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...Massachusetts. In a momentous 4-to-3 ruling, it said gay couples have the right to marry in that state. "The Massachusetts Constitution affirms the dignity and equality of all individuals," wrote Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall. "It forbids the creation of second-class citizens." Four years ago, when Vermont's highest court ordered that state to give gay couples the benefits of marriage, it was satisfied when legislators adopted a compromise civil-union law. But the Massachusetts court, which gave state legislators six months to implement its ruling, does not appear to have provided any wiggle room. State attorney...
Howard Dean is former governor of Vermont and a candidate for U.S. president. He will be appearing on “Hardball” at the Institute of Politics at 6 p.m. this evening...
Time constraints will prevent the former Vermont governor from spending more time at Harvard, leaving many student Democrats disappointed, according to Harvard College Democrats President Andy J. Frank...
...crowded battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, two contenders have renounced public campaign funding this month. Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and Senator John F. Kerry, D-Mass., recently revealed their intentions to forgo public matching funds, wisely recognizing that to beat President Bush in the general election requires spending more than $45 million before the end of July. Public funding provides only $18.7 million at most and requires that candidates limit their spending to $45 million until after the July 31 convention. But the primary race will be decided months earlier, and the Democratic nominee will need further funds...
...best weapon for the Chinese government is not to talk about it,” said Shiping Zheng, an associate professor of comparative politics at the University of Vermont. “The Chinese government has time on its side. They don’t see any benefits but a lot of risks by welcoming back the Dalai Lama...