This might be stating the obvious, but it saddens that there are still many states in America where individuals can be discriminated against based on their sexuality. In the midst of
Tag: Equality
Jim Douglas Plans to Veto Vermont Gay Marriage Bill
For a moment, things were looking optimistic in Vermont. The Senate put their stamp of approval on a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry, and the issue was expected to pass after moving to the House. We, as a community, were almost one […]
NY Senator Charles Schumer Supports Marriage Equality
At a recent Empire State Pride Agenda dinner, NY Senator Charles Schumer announced that he now supports same-sex marriages and a full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act. The following statement from Schumer's office appeared in the NY Daily News: "It’s time. Equality is something that […]
Marriage Redefined by Merriam-Webster
Coincidentally around the same time that Scotland is considering gay marriage, Merriam-Webster has changed the definition of the word "marriage" to include same-sex marriage. The passage reads: "the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of […]