Louisiana: Gay marriage amendment riles conventioneers

by Jaquetta White, The Times-Picayune
nola.com

The American Political Science Association is considering relocating its 2012 annual conference from New Orleans because of a state law concerning gay marriage and same-sex partner recognition.

At issue is the 2004 "defense of marriage" amendment to the Louisiana constitution that denies legal status to common law relationships, domestic partnerships and civil unions between gay and heterosexual couples.

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