Enshrining homophobia in California, Arizona and Florida
Posted on Oct 28, 2008 at 11:22 am
ScienceBlogs
October 28, 2008
"At least three US states have constitutional amendments designed to bar same-sex marriage on their ballots this cycle (See summary graph for current policies in all 50 states)... Let us get up to speed on the CA, FL and AZ initiatives (which are simple) and the proponents' rationales for amending their constitutions (an act that should not be taken casually, imo)." [Link]
October 28, 2008
"At least three US states have constitutional amendments designed to bar same-sex marriage on their ballots this cycle (See summary graph for current policies in all 50 states)... Let us get up to speed on the CA, FL and AZ initiatives (which are simple) and the proponents' rationales for amending their constitutions (an act that should not be taken casually, imo)." [Link]
Northeast sets gay-friendly example
Posted on Oct 28, 2008 at 10:19 am
The Detroit News
October 27, 2008
Deb Price writes, "With the exception of Pennsylvania, the region's nine states have painted themselves gay-friendly lavender by protecting and nurturing gay couples." [Link]
Find out what's happening in your state.
October 27, 2008
Deb Price writes, "With the exception of Pennsylvania, the region's nine states have painted themselves gay-friendly lavender by protecting and nurturing gay couples." [Link]
Find out what's happening in your state.
No residency requirement for same-sex couples to wed in Connecticut
Posted on Oct 14, 2008 at 11:57 am
The Republican-American
October 14, 2008
"The decision becomes official on Oct. 28. The trial court must then enter the Supreme Court's order before same-sex couples can marry here, however. This is expected to take 10 days or slightly longer. Once this bit of legal housekeeping is wrapped up, same-sex couples won't have to wait longer than it takes to get a marriage license to wed here." [Link]
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October 14, 2008
"The decision becomes official on Oct. 28. The trial court must then enter the Supreme Court's order before same-sex couples can marry here, however. This is expected to take 10 days or slightly longer. Once this bit of legal housekeeping is wrapped up, same-sex couples won't have to wait longer than it takes to get a marriage license to wed here." [Link]
Visit our wedding registry.
How Non-Californians Can Join Fight
Posted on Sep 25, 2008 at 02:17 pm
New England Blade
September 24, 2008
““We have to pull out all the stops because [Proposition 8 supporters] certainly are,” said Toni Broaddus, executive director of the Equality Federation. “This is the tipping point. This is the big one. If we lose this it will set things back at least 10 years.” [Link]
September 24, 2008
““We have to pull out all the stops because [Proposition 8 supporters] certainly are,” said Toni Broaddus, executive director of the Equality Federation. “This is the tipping point. This is the big one. If we lose this it will set things back at least 10 years.” [Link]
OP-ED: ‘Gay Marriage’? Not in the South
Posted on Sep 16, 2008 at 09:50 am
USA Today
September 16, 2008
Ironically, Southern states were the main battleground in another fight for civil rights 40 years ago. Well before her death in 2006, civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, an Alabama native and the widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., began speaking out for gay rights and the freedom to marry. Few acknowledge this part of her legacy. [Link]
September 16, 2008
Ironically, Southern states were the main battleground in another fight for civil rights 40 years ago. Well before her death in 2006, civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, an Alabama native and the widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., began speaking out for gay rights and the freedom to marry. Few acknowledge this part of her legacy. [Link]
L.A. City Council to support federal marriage bill
Posted on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:09 pm
The Desert Sun
September 10, 2008
A proposed federal bill that would eliminate language defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is expected to gain support today from the Los Angeles City Council. [Link]
September 10, 2008
A proposed federal bill that would eliminate language defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is expected to gain support today from the Los Angeles City Council. [Link]
Why Each State is Important
Posted on Sep 09, 2008 at 10:32 am
Box Turtle Bulletin
September 9, 2008
Collectively, we have the opportunity to send a very strong message this year. Should we win in all three states we will be able to state that those who experience same-sex marriages within their communities have found them to be no threat, that anti-marriage efforts will not win you election in a swing state, and that coming back to a state that has rejected discrimination is a waste of time and money. [Link]
September 9, 2008
Collectively, we have the opportunity to send a very strong message this year. Should we win in all three states we will be able to state that those who experience same-sex marriages within their communities have found them to be no threat, that anti-marriage efforts will not win you election in a swing state, and that coming back to a state that has rejected discrimination is a waste of time and money. [Link]
For Arizona, Three’s a Crowd
Posted on Aug 29, 2008 at 01:10 pm
Advocate
September 23, 2008
In the end, gay rights activists are hoping for a hat trick, though that seems unlikely given the odds facing Arizona. But Evan Wolfson insists that one victory is paramount. “Holding California is an outright win,” he says, whereas in Arizona and Florida “we will not have advanced -- but simply beaten back an attack.” [Link]
September 23, 2008
In the end, gay rights activists are hoping for a hat trick, though that seems unlikely given the odds facing Arizona. But Evan Wolfson insists that one victory is paramount. “Holding California is an outright win,” he says, whereas in Arizona and Florida “we will not have advanced -- but simply beaten back an attack.” [Link]
HRC Guide Advises Employers on Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
Posted on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:39 am
Out In America
August 19, 2008
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released a guide advising employers on how to address marriage for same-sex couples in their spousal and partner benefits packages. Among the topics covered in "Marriage for Same-Sex Couples: Considerations for Employers" are taxation of health benefits, complications due to varied degrees of legal recognition of same-sex couples, and the impact of marriage equality in California and Massachusetts. [Link]
August 19, 2008
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation released a guide advising employers on how to address marriage for same-sex couples in their spousal and partner benefits packages. Among the topics covered in "Marriage for Same-Sex Couples: Considerations for Employers" are taxation of health benefits, complications due to varied degrees of legal recognition of same-sex couples, and the impact of marriage equality in California and Massachusetts. [Link]
2008 Ballot Measures Opposing Marriage Equality: Why Time is on Our Side
Posted on Aug 19, 2008 at 02:24 pm
GayWired.com
August 15, 2008
David Mariner writes, "As more voters are being asked to consider the question, and as we have the opportunity to engage more voters and interact with them, public opinion continues to move in our favor. It may be a long battle, but time is definitely on our side." [Link]
August 15, 2008
David Mariner writes, "As more voters are being asked to consider the question, and as we have the opportunity to engage more voters and interact with them, public opinion continues to move in our favor. It may be a long battle, but time is definitely on our side." [Link]