The Case for a Right of Marriage Recognition: Why Fourteenth Amendment Due Process Should Protect Sa
Posted on Jul 10, 2008 at 09:40 am
Findlaw
July 9, 2008
Steve Sanders writes, "I believe scholars, legislators, and judges accept the status quo for same-sex marriages because of a lingering, perhaps subconscious, belief that they are not quite 'real' marriages. From such a belief, another belief follows: that the people who enter into such marriages have no legitimate expectation they will be treated with the deference the law accords to virtually all other marriages. But our law should not tolerate different classes of marriages, some more favored than others." [Link]
July 9, 2008
Steve Sanders writes, "I believe scholars, legislators, and judges accept the status quo for same-sex marriages because of a lingering, perhaps subconscious, belief that they are not quite 'real' marriages. From such a belief, another belief follows: that the people who enter into such marriages have no legitimate expectation they will be treated with the deference the law accords to virtually all other marriages. But our law should not tolerate different classes of marriages, some more favored than others." [Link]
The Supreme Court and the future of marriage
Posted on Jul 08, 2008 at 11:16 am
MSNBC.com
July 7, 2008
The next president is likely to have the opportunity to appoint a Supreme Court justice who could affect the future of the freedom to marry in America. (Link)
July 7, 2008
The next president is likely to have the opportunity to appoint a Supreme Court justice who could affect the future of the freedom to marry in America. (Link)
Marriages of gay and lesbian couples still unequal in the eyes of federal government
Posted on Jul 08, 2008 at 10:56 am
Mercury News
July 8, 2008
Elizabeth Howton discusses the excitement around marriage equality in California, but points out the need for the federal government to uphold the freedom to marry: "Without nationwide recognition, we will remain in a separate and unequal limbo in several key areas" such as parental rights, immigration, and taxes. (Link)
July 8, 2008
Elizabeth Howton discusses the excitement around marriage equality in California, but points out the need for the federal government to uphold the freedom to marry: "Without nationwide recognition, we will remain in a separate and unequal limbo in several key areas" such as parental rights, immigration, and taxes. (Link)
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)
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)
DOJ OKs Benefits For Kids Of Same-Sex Couples
Posted on Jun 18, 2008 at 10:43 am
365Gay.com
June 18, 2008
Even though the federal Defense of Marriage Act bars Washington from recognizing or providing benefits to same-sex couples their children must be recognized by the Social Security Administration, the Department of Justice has determined. (Link)
June 18, 2008
Even though the federal Defense of Marriage Act bars Washington from recognizing or providing benefits to same-sex couples their children must be recognized by the Social Security Administration, the Department of Justice has determined. (Link)