A 1913 Law Dies to Better Serve Marriage Equality
Posted on Jul 16, 2008 at 11:20 am
New York Times
July 16, 2008
On Tuesday, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to repeal a 1913 law that prevents Massachusetts from marrying out-of-state couples if their marriages would not be legal in their home states. (Link)
July 16, 2008
On Tuesday, the Massachusetts State Senate voted to repeal a 1913 law that prevents Massachusetts from marrying out-of-state couples if their marriages would not be legal in their home states. (Link)
Arizona state senator slams opponents over anti-marriage vote
Posted on Jul 16, 2008 at 11:13 am
GayPolitics.com
July 15, 2008
Victory Fund's blog interviews Arizona State Senator Paula Aboud about the controversial actions taken by state senators in Arizona to push through a vote on an anti-marriage amendment ballot measure for the November 2008 ballot. (Link)
July 15, 2008
Victory Fund's blog interviews Arizona State Senator Paula Aboud about the controversial actions taken by state senators in Arizona to push through a vote on an anti-marriage amendment ballot measure for the November 2008 ballot. (Link)
North Carolina marriage discrimination amendment sought
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 09:55 am
The News and Observer
July 9, 2008
Opponents of marriage equality are making another attempt to amend the state's constitution to include marriage discrimination in North Carolina. (Link)
July 9, 2008
Opponents of marriage equality are making another attempt to amend the state's constitution to include marriage discrimination in North Carolina. (Link)
In Maryland, Less Bingo, More Health Coverage Start Today
Posted on Jul 02, 2008 at 11:29 am
Washington Post
July 1, 2008
Gay and lesbian couples will have new rights, as 189 laws take effect in Maryland. (Link)
July 1, 2008
Gay and lesbian couples will have new rights, as 189 laws take effect in Maryland. (Link)
New York State Senate Shakeup Might Help Move Marriage Equality
Posted on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:03 pm
Advocate
June 25, 2008
New York’s senate majority leader, Joseph Bruno, a 32-year institution in the state senate, announced his retirement Tuesday just as the GOP and Democrats gird for an election season that will determine the fate of the chamber and, potentially, New York’s marriage equality bill. (Link)
June 25, 2008
New York’s senate majority leader, Joseph Bruno, a 32-year institution in the state senate, announced his retirement Tuesday just as the GOP and Democrats gird for an election season that will determine the fate of the chamber and, potentially, New York’s marriage equality bill. (Link)
With little fanfare, Paterson changes marriage debate
Posted on Jun 20, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Times Union
June 20, 2008
NY Gov. Paterson's announcement to honor out of state marriages with no gay exception, simply upholding longstanding state law, was done with little fanfare and has resulted with little outspoken opposition in Albany. (Link)
June 20, 2008
NY Gov. Paterson's announcement to honor out of state marriages with no gay exception, simply upholding longstanding state law, was done with little fanfare and has resulted with little outspoken opposition in Albany. (Link)
Marriages an inspiration, not ‘disaster’
Posted on Jun 19, 2008 at 01:43 pm
Chicago Tribune
June 19, 2008
Eric Zorn discusses how his marriage was not affected by marriage equality in California, and indeed he is honored to share the institution with more loving and committed couples. (Link)
June 19, 2008
Eric Zorn discusses how his marriage was not affected by marriage equality in California, and indeed he is honored to share the institution with more loving and committed couples. (Link)
States at odds over honoring marriage
Posted on Jun 11, 2008 at 04:46 pm
Stateline.org
June 11, 2008
States vary across the country as to whether they honor marriages with no gay exception, which can cause great harm to couples and their families as they travel and try to protect their legal rights. (Link)
June 11, 2008
States vary across the country as to whether they honor marriages with no gay exception, which can cause great harm to couples and their families as they travel and try to protect their legal rights. (Link)
Fighting Same-Sex Policy Seems to Be Uphill Battle
Posted on May 30, 2008 at 12:58 pm
New York Times
May 30, 2008
Legal challenges to Gov. David A. Paterson’s directive to honor marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions are likely to face an uphill fight, legal experts said, because the law has existed in NY for a long time and was already reaffirmed by various courts in the state. (Link)
May 30, 2008
Legal challenges to Gov. David A. Paterson’s directive to honor marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions are likely to face an uphill fight, legal experts said, because the law has existed in NY for a long time and was already reaffirmed by various courts in the state. (Link)
The End Of The Culture War?
Posted on May 27, 2008 at 02:47 pm
The Nation
May 26, 2008
The Nation notes the actions of the CA legislature, governor, and the recent Supreme Court decision in California which have all supported the freedom to marry and says, "marriage [equality] has become a thoroughly mainstream proposition."
(Link)
May 26, 2008
The Nation notes the actions of the CA legislature, governor, and the recent Supreme Court decision in California which have all supported the freedom to marry and says, "marriage [equality] has become a thoroughly mainstream proposition."
(Link)