin After Midnight

Midnight ceremonies are planned in Denver and Boulder after civil unions in Colorado become legal.

2013/04/30

Last Sprint In Colorado Session Includes Big Issues

Colorado lawmakers still face several weighty pieces of legislation in the final weeks of the session, including how to regulate a now legal marijuana industry and an overhaul of the state’s system to fund public schools.

2013/04/22

Supreme Court Case Could Complicate Colorado’s Civil Unions Law

This week the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether two laws banning same sex marriage are legal. It comes less than a week after Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a civil unions bill in Colorado.

2013/03/25

Gay Marriage: GOP Ready to Cry Uncle and Cash In?

The societal sea change on the issue of gay marriage is at a significant point. Even the GOP is looking to change on the issue and cash in on their new stance.

2013/03/24

Civil Unions Signed Into Law In Colorado

Civil unions for gay couples got the governor’s signature in Colorado on Thursday, punctuating a dramatic turnaround in a state where voters banned same-sex marriage in 2006 and restricted protections for gays two decades ago.

2013/03/21

What Will State Dems Reap in 2014?

With the speed and progress that state lawmakers are making in this legislative session, some are wondering how this may affect the 2014 election.

2013/03/18

Rep. Mark Ferrandino on the Colorado House floor on March 11, 2013. (credit: CBS)

Civil Unions Clears Colorado Legislature, Heads To Governor

Civil unions for gay couples was a rallying cry for Democrats who took control of the Colorado House in last year’s elections and vowed an early vote on the proposal. They kept their promise Tuesday.

2013/03/12

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