Blog Entries by Megan Kinninger
Will Gay Couples’ Marriage Vows Survive California Court Review?
Posted on Mar 19, 2009 at 11:50 am
Wall Street Journal
March 19, 2009
The California Supreme Court is weighing an incendiary question: Should it recognize the gay couples who married last year in California, when it was briefly legal? [Link]
March 19, 2009
The California Supreme Court is weighing an incendiary question: Should it recognize the gay couples who married last year in California, when it was briefly legal? [Link]
1,000 attend marriage equality hearing
Posted on Mar 19, 2009 at 11:45 am
Burlington Free Press
March 19, 2009
Wednesday night's Montpelier, Vt., hearing on proposed legislation to end discrimination in marriage for gay couples drew about 1,000 attendees, two-thirds of them supporters of equality. The state's Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the bill by the end of the week, after which it will head to the full Senate. (Link)
March 19, 2009
Wednesday night's Montpelier, Vt., hearing on proposed legislation to end discrimination in marriage for gay couples drew about 1,000 attendees, two-thirds of them supporters of equality. The state's Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the bill by the end of the week, after which it will head to the full Senate. (Link)
Tonight : Vermont Public Hearing on Marriage Equality Bill
Posted on Mar 18, 2009 at 02:47 pm
Tonight from 6-8:30 is a public hearing at the State House in Montpelier, Vermont to hear public testimony on a bill to end discrimination in marriage. All week long, the Vermont legislature hosted hearings on this bill, and tonight is the public's chance to share their voice.
The hearing is hosted by the Senate Judiciary Committee. A sign-up sheet for those who wish to speak will be available at 5:30. An overflow crowd is expected, so folks are encouraged to arrive early to get a seat inside the House Chamber. (There will be overflow rooms available.) People can bring written testimony whether or not they intend to speak to leave with the committee.
Take action in Vermont, talk to your friends and family about how Vermont could be the next state to win marriage equality, and follow here to find out how the hearing went.
The hearing is hosted by the Senate Judiciary Committee. A sign-up sheet for those who wish to speak will be available at 5:30. An overflow crowd is expected, so folks are encouraged to arrive early to get a seat inside the House Chamber. (There will be overflow rooms available.) People can bring written testimony whether or not they intend to speak to leave with the committee.
Take action in Vermont, talk to your friends and family about how Vermont could be the next state to win marriage equality, and follow here to find out how the hearing went.
Governor Challenges Utah’s Conservative Verities
Posted on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:36 am
New York Times
March 13, 2009
In February, when Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. announced that he would support civil unions for gay couples, many politicians here braced for a backlash...But the backlash never developed. Indeed, after his announcement, a poll by Deseret News/KSL-TV found that two-thirds of respondents said their opinion of the governor had not changed or had become more positive because of his position on civil unions.
March 13, 2009
In February, when Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. announced that he would support civil unions for gay couples, many politicians here braced for a backlash...But the backlash never developed. Indeed, after his announcement, a poll by Deseret News/KSL-TV found that two-thirds of respondents said their opinion of the governor had not changed or had become more positive because of his position on civil unions.
The Culture Warriors Get Laid Off
Posted on Mar 16, 2009 at 11:01 am
New York Times
March 14, 2009
Frank Rich writes, "Americans have less and less patience for the intrusive and divisive moral scolds who thrived in the bubbles of the Clinton and Bush years. Culture wars are a luxury the country — the G.O.P. included — can no longer afford." (Link)
March 14, 2009
Frank Rich writes, "Americans have less and less patience for the intrusive and divisive moral scolds who thrived in the bubbles of the Clinton and Bush years. Culture wars are a luxury the country — the G.O.P. included — can no longer afford." (Link)
Florists Can’t Discriminate Against Gay Couples
Posted on Mar 16, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hartford Courant
March 16, 2009
The Connecticut Catholic Conference, the lobbying arm of Catholic bishops, wants an exemption for florists, justices of the peace, photographers and others who do weddings but object to marriage for same-sex couples on religious grounds. This proposal has no place in a pluralistic society. Imagine Jewish businesses refusing to serve Arabs or Muslims or conservatives blacklisting liberal customers. (Link)
March 16, 2009
The Connecticut Catholic Conference, the lobbying arm of Catholic bishops, wants an exemption for florists, justices of the peace, photographers and others who do weddings but object to marriage for same-sex couples on religious grounds. This proposal has no place in a pluralistic society. Imagine Jewish businesses refusing to serve Arabs or Muslims or conservatives blacklisting liberal customers. (Link)
Civil Marriage Is a Healthy Choice
Posted on Mar 16, 2009 at 10:41 am
Washington Post
March 15, 2009
Peter Beilenson, the health officer of Howard County, writes, "This month, the Maryland General Assembly again will hear arguments in favor of granting same-sex couples the ability to legally marry...what about the strong body of evidence that married couples fare much better, both physically and psychologically, than unmarried, cohabitating couples? This evidence alone illustrates that denying same-sex couples access to civil marriage is, quite simply, relegating them to inferior health status." (Link)
March 15, 2009
Peter Beilenson, the health officer of Howard County, writes, "This month, the Maryland General Assembly again will hear arguments in favor of granting same-sex couples the ability to legally marry...what about the strong body of evidence that married couples fare much better, both physically and psychologically, than unmarried, cohabitating couples? This evidence alone illustrates that denying same-sex couples access to civil marriage is, quite simply, relegating them to inferior health status." (Link)
New Hampshire House Judiciary Sub-Committee votes to pass marriage equality
Posted on Mar 13, 2009 at 08:40 am
New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition
March 12, 2009
Today the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee passed HB436 (marriage equality) and HB415 (anti-discrimination act for gender identity and expression)by a 3-2 vote. The full Committee will be voting on these bills next Tuesday. Take action at New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition. (Link)
March 12, 2009
Today the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee passed HB436 (marriage equality) and HB415 (anti-discrimination act for gender identity and expression)by a 3-2 vote. The full Committee will be voting on these bills next Tuesday. Take action at New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition. (Link)
New Hampshire Legislative Hearing Today on Marriage Equality
Posted on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:40 am
New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition
March 12, 2009
On Thursday, March 12th, the New Hampshire House Judiciary Sub-Committee on marriage will hold meetings on bills that deal with marriage equality and LGBT equality. Take action to support the bill at New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition (Link)
March 12, 2009
On Thursday, March 12th, the New Hampshire House Judiciary Sub-Committee on marriage will hold meetings on bills that deal with marriage equality and LGBT equality. Take action to support the bill at New Hampshire Freedom to Marry Coalition (Link)
Shaping the Battlefield
Posted on Mar 09, 2009 at 05:15 pm
Independent Gay Forum
March 3, 2009
Jonathan Rauch blogs, "Here's a TV ad called "Hope," from the Equality California people, who are already preparing for a rematch on marriage. And here's why I think it's potentially important." (Link)
March 3, 2009
Jonathan Rauch blogs, "Here's a TV ad called "Hope," from the Equality California people, who are already preparing for a rematch on marriage. And here's why I think it's potentially important." (Link)