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Crossword

Click on a number in the GRID (not in the Clues) to see the clue/s for that number. The clue appears at top left, above the grid. Type your answer into the empty BOX. Click on "Enter" to place your word into the grid. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter/s. Click on "Check," below the grid, to check your answer/s. ... eslyes.com, (c) Mike Carlson
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Across:

1. ___, conservative opponents have vowed to fight the decision.
4. It was only 60 years ago that ___ states banned interracial marriages.
7. At present, only two states legally recognize same-sex ___s.
8. ___, only five countries legally recognize such marriages.
9. Gays ___ be free to marry.
11. ___, only five countries legally recognize such marriages.
13. Now Cole Porter and I can get married in our favorite city, San ___.
16. Opponents have vowed to ___ the decision.
17. They plan to gather over a million ___s.
18. "California has joined the 21st century," said ___ John.
20. Normal people ___'___ vote for the amendment.
21. Conservative opponents have ___ed to fight the decision.
22. Gays must be ___ to marry.
23. However, in 1967 the U.S. Supreme Court ended those ___s.
25. Only five ___ legally recognize such marriages.
27. Limiting a marriage to a union between a man and a woman ___ed....
29. At ___, only two states legally recognize same-sex marriages.
30. The decision was a huge victory for gays and ___s throughout the state.
32. "California has joined the 21st century," said Elton ___.
34. ___ will surely destroy this entire state.
36. Now the conflict is about sex ___ of race.
39. Hundreds waited for the announcement, which they ___ed with cheers.
40. At present, only two states legally ___ same-sex marriages.
41. The court's ___ was a huge victory for gays.
43. I will take this ___ to the U.S. Supreme Court.
44. By a ___ of 4 to 3, the court declared that limiting a marriage to a....
45. The court's decision was a ___ victory.
46. On May 15, the California Supreme Court ___d same-sex marriages.
48. ___ two states recognize same-sex marriages--Massachusetts and....
50. "If we normal ___ don't vote for the amendment," said George Smith.
52. God will surely destroy this ___ state.
53. However, conservative ___s have vowed to fight the decision.
55. Hundreds waited outside the ___ in Sacramento for the announcement.
57. "If we don't vote for the amendment," said conservative ___ Smith....
59. They plan to ___ a million signatures for a constitutional amendment.
60. The California Supreme Court approved ___-sex marriages in the state.
61. Said conservative George ___, "God will surely destroy this state."
62. Now the conflict is about ___ instead of race.

Down:

1. ___ waited outside the courthouse in Sacramento for the announcement.
2. TV ___s interviewed joyful couples.
3. Now Cole and I can finally get married in our ___ city, San Francisco.
5. ...between a man and a woman violated the ___ constitution.
6. The court declared that limiting a marriage to a ___ between a man....
7. They plan to gather over a ___ signatures for a constitutional amendment.
9. Limiting a marriage to a union between a ___ and a woman violated....
10. The court's decision was a victory for gays and lesbians ___ the state.
11. ...to a union between a man and a ___ violated the state constitution.
12. It was only 60 years ago that most states banned ___racial marriages.
14. Now the conflict is about sex instead of ___.
15. TV crews interviewed ___ couples.
16. Worldwide, only ___ countries legally recognize such marriages.
19. ...to a union ___ a man and a woman violated the state constitution.
24. If California voters approve the ___, lawyer Gloria Allred said, "I will...."
26. God will surely ___ this entire state.
28. On May 15, 2008, the California ___ Court approved same-sex marriages.
31. Hundreds waited for the announcement, which they greeted with ___es.
32. "California has ___ed the 21st century," said Elton John.
33. "We ___ people don't vote for the amendment," said conservative Smith.
35. Hundreds waited outside the courthouse in Sacramento for the ___.
37. However, in 1967 the U.S. Supreme Court ___ed those bans.
38. The court ___d that limiting a marriage to a union violated the state....
42. God will ___ destroy this entire state.
47. If ___s approve the amendment, Allred said, "I will take this case."
49. ...for the announcement, which they greeted with ___s, hugs, and kisses.
51. Now Cole ___ and I can get married in our favorite city, San Francisco.
54. ...for the announcement, which they greeted with ___s and kisses.
55. Now ___ Porter and I can get married in our favorite city, San Francisco.
56. The court declared ___ limiting a marriage to a union between a man....
57. Now Cole Porter and I can finally ___ married in our favorite city.
58. The decision was a victory for ___s and lesbians throughout the state.