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Same-Sex Marriage Proponents See Hope to Block Indiana Constitutional Ban

Republican-red Indiana is seeking to ban same-sex marriage in its constitution; lawmakers must approve the proposed constitutional amendment a second time before sending it to voters, the Associated Press reports. But "polls have shown increasing numbers of Indiana voters oppose a constitutional ban even though most still oppose gay marriage," the AP reports. Moreover, at least two lawmakers who voted for the amendment in 2011 now say they won't vote for it again.

 Opponents cite the amendment for a proposed ban on civil unions and employee benefits for same-sex couples.