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Ireland Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Referendum

HeadlineMay 26, 2015

Ireland has become the first country in history to legalize same-sex marriage through a popular vote. Sixty-two percent of voters backed marriage equality in a resounding win. Supporters celebrated the victory in the traditionally conservative Catholic country, where homosexuality was only decriminalized in 1993.

Bear North: “We now live in a different country that includes everybody. You know, homosexuality was only legalized in 1993. We’ve come such a long way, and now we’re proud to stand up to the world and say we’re a wonderful country.”

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