Politics Afternoon Edition: Majority of justices question Marriage Act

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View on the Web. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 HEADLINES Most justices call Marriage Act into question A majority of the Supreme Court questions whether an unequal class of married couples is created by extending federal benefits only to marriages between a man and a woman. » Read full article Join us now for a Google+ Hangout on same-sex marriage Join us now for a live Google+ Hangout featuring The Fix's Chris Cillizza and Supreme Court reporter Robert Barnes, on what to expect now that the same-sex cases have been heard. » Read full article Edie Windsor's fight for same-sex marriage rights continues, even after partner's death Today the question isn't whether Thea and Edie could marry — as they finally did in 2007 — but how that marriage should be treated for tax purposes. » Read full article Battle for Senate is deja vu all over again The early months of the 2014 Senate battle look a lot like the early months of 2012. But as 2012 showed, looks can be deceiving. » Read full article Kay Hagan becomes latest senator to endorse gay marriage Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) became the latest senator to support gay marriage rights, endorsing the cause "after much thought and prayer" in a message posted on Facebook Wednesday morning. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY Edith Windsor the 86-year-old widow whose case is being used to challenge the Defense of Marriage Act : "Marriage is different. It's a magic word. It is magic ... today is like a spectacular event for me. " Follow Washington Post Politics:     Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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