Hawaii democrats hope to regain governorship
Posted on Sep 17, 2010 at 12:30 pm
After a bitter campaign marked by mudslinging and contentious divisions over race, religion and gay rights, two longtime political rivals in Hawaii meet in a primary Saturday to decide which Democrat will try to recapture the governor's seat from Republican hands after eight years.
Like ‘Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys’ on Facebook
Posted on Sep 17, 2010 at 10:30 am
For every new fan to the "Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys" Facebook page between 9/13/10 and 9/20/10, Sundance Channel will donate 25¢ to Freedom to Marry.
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Cicilline wins RI primary for Kennedy seat
Posted on Sep 15, 2010 at 03:00 pm
Providence Mayor David Cicilline won a contentious Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Patrick Kennedy. If elected in November, Cicilline would become the fourth openly gay member of Congress.
Are Republicans ‘co-opting’ gay rights?
Posted on Sep 03, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Adam Serwer: Pro-gay rights Republicans seem to be less of an oxymoron these days.
Former McCain campaign chief on Mehlman fundraiser: Marriage equality becoming conservative cause
Posted on Sep 02, 2010 at 11:30 am
Sam Stein: A major marriage equality fundraiser hosted by former RNC chairman Ken Mehlman and other Republicans provides one of the sharpest illustrations of how gay rights is becoming a cause among more elite, establishment members of the GOP.
What Target and the National Organization for Marriage have in common
Posted on Aug 31, 2010 at 08:00 am
Michael A. Jones reports on some state races where marriage equality may be an active issue this fall. About the gubernatorial race in Minnesota, where both Target and NOM have put money behind anti-gay candidate Tom Emmer, Jones notes, "today they're [Target] standing on the side of the National Organization for Marriage, instead of on the side that would treat all their customers and employees, regardless of their sexual orientation, with dignity."
NOM loses again in Maine
Posted on Aug 20, 2010 at 10:31 am
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) has lost yet another court battle to cloak the names of their donors in Maine.
Episcopal committee develops ceremony for same-sex couples
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 at 03:30 pm
Armed with a new $400,000 grant and the support of the Episcopal Church, a Berkeley seminary is convening priests from across the country to craft the liturgical rite for same-sex couples to receive religious blessings.
Cuomo: The freedom to marry will be a ‘priority’ in 2011
Posted on Jul 02, 2010 at 06:48 am
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said that, if elected governor this fall, he would push to legalize marriage equality in New York during his first year in office.
Voice for Equality: Bringing the freedom to marry to N.Y., Dina-style
Posted on Jun 28, 2010 at 06:52 pm
Dina Manzo, who is best known for having appeared on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, is a mother, interior decorator, and the founder of the non-profit organization Project Ladybug. She and her family live in the affluent town of Franklin Lakes, NJ. She has been married to Tommy Manzo, co-owner of the event and catering facility The Brownstone, since 2006. Manzo is her second husband. Tommy's brother and business partner is the husband of Dina's older sister and cast mate, Caroline, making the two both sisters and sisters-in-law. Their wedding was featured on the VH1 television show My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding. A lot of reality stars say they support gay rights, but this former Housewife is putting her money where her mouth is by producing My Big Gay Italian Wedding off-Broadway in New York.