Video: Cristina and Monica Fight Against DOMA
Posted on Jun 08, 2011 at 01:41 pm
Christina Alcota and Monica Ojeda, a legally married couple, are facing a difficult choice because the so-called Defense of Marriage Act denies same-sex couples immigration protections.
Married to an American, but Can’t Stay in America
Posted on Feb 08, 2011 at 03:02 pm
A California man faces deportation because of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act."
Time for government to show all families deserve protection
Posted on Feb 01, 2011 at 06:30 am
A recent study by The Williams Institute showing the South to be home to more gay parents than any other region in the nation demonstrates clearly why winning the freedom to marry nationally is crucial to gay and lesbian families.
Obama: Mum on marriage
Posted on Jan 26, 2011 at 10:00 am
Despite increased pressure from gay and lesbian advocates to “evolve” his position on marriage equality a little sooner, President Barack Obama did not delve into the issue for his Tuesday evening State of the Union address, one that focused heavily on strengthening the economy and fostering innovation in the face of a fiercely competitive global market.
Gay Parents of All Types in All Places
Posted on Jan 24, 2011 at 01:16 pm
If you had to guess which cities have the biggest percentage of gay and lesbian couples raising kids, you might say New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles – but you'd be wrong. The top spot is San Antonio, Texas.
Op-Ed: A gay agenda for everyone
Posted on Jan 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Dan Savage discusses why he believes President Obama should address gay rights - specifically marriage equality - in his State of the Union speech this week.
Parenting by gays more common in the south, census shows
Posted on Jan 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm
According to census data, child rearing among same-sex couples is more common in the South than in any other region of the country.
Marriage Equality – A Priority For Immigrants?
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Marriage equality may not be the top priority for many New Yorkers, but even queer immigrant activists agree that its passage would expand civil rights in the state and codify the fundamental dignity of LGBT individuals and their families.
Mexican same-sex couples gain more rights
Posted on Jan 11, 2011 at 11:00 am
Based on an earlier Supreme Court ruling saying all Mexican states must recognize a marriage performed in Mexico City, a lower court ruled last week that same-sex couples may register as a couple with the national social security system.
Marriage equality law boosts Mexico City’s gay & lesbian tourism
Posted on Dec 29, 2010 at 01:00 pm
Gay & lesbian tourism in Mexico's capital has soared since lawmakers legalized the freedom to marry in March.
According to the government's Officinia de Turismo Lesbico-Gay Bisexual y Transexual (LGBT), the city netted nearly half a million dollars (6 million pesos) in the second half of 2010.