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Yes, homosexual marriage is legal here in MA. However, the article does seem to be sanctioning that law:
studds, who grew up in Cohasset, was the first openly gay person elected to Congress. He served from 1973 to 1997.
He is survived by his husband, Dean Hara. the couple was among the first same sex couples to be legally married in Massachusetts.
Note the avoidance of the word "homosexual".
I don't understand how Massachusetts can use the words "husband" and "wife" when two sexes are not involved. another example of selective "reporting."