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The Advocate reports: Mississippi gay and lesbian leaders are trying to raise awareness about a bill that would constitutionally ban gay marriages. "We've got the word out through memberships, through our e-lists, our Web sites. This is part of educating the public on the situation," said Jody Renaldo, executive director of Equality Mississippi. "We're trying to educate general Mississippians who really are not aware of gay and lesbian issues."

Republican senator Alan Nunnelee has proposed an amendment to the state constitution that provides that marriage can only involve a man and woman. The bill also provides that a marriage in another state or foreign jurisdiction between two men or two women wouldn't be recognized in Mississippi. Renaldo and Eddie Sandifer, director of the Mississippi Gay and Lesbian Alliance, on Monday said they plan to lobby against Nunnelee's proposal. Renaldo said gay marriage is a hot topic nationally and that some Mississippi residents may have misconceptions about it.

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