Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Some Black Hawk County judges and magistrates have stopped performing civil ceremonies to avoid marrying gays and lesbians. This is a result of the legalization of same-sex marriages by the Iowa Supreme Court.
However, Black Hawk Associate Judge Nathan Callahan performs such ceremonies. He and others like him say taking part in the services have opened their eyes to the struggles gay and lesbian couples face.
Callahan says the first time he did a same-sex marriage, it was clear the two people really loved each other. He adds "everybody should be so fortunate."
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