Read a March 19, 2013, CNN post about the mayor of Santa Fe, N.M., urging the state’s county clerks to issue same-sex marriage licenses, even though no legislative or judicial action has paved the way for them to do so.

Read a March 21, 2013, Los Angeles Times story about the American Academy of Pediatrics urging support for same-sex marriage on behalf of the children of lesbians and gays.

Watch a March 22, 2013, Google hangout hosted by PBS NewsHour that featured religious leaders on both sides of the debate.

Read a March 22, 2013, story in The Christian Post about former megachurch pastor Rob Bell’s statements in support of gay marriage.

Read a March 22, 2013, USA Today story in which key opponents of same-sex marriage discuss the reasons for their views.

The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States provides fact sheets on what the research says about abstinence-only education and comprehensive sex education

Read a March 22, 2013, NPR story about another activist and how her background as a single mother led her to become involved in the issue.

Read a March 22, 2013, New York Times story about the man described as the nation’s leading opponent of same-sex marriage.

Each month, we create these brief synopses to help parents, educators, and advocates stay up-to-date and informed on events and decisions on Capitol Hill and across the country.