Proposition 8 Passage Generates Lawsuits and Battle Over Meaning
Posted on Nov 14, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Leonard Link
November 11, 2008
Many people have questions about what the current court challenges are in California, and this article sums them up stating, "All three of these cases proceed on a similar theory: that the enactment of Proposition 8 was invalid because it is actually a 'revision' of the California Constitution rather than a mere amendment." If the Court decides that it is actually a "revision," then its enactment through the initiative process is unauthorized and it will be stricken from the state constitution by the Court. [Link]
November 11, 2008
Many people have questions about what the current court challenges are in California, and this article sums them up stating, "All three of these cases proceed on a similar theory: that the enactment of Proposition 8 was invalid because it is actually a 'revision' of the California Constitution rather than a mere amendment." If the Court decides that it is actually a "revision," then its enactment through the initiative process is unauthorized and it will be stricken from the state constitution by the Court. [Link]
Advocates vow action on marriage equality
Posted on Nov 13, 2008 at 11:00 am
Brattleboro Reformer
November 11, 2008
The Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection held eight public hearings, and while the final report largely supported equal marriage rights, it did not recommend that the Legislature move ahead with the issue, but rather stressed that it was up to lawmakers to determine which course to take. (Link)
Learn more about the progress toward marriage equality in Vermont.
November 11, 2008
The Vermont Commission on Family Recognition and Protection held eight public hearings, and while the final report largely supported equal marriage rights, it did not recommend that the Legislature move ahead with the issue, but rather stressed that it was up to lawmakers to determine which course to take. (Link)
Learn more about the progress toward marriage equality in Vermont.
Gay supporters, activists vow to continue fight against Prop. 102
Posted on Nov 13, 2008 at 10:59 am
The Arizona Republic
November 10, 2008
Activists say battles will continue in Arizona over issues related to same-sex couples: inheritance rights, medical decision-making and burial rights, to name a few of the estimated 300 rights that Arizona automatically confers on married couples. (Link)
Learn more about Arizona.
November 10, 2008
Activists say battles will continue in Arizona over issues related to same-sex couples: inheritance rights, medical decision-making and burial rights, to name a few of the estimated 300 rights that Arizona automatically confers on married couples. (Link)
Learn more about Arizona.
Marriage equality remains on agenda
Posted on Nov 12, 2008 at 05:39 pm
Star Bulletin
November 10, 2008
Following the 2008 election, the Hawaii paper states, " Legislators should reconsider their stance as gay marriages gain acceptance." (Link)
November 10, 2008
Following the 2008 election, the Hawaii paper states, " Legislators should reconsider their stance as gay marriages gain acceptance." (Link)
Gay Leaders in Utah Plan 5-Bill Attack in Legislature
Posted on Nov 12, 2008 at 08:41 am
New York Times
November 10, 2008
Leaders of Utah's largest group supporting equal rights for gay people announced a proposal on Monday to increase the rights of same-sex couples in the state, saying they saw a silver lining in the passage last week of Prop 8 in California. (Link)
Learn more about what's going on in Utah.
November 10, 2008
Leaders of Utah's largest group supporting equal rights for gay people announced a proposal on Monday to increase the rights of same-sex couples in the state, saying they saw a silver lining in the passage last week of Prop 8 in California. (Link)
Learn more about what's going on in Utah.
Lawmakers join call to overturn Prop. 8
Posted on Nov 11, 2008 at 09:07 am
AP via San Jose Mercury News
November 10, 2008
Forty-four members of the California Legislature filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support one of the three lawsuits seeking to invalidate Proposition 8. The case, brought on behalf of gay couples who have not yet married, argues the ban should be tossed out because voters did not have the authority to make such a dramatic change in state law. [Link]
November 10, 2008
Forty-four members of the California Legislature filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support one of the three lawsuits seeking to invalidate Proposition 8. The case, brought on behalf of gay couples who have not yet married, argues the ban should be tossed out because voters did not have the authority to make such a dramatic change in state law. [Link]
NH lawmakers face more debate over marriage equality
Posted on Sep 29, 2008 at 11:36 am
Associated Press
September 28, 2008
New Hampshire lawmakers will be debating at least two bills dealing with marriage for same-sex couples when they return to Concord in January. (Link)
September 28, 2008
New Hampshire lawmakers will be debating at least two bills dealing with marriage for same-sex couples when they return to Concord in January. (Link)
Dino Rossi, WA GOP candidate says he’d veto a marriage equality bill if elected governor
Posted on Sep 24, 2008 at 10:48 am
SeaQwa.com
September 23, 2008
In an interview with the Seattle Times last week, the Republican candidate for governor said he would veto a bill authorizing marriage equality in the state. (Link)
September 23, 2008
In an interview with the Seattle Times last week, the Republican candidate for governor said he would veto a bill authorizing marriage equality in the state. (Link)
D.C. may take up marriage equality bill in ‘09
Posted on Sep 17, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Washington Blade
September 17, 2008
If Democrats expand their majority in Congress and California voters preserve the freedom to marry, a marriage equality bill is likely to be approved by the D.C. City Council as early as April 2009, according to activists and City Hall insiders. (Link)
September 17, 2008
If Democrats expand their majority in Congress and California voters preserve the freedom to marry, a marriage equality bill is likely to be approved by the D.C. City Council as early as April 2009, according to activists and City Hall insiders. (Link)
Conn. Marriage Equality Candidates Score Important Victories
Posted on Aug 15, 2008 at 11:23 am
New England Blade
August 14, 2008
Six pro-marriage equality candidates in Connecticut scored important victories in Tuesday’s party primary elections, making clear, said Anne Stanback, executive director of Love Makes a Family and chair of the Love Makes a Family Political Action Committee, that voters in Connecticut support the idea of equality. (Link)
August 14, 2008
Six pro-marriage equality candidates in Connecticut scored important victories in Tuesday’s party primary elections, making clear, said Anne Stanback, executive director of Love Makes a Family and chair of the Love Makes a Family Political Action Committee, that voters in Connecticut support the idea of equality. (Link)