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NY Times Wedding Page to Run Same-sex Notices

The New York Times plans to begin publishing announcements of same-sex commitment ceremonies along with its wedding announcements, according to a AP report.

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The New York Times plans to begin publishing announcements of same-sex commitment ceremonies along with its wedding announcements, according to a AP report.

The announcements of formal gay and lesbian unions will begin next month in the paper's Sunday Styles section, Executive Editor Howell Raines said in Aug. 18 editions.

"We recognize that the society remains divided about the legal and religious definition of marriage, and our news columns will remain impartial in that debate, reporting fully on all points of view," Raines said.

Same-sex couples featured in the paper will be selected by editors under the same criteria used to choose the weddings: their newsworthiness, accomplishments and family background, Raines said.

Occasionally the Vows column, a longer feature on one couple, will focus on a same-sex couple, Raines said.

Source: Agencies

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