Op-Ed: Democrats: If You Are NOT on This List Then Not One Penny!
Posted on Oct 20, 2009 at 11:07 am
DavidMixner.com
October 19, 2009
David Mixner compiles a list of all of the congressional supporters of the Respect for Marriage Act and calls for the LGBT community to withhold money from those who are not on the list: "Every Democrat must join this list and we must remain firm to not contribute to anyone who doesn't support this effort to repeal DOMA....even our friends." [Link]
October 19, 2009
David Mixner compiles a list of all of the congressional supporters of the Respect for Marriage Act and calls for the LGBT community to withhold money from those who are not on the list: "Every Democrat must join this list and we must remain firm to not contribute to anyone who doesn't support this effort to repeal DOMA....even our friends." [Link]
President Obama’s Maine Chance to Make the Case
Posted on Oct 08, 2009 at 08:08 am
Huffington PostOctober 7, 2009
Evan Wolfson writes:
"When President Obama speaks to gay and non-gay supporters of equality at the Human Rights Campaign's dinner this Saturday, he has a lot of ground to cover...By ground to cover, I mean that President Obama has the opportunity -- and I believe the obligation -- to speak in moral as well as concrete terms about non-gay people's stake in ending the exclusion and discrimination gay people endure. President Obama should not just talk about his general support for equality, and even just specific items he is working on, but, in addition, needs to make the case as to why Americans must continue evolving in support of fairness and freedom, and why anti-gay discrimination must end...(Link)
President Obama has the perfect context in which to make that case: a clear and unequivocal call on the people of Maine to vote no in November on the anti-gay ballot measure aimed at undoing the freedom to marry enacted earlier this year."
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California Democrats Target DOMA
Posted on Oct 05, 2009 at 09:09 am
McClatchy Newspapers
October 2, 2009
The idea of repealing the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is gaining plenty of momentum among California Democrats. In the House, 22 of them -- including Sacramento's Doris Matsui -- are among the 97 co-sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) introduced two weeks ago by New York Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler that would dump DOMA. [Link]
October 2, 2009
The idea of repealing the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is gaining plenty of momentum among California Democrats. In the House, 22 of them -- including Sacramento's Doris Matsui -- are among the 97 co-sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) introduced two weeks ago by New York Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler that would dump DOMA. [Link]
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley Sends Letter to Congress Supporting the Respect for Ma
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 at 01:10 pm
Office of Mssachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley
September 25, 2009
The Respect for Marriage Act, which is sponsored by Congressmen Jerrold Nadler of New York and has 91 co-sponsors, seeks to fully repeal all three sections of DOMA, including Section 3 which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman and is currently the subject of a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Coakley’s Office in July 2009. “I applaud the legislative efforts to take direct action to repeal DOMA and fully support this bill because it addresses the failings of the law head-on." [Link]
September 25, 2009
The Respect for Marriage Act, which is sponsored by Congressmen Jerrold Nadler of New York and has 91 co-sponsors, seeks to fully repeal all three sections of DOMA, including Section 3 which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman and is currently the subject of a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Coakley’s Office in July 2009. “I applaud the legislative efforts to take direct action to repeal DOMA and fully support this bill because it addresses the failings of the law head-on." [Link]
Voice for Equality: David Hoffman
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 at 10:00 am
David Hoffman served as Chicago's Inspector General from October, 2005 until August, 2009, when he resigned from his Inspector General post to run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Roland Burris. He joined a thin field of Democratic candidates pursuing the seat including Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Jackson. The likely GOP candidate will be Mark Kirk. To learn more [Link]On September 21, 2009, Hoffman's office issued the following statement in support of marriage equality to the Chicago Tribune:
David Hoffman does not believe the government should intrude or discriminate on the question of who people decide to marry and spend the rest of their lives together. It's an issue of equality and fundamental fairness and all people -- regardless of sexual orientation -- should be provided the same protection under the law.
David also supports the Respect for Marriage Act bill to repeal DOMA. As a matter of constitutional law, a contract entered into in one state should be honored by all states. Just as the sanctity of opposite sex marriages in a state are honored by other states, so should the marriages of same sex couples. Without this protection, opposite sex couples can file a joint tax form and receive a tax benefit. Under present law, same sex couples can't. That's wrong. It's discrimination. And the bill to repeal the law should be adopted by congress and signed into law by President Obama, who supports the measure. [Link]
Freedom to Marry salutes David Hoffman as a Voice for Equality!
If you're inspired by Mr. Hoffman's support...why not get involved? Link to No on 1/Protect Maine Equality to find out how you can help with the vital work of preserving marriage equality in Maine!
**Make your NOMINATION for a Voice for Equality today!
If you're inspired by Mr. Hoffman's support...why not get involved? Link to No on 1/Protect Maine Equality to find out how you can help with the vital work of preserving marriage equality in Maine!
**Make your NOMINATION for a Voice for Equality today!
Voice for Equality: Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Posted on Sep 29, 2009 at 10:00 am
Earl Blumenauer is an American politician and lawyer from the state of Oregon. A native of Portland, he spent over 20 years as a public official representing the city before winning election to the United States House of Representatives in 1996. A Democrat, he represents Oregon's 3rd congressional district which includes most of Portland east of the Willamette River.In conjunction with the introduction of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) by Rep. Jerrold Nadler on September 15, 2009, Rep. Earl Blumenauer wrote a piece on the Huffington Post opening with the line, "On July 12, 1996, I cast the worst vote of my political career," - referring to his vote for the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act." Among his other comments in the piece:
I long ago recognized and acknowledged the mistake I made, and I have spent time understanding the problems in my thinking and analysis. It has resulted in frank and important conversations with many gay and lesbian friends, and if anything it has strengthened my commitment to the cause of banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and has made me a better lawmaker. I will work to make sure that my colleagues who once, for whatever reason, joined me in supporting this ill-advised measure [the Defense of Marriage Act] take this opportunity to correct their record and eliminate an injustice. [Link]
Freedom to Marry salutes Congressman Earl Blumenauer as a Voice for Equality!
If you're inspired by Congressman Blumenauer's words and support...why not get involved? Link to No on 1/Protect Maine Equality to find out how you can help with the vital work of preserving marriage equality in Maine!
**Make your NOMINATION for a Voice for Equality today!
If you're inspired by Congressman Blumenauer's words and support...why not get involved? Link to No on 1/Protect Maine Equality to find out how you can help with the vital work of preserving marriage equality in Maine!
**Make your NOMINATION for a Voice for Equality today!
Richard Socarides: Clinton’s Change on DOMA Could Affect Supreme Court
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 at 10:54 pm
The Advocate
September 28, 2009
Richard Socarides, a special assistant and LGBT adviser to Bill Clinton during his administration, says Clinton's remarks to Anderson Cooper on Friday about changing his mind on DOMA could help create a shift in the political winds that might reach the courts. [Link]
September 28, 2009
Richard Socarides, a special assistant and LGBT adviser to Bill Clinton during his administration, says Clinton's remarks to Anderson Cooper on Friday about changing his mind on DOMA could help create a shift in the political winds that might reach the courts. [Link]
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director, John Berry: Passing ENDA Key to DOMA Repeal
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 at 03:38 pm
The Washington Blade
September 28, 2009
The highest-ranking openly gay appointee in Obama's administration is encouraging LGBT Americans to make passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act their No. 1 priority and said its success would place within reach other civil rights goals, including the repeals of Don't Ask Don't Tell and DOMA. [Link]
September 28, 2009
The highest-ranking openly gay appointee in Obama's administration is encouraging LGBT Americans to make passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act their No. 1 priority and said its success would place within reach other civil rights goals, including the repeals of Don't Ask Don't Tell and DOMA. [Link]
Text of Respect for Marriage Act
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 at 02:05 pm
The Respect for Marriage Act of 2009: What is it and what will it do?
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 at 01:31 pm
Lambda Legal
September 15, 2009
An overview of questions and answers regarding the Respect for Marriage Act. [Link]