Blocking of same-sex benefits goes further than planned
Posted on Dec 07, 2010 at 03:30 pm
A group of conservative Christians set out to block El Paso, Texas, from granting health-care benefits to same-sex partners of city-government employees.
But the ballot measure they helped pass in November may also end up stripping benefits from many others, including retired policemen and firefighters.
Judges that will hear Prop 8 case called ‘a very good panel’ for marriage equality supporters
Posted on Dec 01, 2010 at 02:00 pm
Two judges appointed by Democratic presidents and one named by a Republican will decide if a San Francisco trial judge improperly struck down California’s same-sex marriage ban, a federal appeals court announced Monday, Nov. 29.
Fighting the “Gay Agenda,” not so much of a political winner anymore
Posted on Nov 30, 2010 at 11:30 am
On military service, marriage and parenting, Americans' views on gay rights are changing significantly.
Editorial: Marriage injustice
Posted on Nov 22, 2010 at 10:00 am
The Washington Post Editorial Board: "DOMA was created for the purposes of 'defending and nurturing the institution of traditional heterosexual marriage,' 'defending traditional notions of morality' and 'protecting state sovereignty and democratic self-governance' - dubious goals, at best."
Gay FL couple together 29 years: We’re “disgusted” we can’t marry
Posted on Nov 17, 2010 at 09:30 am
They've been together 29 years. They own a house together in Seminole Heights. They even have wedding rings.
But Andy Turek, 72, and Eddie Sherotski, 57, are not legally married.
Double Dose of DOMA Challenges
Posted on Nov 09, 2010 at 08:30 am
The Defense of Marriage Act is due for a two-pronged attack on Tuesday, as two separate organizations and sets of lawyers, representing different plaintiffs, plan to file lawsuits in federal court challenging the federal definition of marriage.
Video: Gay and Gray
Posted on Nov 03, 2010 at 09:45 am
Michael Adams, President of SAGE (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender Elders) offers his views on the benefits of the freedom to marry for the senior LGBT community.
Voice for Equality: Betty White
Posted on Oct 29, 2010 at 10:30 am
Betty White is an American actress, comedienne, author, and former game-show host. She is best known for her television roles as Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls".
In an interview in the fall of 2010, Ms. White clearly expressed her support for the freedom to marry.
Activists: Mormon beliefs factor in LGBT struggles
Posted on Oct 26, 2010 at 01:30 pm
In a faith where the traditional family is deeply woven into theology and where there is seemingly no line between religion and culture, the potential losses for LGBT Mormons who come out can be devastating.
How Jerry Brown has been fighting for gay rights since long before Prop 8
Posted on Oct 22, 2010 at 09:00 am
Carly Schwartz discusses the long pro-gay rights career of California gubernatorial candidate, Jerry Brown, a Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality.