Marriage Ban Is Tied to ‘Obama Factor’?
Posted on Sep 22, 2008 at 10:29 am
New York Times
September 20, 2008
Some opponents of Prop. 8 are concerned that socially conservative black voters who support Obama may cast a "yes" vote on the anti-gay marriage amendment in Calif. despite Obama publicly announcing that he does not back the measure. [Link]
September 20, 2008
Some opponents of Prop. 8 are concerned that socially conservative black voters who support Obama may cast a "yes" vote on the anti-gay marriage amendment in Calif. despite Obama publicly announcing that he does not back the measure. [Link]
The Hemisphere’s State of Same-Sex Partnership Recognition: Canada Very Much in the Lead
Posted on Jul 22, 2008 at 02:37 pm
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
July 21, 2008
This overview ends with, "It is imperative that Latin American countries work to end discrimination towards same-sex couples... as part of a more inclusive commitment to democratic rights." [Link]
July 21, 2008
This overview ends with, "It is imperative that Latin American countries work to end discrimination towards same-sex couples... as part of a more inclusive commitment to democratic rights." [Link]
Same-sex marriages celebrated
Posted on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:34 pm
Vida en Valle
June 25, 2008
Assemblymember Kevin de León, the Democrat's assistant majority leader, said he is very pleased with the decision to approve marriage equality, as to do otherwise would violate the basic right of freedom. [Link]
June 25, 2008
Assemblymember Kevin de León, the Democrat's assistant majority leader, said he is very pleased with the decision to approve marriage equality, as to do otherwise would violate the basic right of freedom. [Link]
Granddaughter of César Chávez to visit Cathedral City and speak about marriage equality
Posted on Jun 23, 2008 at 10:54 am
Desert Sun
June 21, 2008
César Chávez championed the rights of the poor and oppressed. And if the iconic farmworker leader were alive today, he'd advocate for gay civil rights, says his granddaughter, Christine Chávez who will visit Cathedral City, CA to talk about marriage equality. (Link)
June 21, 2008
César Chávez championed the rights of the poor and oppressed. And if the iconic farmworker leader were alive today, he'd advocate for gay civil rights, says his granddaughter, Christine Chávez who will visit Cathedral City, CA to talk about marriage equality. (Link)
Constitutional Amendment to Ban Gay and Lesbian Couples’ Marriages in Puerto Rico Fails
Posted on Jun 16, 2008 at 10:28 am
The Plainsman Politico
June 16, 2008
Puerto Rico's house of representatives has denied a measure to toughen a ban against same-sex couples' marriages. [Link]
June 16, 2008
Puerto Rico's house of representatives has denied a measure to toughen a ban against same-sex couples' marriages. [Link]
Uruguay Holds Latin America’s First Wedding for a Same-Sex Couple
Posted on Apr 17, 2008 at 03:24 pm
Agence France-Presse
April 17, 2008
Uruguay on Thursday became the first nation in Latin America to marry a gay couple, after a law allowing couples living together to formalize their union went into effect at the start of the year. [Link]
April 17, 2008
Uruguay on Thursday became the first nation in Latin America to marry a gay couple, after a law allowing couples living together to formalize their union went into effect at the start of the year. [Link]
Una prohibición que roba el futuro
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 at 03:27 pm
El Nuevo Dia
30 de Enero de 2008
El Senado acaba de aprobar una resolución para prohibir constitucionalmente el matrimonio entre parejas del mismo sexo. De ello lograrse, Puerto Rico quedará rezagado comparado con otros países desarrollados que permiten las uniones homosexuales y hasta el matrimonio gay. Hasta en España, de donde proviene gran parte del derecho puertorriqueño, se les permite a las parejas homosexuales casarse. [Link]
30 de Enero de 2008
El Senado acaba de aprobar una resolución para prohibir constitucionalmente el matrimonio entre parejas del mismo sexo. De ello lograrse, Puerto Rico quedará rezagado comparado con otros países desarrollados que permiten las uniones homosexuales y hasta el matrimonio gay. Hasta en España, de donde proviene gran parte del derecho puertorriqueño, se les permite a las parejas homosexuales casarse. [Link]
MD marriage ruling leads to vows for legislation in General Assembly
Posted on Sep 29, 2007 at 02:21 pm
The Sentinel
September 29, 2007
State Sen. Gwendolyn Britt (D-Dist. 47) and Del. Victor Ramirez (D-Dist. 47) have both announced they would sponsor legislation in 2008 to allow same-sex couples to wed. Ramirez is championing the freedom to marry saying his cultural heritage allows him to identify with the desire for equal rights under the law. "Latinos and everyone fighting for equality, justice and freedom understand the importance of having the same opportunities and importance of being treated with fairness and compassion." [link]
September 29, 2007
State Sen. Gwendolyn Britt (D-Dist. 47) and Del. Victor Ramirez (D-Dist. 47) have both announced they would sponsor legislation in 2008 to allow same-sex couples to wed. Ramirez is championing the freedom to marry saying his cultural heritage allows him to identify with the desire for equal rights under the law. "Latinos and everyone fighting for equality, justice and freedom understand the importance of having the same opportunities and importance of being treated with fairness and compassion." [link]
La igualdad es una: la igualdad
Posted on Sep 20, 2007 at 03:31 pm
El Blog del PJ
September 20, 2007
Pedro Julio Serrano comenta sobre el poderoso testimonio del alcalde republicano de la ciudad de San Diego, Jerry Sanders, al decidir apoyar una resolución de su Consejo Municipal en favor de la igualdad en el matrimonio para las parejas gay y lésbicas. [Link]
September 20, 2007
Pedro Julio Serrano comenta sobre el poderoso testimonio del alcalde republicano de la ciudad de San Diego, Jerry Sanders, al decidir apoyar una resolución de su Consejo Municipal en favor de la igualdad en el matrimonio para las parejas gay y lésbicas. [Link]
Immigration is an LGBT Issue
Posted on Apr 10, 2006 at 03:35 pm
The Advocate
April 10, 2006
In this opinion piece, Cesar Chavez's granddaughter Christine urges the consideration of LGBT persons in the overarching struggle for immigration reform. Given the major restrictions still barring same-sex bi-national couples from enjoying full equality, Chavez's message is important and timely. [Link]
April 10, 2006
In this opinion piece, Cesar Chavez's granddaughter Christine urges the consideration of LGBT persons in the overarching struggle for immigration reform. Given the major restrictions still barring same-sex bi-national couples from enjoying full equality, Chavez's message is important and timely. [Link]