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Newspapers Give Same-Sex Couples Same Space
By Jordan Bartel and Joshua D'Agostino | October 22"Lindsay G. and Lauren D. announce their mutual commitment." "Michael H. and John R. celebrate their union." Announcements of same-sex partnerships have been accompanying the traditional bride-and-groom notices in many newspapers in past months. On July 21, The Fayetteville Observer became the first newspaper in North Carolina to publish a same-sex union announcement.