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Posted: 4/18/2013 8:08:33 PM EST
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, left, state Sen. Tom Facey and advocate Linda Gryczan attend a ceremony signing into law a gay rights bill that has been in the works for two decades on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Helena, Mont. The measure formally removes an obsolete law, struck down by the courts 16 years ago, criminalizing gay sex. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
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Posted: 4/18/2013 8:08:33 PM EST
Republican Rep. Duane Ankney, left, and Democratic Rep. Ellie Hill attend a ceremony signing into law a gay rights bill that has been in the works for two decades on Thursday, April 18, 2013 in Helena, Mont. The measure formally removes an obsolete law, struck down by the courts 16 years ago, criminalizing gay sex. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
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Posted: 4/17/2013 9:18:21 PM EST
New Zealand lawmaker Louisa Wall, center, who sponsored the gay marriage bill is congratulated by Labour leader Davis Shearer, left, and MP Jacinda Ardern after the Marriage Amendment Bill was passed at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand Wednesday, April 17 2013. Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday as the country became the 13th in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage. (AP Photo/Mark MItchell) AUSTRALIA OUT, NEW ZEALAND OUT
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Posted: 4/17/2013 12:13:32 PM EST
In this photo taken Wednesday March 21, 2012, State Rep. Peter Hansen stands up to be heard from his seat on the House floor during debate on a bill to repeal gay marriage at the statehouse. The Republican legislator is now drawing ire for referring to women as "vaginas" in an email to his House colleagues during a debate over repealing a law allowing people to use deadly force to defend themselves. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
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Posted: 4/17/2013 12:13:32 PM EST
FILE- In this photo taken Wednesday March 21, 2012, State Rep. Peter Hansen yells out from his seat during debate on a bill to repeal gay marriage at the statehouse. The Republican legislator is now drawing ire for referring to women as "vaginas" in an email to his House colleagues during a debate over repealing a law allowing people to use deadly force to defend themselves. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
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Posted: 4/17/2013 9:13:34 AM EST
Jills Angus Burney, left, and Deborah Hambly, who are hoping to get married themselves, arrive at New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington to watch lawmakers vote on gay marriage Wednesday, April 17, 2013. New Zealand has become the 13th country in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage. Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament today after lawmakers vote 77 to 44 in favor of the gay-marriage bill. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)
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Posted: 4/17/2013 9:13:33 AM EST
New Zealand lawmaker Louisa Wall, who sponsored the gay marriage bill, stands on the steps of Parliament in Wellington before voting for the same-sex marriage Tuesday, April 16, 2013. New Zealand has become the 13th country in the world and the first in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriage. Hundreds of jubilant gay-rights advocates celebrated at New Zealand's Parliament today after lawmakers vote 77 to 44 in favor of the gay-marriage bill. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)
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Posted: 4/15/2013 1:43:30 PM EST
People hold a rainbow umbrella and a placard that reads "Yes" on their balcony during a demonstration against gay marriage, adoption and procreation assistance in Paris, April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
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Posted: 4/12/2013 9:48:29 PM EST
Toronto Raptors forward Rudy Gay (22) defends against Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer during the first half of an NBA basketball game action in Toronto on Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
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Posted: 4/12/2013 9:30:58 AM EST
People demonstrate for equal rights with placards and flags in Paris, France, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. A gay rights watchdog group says that the number of reported homophobic acts has risen in France in recent weeks, amid nationwide protests over a bill under parliamentary debate that would legalize gay marriage. The group staged a demonstration Wednesday night for equal rights for gays. The Senate approved the amendment involving gay marriage Tuesday. The Senate is expected to approve the overall bill later this week. Placards reads, 'Our love is stronger, and 'We forget nothing'. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
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Posted: 4/11/2013 3:39:57 PM EST
Republican Rep. Duane Ankney, left, of Colstrip, Mont., speaks on the House floor Tuesday April 9, 2013, in Helena, Mont. Ankney joined the chamber in voting to repeal an obsolete law that criminalizes gay sex. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
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Posted: 4/11/2013 3:39:57 PM EST
Republican Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer of Superior, Mont., speaks on the House floor Tuesday April 9, 2013, in Helena, Mont. Schwaderer joined the chamber in voting to repeal an obsolete law that criminalizes gay sex. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
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Posted: 4/11/2013 3:39:57 PM EST
Republican Rep. Jerry Bennett of Libby speaks on the House floor Tuesday April 9, 2013, in Helena, Mont. Bennett opposed a bill, approved by the House, that would repeal an obsolete law that criminalizes gay sex. (AP Photo/Matt Gouras)
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Posted: 4/10/2013 9:01:31 PM EST
People celebrate in parliament after lawmakers voted to legalize gay marriage in Montevideo, Uruguay,Wednesday, April 10, 2013. President Jose Mujica's ruling Broad Front majority is expected to put the law into effect within 10 days. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
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Posted: 4/9/2013 10:58:29 PM EST
Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer and Toronto Raptors' Rudy Gay battle for loose ball during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)
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Posted: 4/8/2013 1:38:45 PM EST
Rutgers University President Robert Barchi addresses a strategic planning gathering Monday, April 8, 2013, in Newark, N.J., as he holds a town hall meeting that had been planned for last week but was postponed after a video surfaced showing basketball Coach Mike Rice pushing players, throwing basketballs at them and berating them with invectives, including gay slurs. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Posted: 4/8/2013 3:18:29 AM EST
FILe - Rutgers University President Robert Barchi announces he accepted the resignation of athletic director Tim Pernetti, in this April 5, 2013 file photo taken in New Brunswick, N.J. Barchi visits the school's Newark campus Monday April 8, 2013 to hold a town hall meeting that had been planned for last week but was postponed after a video surfaced showing basketball Coach Mike Rice pushing players, throwing basketballs at them and berating them with invectives, including gay slurs. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Posted: 4/5/2013 6:18:42 PM EST
FILE - In this May 6, 2010 file photo, Mike Rice, left, is presented a jersey by Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti, right, after being introduced as the new men's head basketball coach at Rutgers during a news conference in Piscataway, N.J. A person familiar with the decision says Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made yet. The school will hold a press conference on campus at 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013. Pernetti dismissed basketball coach Mike Rice Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The scandal has now cost Pernetti his job some five months after he didn't fire Rice when the video first became available.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
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Posted: 4/5/2013 4:59:07 PM EST
Gay marriage supporter Brendon Ayanbadejo, linebacker for the the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL, talks to reporters in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, March 26, 2013. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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Posted: 4/5/2013 11:03:26 AM EST
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2009 file photo, Tim Pernetti speaks to reporters after he was named the new athletic director at Rutgers University during a news conference on the university campus in Newark, N.J. A person familiar with the decision says Pernetti is out as Rutgers athletic director. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement has not been made yet. The school will hold a press conference on campus at 1 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013. Pernetti dismissed basketball coach Mike Rice Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs. The scandal has now cost Pernetti his job some five months after he didn't fire Rice when the video first became available. (AP Photo/Mike Derer, File)
