‘S’ for ‘Same-sex’ Marriage or ‘Single’ Means Same Thing
Posted on Jun 03, 2009 at 12:07 am
New York Daily News
June 2, 2009
Last summer, my partner Barbara and I tied the knot in Provincetown, but it didn't take long for reality to detract from this milestone. Our marriage's lack of official legitimacy was driven home before the ink was dry on the license. In the eyes of the federal government I was still "S" for single. [link]
June 2, 2009
Last summer, my partner Barbara and I tied the knot in Provincetown, but it didn't take long for reality to detract from this milestone. Our marriage's lack of official legitimacy was driven home before the ink was dry on the license. In the eyes of the federal government I was still "S" for single. [link]
Foot Soldiers Needed in California and Maine, Not Washington DC
Posted on Jun 02, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Billerico.com
June 1, 2009
Karen Ocamb: "With all due respect to Cleve Jones and David Mixner, who I've known and covered for many years, I think we seriously need to question the wisdom of convening a march on Washington this October. " [link]
June 1, 2009
Karen Ocamb: "With all due respect to Cleve Jones and David Mixner, who I've known and covered for many years, I think we seriously need to question the wisdom of convening a march on Washington this October. " [link]
Maryland Attorney General Explores Recognition of Marriages in Other States
Posted on May 30, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Baltimore Sun
May 30, 2009
Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is exploring whether legal marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states can be recognized in Maryland, a move that could open an avenue for legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples who have been rebuffed by the courts and legislature here. [link]
May 30, 2009
Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is exploring whether legal marriages of same-sex couples performed in other states can be recognized in Maryland, a move that could open an avenue for legal recognition of gay and lesbian couples who have been rebuffed by the courts and legislature here. [link]
Christian Group Asks to Fight Federal Suit on Freedom to Marry
Posted on May 29, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Mercury News
May 29, 2009
The Alliance Defense Fund is seeking to formally fight a federal lawsuit aimed at overturning California's gay marriage ban. The ADF spent more than $37 million in leading the campaign to pass Proposition 8 in November and successfully defended it before the state Supreme Court. The judge will hold a hearing July 2 to consider the group's request and whether to temporarily suspend the ban while considering the lawsuit. [link]
May 29, 2009
The Alliance Defense Fund is seeking to formally fight a federal lawsuit aimed at overturning California's gay marriage ban. The ADF spent more than $37 million in leading the campaign to pass Proposition 8 in November and successfully defended it before the state Supreme Court. The judge will hold a hearing July 2 to consider the group's request and whether to temporarily suspend the ban while considering the lawsuit. [link]
EDITORIAL: Gay Rights: Benefits for Federal Workers the Next Logical Step
Posted on May 26, 2009 at 04:41 pm
The Seattle Times
May 26, 2009
The Seattle Times advocates for the extension of domestic partnership benefits to the partners of gay federal employees: "Americans are ready, or should be, for a fair-minded adjustment of federal policy." [Link]
May 26, 2009
The Seattle Times advocates for the extension of domestic partnership benefits to the partners of gay federal employees: "Americans are ready, or should be, for a fair-minded adjustment of federal policy." [Link]
State Dept. Plan Would Extend Benefits to Same Sex Partners
Posted on May 24, 2009 at 01:38 pm
Washington Post
May 24, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that the partners of gay U.S. diplomats are eligible for many benefits currently denied them and allowed to spouses of heterosexual diplomats, according to lawmakers and others advocating the change. [link]
May 24, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will soon announce that the partners of gay U.S. diplomats are eligible for many benefits currently denied them and allowed to spouses of heterosexual diplomats, according to lawmakers and others advocating the change. [link]
US Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to NY Legislators: Pass the Freedom to Marry Bill
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 11:19 am
May 12, 2009
U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand write to members of the New York legislature requesting they support the freedom to marry bill: "Equal protection under the law has always been a hallmark of the American political and legal system, and in this instance we believe this principle should be extended to all those in our state who seek the civil contract of marriage and the numerous legal rights and protections that come with it." (Link)
U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand write to members of the New York legislature requesting they support the freedom to marry bill: "Equal protection under the law has always been a hallmark of the American political and legal system, and in this instance we believe this principle should be extended to all those in our state who seek the civil contract of marriage and the numerous legal rights and protections that come with it." (Link)
White House Affirms Support for DOMA Repeal
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:40 am
Washington Blade
May 21, 2009
The White House on Wednesday issued a statement reiterating President Obama's support for repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. "DOMA is a federal law passed by Congress that precludes uniform federal recognition of same-sex relationships, even those recognized as valid under the law of the state," the statement says. "Because the President believes that this is an issue that should be left to the states, he continues to support the legislative repeal of DOMA." [link]
May 21, 2009
The White House on Wednesday issued a statement reiterating President Obama's support for repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. "DOMA is a federal law passed by Congress that precludes uniform federal recognition of same-sex relationships, even those recognized as valid under the law of the state," the statement says. "Because the President believes that this is an issue that should be left to the states, he continues to support the legislative repeal of DOMA." [link]
Two Anti-marriage Bills Introduced in Congress
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:07 am
HRC Back Story
May 22, 2009
Two bills aimed at thwarting marriage rights for same-sex couples were introduced in the U.S. House yesterday. One, H.J.Res.54 is a resolution that formally “disapproves” of the elected DC council and Mayor’s decision to recognize marriages of same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. Introduced by Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia, the resolution is the first step if Congress tries to use its formal role in overruling the District’s local affairs. [link]
May 22, 2009
Two bills aimed at thwarting marriage rights for same-sex couples were introduced in the U.S. House yesterday. One, H.J.Res.54 is a resolution that formally “disapproves” of the elected DC council and Mayor’s decision to recognize marriages of same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. Introduced by Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia, the resolution is the first step if Congress tries to use its formal role in overruling the District’s local affairs. [link]
Equal Benefits Bill for Federal Employees Introduced in House and Senate
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 10:04 am
HRC Back Story
May 21, 2009
Yesterday, we saw the bipartisan reintroduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO) by Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) in the House and Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in the Senate. This legislation would extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal civilian employees on the same basis as spousal benefits. [link]
May 21, 2009
Yesterday, we saw the bipartisan reintroduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO) by Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) in the House and Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in the Senate. This legislation would extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal civilian employees on the same basis as spousal benefits. [link]