NOM seeks to influence November elections
Posted on Oct 05, 2010 at 12:30 pm
The anti-marriage equality National Organization for Marriage filed federal court lawsuits in Florida, New York and Rhode Island challenging the states’ campaign finance laws.
The organization has cited the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment to void restrictions on political advertising and campaign-finance disclosure laws in the three states.
Schwarzenegger expands unemployment benefits for gay couples
Posted on Oct 04, 2010 at 02:00 pm
On Thursday, Governor Schwarzenegger (a Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality) signed the Unemployment Benefits Act (AB 2055), which ensures that same-sex couples in California have access to unemployment benefits.
Menendez Immigration Bill Includes Gay Rights Provision
Posted on Oct 01, 2010 at 11:00 am
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill yesterday, including a provision to extend family-based immigration for same-sex couples.
Chris Quinn hails wins by pro-marriage candidates in New York primaries
Posted on Sep 17, 2010 at 02:30 pm
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn wasn’t claiming outright victory in Tuesday’s primary contests by candidates who favor legalizing the freedom to marry in NY, but she did say “the trend” is tipping in favor of that happening.
New Ads to try to build public support for marriage equality in NY state
Posted on Sep 16, 2010 at 11:00 am
Advocates for the freedom to marry in New York, in a major departure from their strategy of lobbying political insiders, will begin making a direct appeal to ordinary voters in a series of commercials featuring Hollywood actors, fashion designers and civic leaders.
Antigay democrat defeated in N.Y.
Posted on Sep 15, 2010 at 11:00 am
New York state senator Bill Stachowski, one of eight senate Democrats who voted against the marriage equality bill last year, has conceded to his primary opponent Tim Kennedy.
Immigration overhaul could leave gay couples out
Posted on Sep 13, 2010 at 10:30 am
Though five states and D.C. issue marriage licenses to gay couples, a large number of the 24,000 so-called binational couples in long-term relationships live in states that do not allow or recognize gay marriage, and federal immigration laws do not allow sponsorship of foreign-born spouses for same-sex couples as they do for heterosexual U.S. citizens.
Voice for Equality: Miss Universe 2010, Ximena Navarrete
Posted on Sep 02, 2010 at 10:00 am
The recently-crowned Mexican Miss Universe, Ximena Navarrete, said in a post-pageant interview that, "I have many friends who are homosexual and I adore them. And they are equal folk: There is no reason we should want to set them aside, there is no reason why we shouldn't let them enjoy what they want to enjoy with their partner."
Mexico City woos same-sex honeymooners
Posted on Aug 31, 2010 at 09:30 am
As more governments honor the freedom to marry, officials in Mexico City are hoping to attract a growing part of the tourism market: same-sex honeymoons.
Mexican law supporting adoption for same-sex couples upheld by Supreme Court
Posted on Aug 17, 2010 at 08:00 am
Mexico's Supreme Court voted Monday to uphold a Mexico City law allowing adoptions by same-sex couples, drawing jubilant cheers from gay advocacy groups and angry protests from Roman Catholic Church representatives.