Couple that kept relationship secret for decades, celebrating 70 years together
Posted on Aug 03, 2009 at 11:33 am
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
July 18, 2009
A party celebrating 70 years together is a big deal for any pair. But a celebration of this couple's love takes on special meaning, considering they had to keep silent about it for decades. [Link]
July 18, 2009
A party celebrating 70 years together is a big deal for any pair. But a celebration of this couple's love takes on special meaning, considering they had to keep silent about it for decades. [Link]
Icon of America’s Roadways Recognizes Marriage Equality
Posted on Jul 23, 2009 at 07:38 pm
Equality Florida
July 23, 2009
During a face-to-face meeting yesterday between Equality Florida and AAA South, top management at the 4th largest AAA affiliate in the country committed to recognizing all spouses, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The policy allows married same-sex couples (whether married in other states or countries) to receive spousal discounts under AAA's Associate Membership program. [Link]
July 23, 2009
During a face-to-face meeting yesterday between Equality Florida and AAA South, top management at the 4th largest AAA affiliate in the country committed to recognizing all spouses, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. The policy allows married same-sex couples (whether married in other states or countries) to receive spousal discounts under AAA's Associate Membership program. [Link]
Kept From a Dying Partner’s Bedside
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 11:56 am
New York Times
May 19, 2009
When a loved one is in the hospital, you naturally want to be at the bedside. But what if the staff won’t allow it? That's what happened to a woman trying to visit her dying partner's bedside because they cannot get married. (Link)
May 19, 2009
When a loved one is in the hospital, you naturally want to be at the bedside. But what if the staff won’t allow it? That's what happened to a woman trying to visit her dying partner's bedside because they cannot get married. (Link)
Florida Supreme Court Hears Bar’s Support of Gay Adoption Case
Posted on Apr 23, 2009 at 02:44 pm
The News-Press
April 23, 2009
The Florida Supreme Court heard a case yesterday involving the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and whether it can file an amicus brief in support of gay parents as part of the ongoing legal challenge to Florida's anti-gay adoption ban. [Link]
April 23, 2009
The Florida Supreme Court heard a case yesterday involving the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and whether it can file an amicus brief in support of gay parents as part of the ongoing legal challenge to Florida's anti-gay adoption ban. [Link]
Florida Lawmaker Files Bills That Would Legalize Gay Adoptions
Posted on Mar 12, 2009 at 02:46 pm
Miami Herald
March 11, 2009
Fla. state Sen. Nan Rich, who is co-chair of the Senate Children & Families Committee, has filed two bills that would lift the Fla. law banning gay men and lesbians from adopting and specify that judges would determine adoptions based solely on the best interests of children. [Link]
Florida Senator Pushes to Allow Gay Couples to Adopt
Posted on Jan 07, 2009 at 10:34 am
Tallahassee Democrat
January 7, 2009
In hopes of sustaining the discussion about adoption by gay parents in Fla. until the issue reaches the State Supreme Court, Fla. State Sen. Nan Rich has filed two bills that would allow gay couples to adopt children: "This has to do with the best interests of children." [Link]
January 7, 2009
In hopes of sustaining the discussion about adoption by gay parents in Fla. until the issue reaches the State Supreme Court, Fla. State Sen. Nan Rich has filed two bills that would allow gay couples to adopt children: "This has to do with the best interests of children." [Link]
Florida high court to rule on adoption ban
Posted on Dec 28, 2008 at 06:59 pm
The News-Press
December 27, 2008
Under current law, gay people are not allowed to adopt children, but a recent court ruling making its way to the state's Supreme Court may change that. Florida upholds the only outright ban in the nation. [Link]
December 27, 2008
Under current law, gay people are not allowed to adopt children, but a recent court ruling making its way to the state's Supreme Court may change that. Florida upholds the only outright ban in the nation. [Link]
Crist to Wed Today, Marriage-Rights Vigils Expected
Posted on Dec 12, 2008 at 01:51 pm
Associated Press
December 12, 2008
Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist plans to marry Friday in St. Petersburg. A group called Impact-Florida says it will hold a candlelight vigil near the ceremony to advocate that all Floridians be able to marry. [Link]
December 12, 2008
Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist plans to marry Friday in St. Petersburg. A group called Impact-Florida says it will hold a candlelight vigil near the ceremony to advocate that all Floridians be able to marry. [Link]
EDITORIAL: New Blow to Adoption Ban
Posted on Dec 02, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Palm Beach Post
December 2, 2008
The Palm Beach Post editorial board writes about various children's health and research organizations now concurring that children of gay parents are as well adjusted as those of straight parents, applauding a Miami judge's recent ruling that Fla.'s adoption ban is unconstitutional. [Link]
December 2, 2008
The Palm Beach Post editorial board writes about various children's health and research organizations now concurring that children of gay parents are as well adjusted as those of straight parents, applauding a Miami judge's recent ruling that Fla.'s adoption ban is unconstitutional. [Link]
Florida ban on gay adoptions ruled unconstitutional
Posted on Nov 25, 2008 at 11:01 am
Miami Herald
November 25, 2008
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman Tuesday declared Florida's 50-year-old ban on gay people adoptioning unconstitutional -- a ruling state lawyers immediately said they would challenge. [Link]
November 25, 2008
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman Tuesday declared Florida's 50-year-old ban on gay people adoptioning unconstitutional -- a ruling state lawyers immediately said they would challenge. [Link]