Advocacy group ignores momentum, bows out of the fight
Nat’l group uncertain local supporters can defeat referendum
GOP hopeful makes anti-gay comments at Iowa event
Guidance also allows base facilities use for same-sex weddings
Some want president to endorse marriage, denounce N.C. and Minn. anti-gay initiatives
Agency now says 131,729 married same-sex couples in U.S.
Respect for Marriage Act has a record 125 co-sponsors
Measure will appear on ballot in May 2012
Support brings number of Senate co-sponsors to 30
Marriage equality has been in effect for over 24 hours in New York state, and hundreds of couples have already taken advantage