Thursday the Supreme Court of California is set to hear arguments on the legality of Proposition 8. With many different groups representing various arguments for and against the ban, the one thing we know that is gay Americans across the country will be watching intently. […]
Category: Gay Marriage
Married Gays Sue for Federal Rights
Straight married couples get a load of federal benefits that are denied to married gays. Granted, only Massachusetts and Connecticut currently recognize gay marriages, but maybe this lawsuit could be a tipping point for GLBT rights. Several gay couples from Massachusetts have brought a lawsuit […]
Rhode Island Considers Same-Sex Marriage
Rhode Island's legislature is considering legalizing same-sex marriage. If it happens, it would be the third state (all in New England) to legalize gay marriage. Unfortunately, there's also pending legislation that would curtail gay rights in Rhode Island. The Boston Globe says, "One bill being […]
Gay Republican Says No To Marriage Equality Bill
Paul Koering, Minnesota State Senator and openly gay Republican, told KLKS radio that he's against The Marriage and Family Protection Act. That legislation would allow same sex couples to marry in Minnesota. His reason for saying no? Because other issues like the state's budget deficit […]
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Dave Grohl Of Foo Fighters For Marriage Equality
Front man Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters showed his support for marriage equality at the Grammys by wearing the white not, which symbolizes same-sex solidarity. It's not the first time he was seen with the symbol. He attended the Music Cares event and a […]
Civil Unions in Hawaii
Civil unions are becoming more likely in the state of Hawaii. 32 out of 51 members of the state House of Representatives have signed on to the bill, meaning it is likely to pass once it comes to a vote. The state Senate is a […]
Sweden To Legalize Gay Marriage
The main political parties in Sweden are set to pass a motion legalizing same-sex marriage in that country after May 1, 2009. The motion is facing opposition from one major political party, the Christian Democrats, but enjoys overwhelming support from the public and other political […]
Author of DOMA Comes Out Against the Law
The author of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) has officially come out in favor of repealing the law in an Op-ed in the Los Angeles Times. Bob Barr is a congressman from Georgia, and in 1996 he wrote the law that greatly limited the […]
Gay Marriage in New Jersey?
New Hampshire may not be the only state that is potentially a commission on those unions has found that they are not functioning as intended. Many see the next step as full blown gay-marriage, which Governor Jon Corzine has indicated he is ready and […]