Couple hopes civil union bill becomes Colorado law
Posted on Dec 17, 2010 at 12:00 pm
It's the one gift Leslie Herod and Katina Banks of Denver won't find under their Christmas tree, but it could come by way of the state legislature. State Senator Pat Steadman, D-Denver, plans to introduce a bill early next year to recognize civil unions in Colorado.
Marriage equality supporters plan new vote in NY Senate
Posted on Dec 17, 2010 at 10:00 am
New York's most influential advocates for gay rights say the chances are better than ever to legalize the freedom to marry, even in a Republican-controlled Senate.
Colorado lawmaker plans to introduce civil-unions bill
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 at 02:00 pm
A state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill next year that would make Colorado the fourth state to recognize civil unions.
Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, said he believes the majority of Coloradans support civil unions and oppose gays being treated unfairly.
Voice for Equality: Rahm Emanuel
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 at 10:30 am
Rahm Emanuel is an American politician and former White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama.
On December 10, 2010, Mr. Emanuel gave an interview in which he expressed his support for the repeal of DADT, the repeal of DOMA and the passage of ENDA.
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. District Court to hear oral arguments Friday in challenge to DOMA
Posted on Dec 16, 2010 at 08:30 am
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California will hear oral arguments on Friday, Dec. 17, in a case that could result in the next major court decision regarding the federal so-called "Defense of Marriage Act," or DOMA.
Poll results show broad support for gay rights among Texas voters
Posted on Dec 14, 2010 at 12:00 pm
An overwhelming majority of registered voters in Texas say they support a significant expansion of gay rights, according to the first-ever in-depth statewide poll on LGBT issues.
ACLU to pursue lawsuit for same-sex couples
Posted on Dec 13, 2010 at 02:00 pm
The ACLU is moving forward with a lawsuit against the state of Montana demanding same-sex couples be granted the same equal protections as married couples.
Donate to Freedom to Marry today to support equality, respect and dignity
Posted on Dec 13, 2010 at 09:30 am
Sam and Julia Thoron share their personal reasons for donating to Freedom to Marry and urge others to do the same.
Opinion: Marriage equality is a matter of health as well as rights
Posted on Dec 10, 2010 at 01:30 pm
Dr. Gabriel Garcia of the Stanford School of Medicine discusses the healthcare disparities that result from the LGBT community being denied the freedom to marry.
With Democratic gains in state Senate, Maryland poised to approve marriage equality
Posted on Dec 09, 2010 at 09:30 am
A majority of senators on a key committee in Maryland now favor legalizing the freedom to marry, making it increasingly likely that the state will join five others and the District in allowing such unions.