Justice for Gays
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:36 am
Washington Post
July 5, 2008
The editorial staff praises the Bush administration's recent ruling that children of gay and lesbian couples can receive their Social Security benefits. (Link)
July 5, 2008
The editorial staff praises the Bush administration's recent ruling that children of gay and lesbian couples can receive their Social Security benefits. (Link)
Couple go for better or worse, again
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:34 am
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
July 4, 2008
Washington couple explains why marriage is important to them. (Link)
July 4, 2008
Washington couple explains why marriage is important to them. (Link)
Musgrave Renews Call For Federal Anti-Gay Amendment
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:24 am
365Gay.com
July 2, 2008
The architect of two failed attempts to amend the US Constitution to include marriage discrimination is throwing her support behind a new bid to advance exclusion. (Link)
July 2, 2008
The architect of two failed attempts to amend the US Constitution to include marriage discrimination is throwing her support behind a new bid to advance exclusion. (Link)
County official’s attempt at stopping equality, county supreriors say
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:18 am
The Bakersfield Californian
July 3, 2008
Kern county’s top administrator has debunked Auditor-Controller Ann Barnett’s financial reasoning for ending civil marriage ceremonies in Kern County, California, and county council declared a new proposal by anti-gay activists to stop marriage equality unconstitutional. (Link)
July 3, 2008
Kern county’s top administrator has debunked Auditor-Controller Ann Barnett’s financial reasoning for ending civil marriage ceremonies in Kern County, California, and county council declared a new proposal by anti-gay activists to stop marriage equality unconstitutional. (Link)
Anti-Gay Adoption Initiative Faces Names Crunch in Arkansas
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:15 am
365Gay.com
July 3, 2008
An organization collecting signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot to ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas said Thursday it will submit its petitions by Monday's deadline but will likely need more time to get the number required. (Link)
July 3, 2008
An organization collecting signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot to ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas said Thursday it will submit its petitions by Monday's deadline but will likely need more time to get the number required. (Link)
Marriage Equality=Happiness
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:14 am
As we celebrate all things American during the month of our nation's Independence Day, particularly our founding principles of freedom and fairness, a recently released study finds that indeed people who enjoy more freedom tend to be happier.
Connecting the dots, George Rodriguez writes an article in the Los Angeles Times, "Gay marriage: the key to happiness?" and says, "How exactly, you ask, is gay marriage connected with 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness'?...social tolerance 'broadens the range of choices available to people,' thereby enhancing happiness for both the tolerant and the intolerant alike."
Protect happiness and the freedom to marry in California
Connecting the dots, George Rodriguez writes an article in the Los Angeles Times, "Gay marriage: the key to happiness?" and says, "How exactly, you ask, is gay marriage connected with 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness'?...social tolerance 'broadens the range of choices available to people,' thereby enhancing happiness for both the tolerant and the intolerant alike."
Protect happiness and the freedom to marry in California
What if they take it all away?
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:02 am
California Ripple Effect
July 2, 2008
A blogger for the CA Ripple Effect discusses the importance of people witnessing gay and lesbian couples marrying in California, noting that people become more accepting of equality when given examples that marriage equality helps families and hurts no one. (Link)
July 2, 2008
A blogger for the CA Ripple Effect discusses the importance of people witnessing gay and lesbian couples marrying in California, noting that people become more accepting of equality when given examples that marriage equality helps families and hurts no one. (Link)
CA North State Voices: Why I support marriage equality
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 09:58 am
Chico Enterprise Record
July 3, 2008
Susan Tchudi, a Chico resident, retired English professor, and farmer, explains why she performs marriage ceremonies for all committed couples, addressing those who disagree with her support for equality: "to those who object to same-sex marriage. "It's no skin off your nose."" (Link)
July 3, 2008
Susan Tchudi, a Chico resident, retired English professor, and farmer, explains why she performs marriage ceremonies for all committed couples, addressing those who disagree with her support for equality: "to those who object to same-sex marriage. "It's no skin off your nose."" (Link)
North Carolina marriage discrimination amendment sought
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 09:55 am
The News and Observer
July 9, 2008
Opponents of marriage equality are making another attempt to amend the state's constitution to include marriage discrimination in North Carolina. (Link)
July 9, 2008
Opponents of marriage equality are making another attempt to amend the state's constitution to include marriage discrimination in North Carolina. (Link)
Quote of the Week
Posted on Jul 06, 2008 at 04:34 pm
"It's impossible to say you're a 'pro-family' politician and then vote to relegate some families to second-class status."—Steve Ralls, The Huffington Post, 7/8/08