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    Democrats’ Party Platform Embraces Gay Marriage

    The Democratic Party is on its way to endorsing same-sex marriage. The drafting committee for this year’s Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform. Will it be an issue in the presidential campaign?  The Republicans just might have to discuss it too.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Democratic Party is on its way to endorsing same-sex marriage. The drafting committee for this year’s Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform. Will it be an issue in the presidential campaign? The Republicans just might have to discuss it too.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    High Tech Chemistry and the War on Drugs
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    2. 7:12Synthetic Drugs from Bath Salts to Spice
    3. 41:42Democrats’ Party Platform Embraces Gay MarriageYou’re reading this
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