No matter where I went this weekend, the discussion eventually led to health care reform. Even if I had gone to the sleaziest sex party, I'm convinced that the two guys next to me would have been discussing the bill between moans, as some hungry […]
Tag: House of Representatives
Illinois May Approve Civil Unions
Next week, the Illinois House of Representatives and Senate will be voting on a bill that will allow civil unions within the Prairie State. The measure has the support of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, and is "absolutely" expected to pass according to Rick Garcia, the […]
New Hampshire House Rejects Revised Marriage Bill
Remember how Governor John Lynch of New Hampshire agreed has rejected that bill with a 188-186 vote. Supporters of the bill are demanding another vote, so don't lose hope just yet. – Dewitt
Alabama Resolution Praises Miss California
It's pretty clear that the Alabama House of Representatives won't be approving a gay marriage bill any time soon. But guess what? They "speaking out" against gay marriage during the Miss USA pageant. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Jay Love of Montgomery, and since then […]
Will New Hampshire Become the Fifth State with Gay Marriage?
The New Hampshire Senate will be voting this Wednesday on whether to pass a same-sex marriage bill. The bill was narrowly passed by the NH House of Representatives last month in a 186-179 vote. If all goes well, the bill will land on the desk […]
Breaking: Vermont House Approves Veto Override
With a 100-49 vote, the Vermont House of Representatives has approved a veto override! This technically makes Vermont the fifth state to allow gay marriages preceded by Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and California. Of course, thanks to Proposition 8, Vermont is now only one of four […]
Surprise! Jim Douglas Vetoes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
As promised and expected, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas has vetoed the gay marriage bill approved by the Vermont Senate and House. A veto override will occur this morning if the House can secure 100 votes (with all 150 members present). Watch live coverage of the […]
Marriage in Iowa, Discrimination in North Dakota
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
Iowa for Gay Marriage!
The Iowa Supreme Court has unanimously decided to uphold gay individuals' right to marry. In a summary regarding the decision, the justices said, "The Iowa statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violates the equal protection clause of the […]