SHOCKER: Who?s Up Next In Court Battles For Marriage Equality? Take A Wild
2009-06-07 03:54:00 ANSWER: Polygamists… And rightfully SO, my friends. The fact is, many Bibilical figures had mulitple wives, some Mormons believe it is a “sin” to marry just one woman as is the case with some Muslims and more than a few of the wilder women I’ve known in my time who think... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Pennsylvania Senator to Introduce Marriage Equality Bill in State!
2009-05-27 22:43:00 On the heels of the validation of Prop8, comes potentially good news from the state of Pennsylvania.State Senator Daylin Leach is intending to introduce legislation in the state that would grant "full marriage equality" to same-sex couples in Pennsylvania.From Equality Advocates of Pennsylvania:"(Harrisburg) Civil rights organizations across Pennsylvania today commended Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach for his intention to introduce legislation that would grant full marriage equality to same-sex couples. The Value All Families Coalition praised Senator Leach?s longstanding dedication to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, calling the proposed legislation an inspiring glimpse into the future of equality for all Pennsylvania couples.?We absolutely look forward to the day when all Pennsylvania families can enjoy the same benefits and protections under the law that heterosexual couples currently have,? said Jake Kaskey, policy and outreach coordinator of Equali...
American Birthright: Marriage Equality
2009-05-27 19:32:00 I was just letting the set-back of Prop8 settle in, knowing that the challenge would eventually end up at the Supreme Court. What other outcome could be possible? Neither side will be contented until all options are exhausted, so a ruling against it yesterday would have only inflamed the Mormon's and other radical Christians, causing them to do what is already in progress; a higher legal challenge.Then someone asked me if I knew the opinion of the SCOTUS nominee: Circuit Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor?I didn't in fact know that. Life has been too busy for such research. Well, I couldn't leave Paula without an answer, so I headed off too Google. What a mistake that was! I was made instantly lived when I read the following from (predictably) the UTAH Senator:"Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Utah Republican and another GOP member of the Judiciary Committee, said conservatives are particularly eager to avoid a Supreme Court ruling akin to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized aborti...
Maine: Add Another to the ranks of trying for Marriage Equality
2009-04-30 19:39:00 Maine has leaped forward in the fight for equality. Their version of the bill has made it past the Senate in Maine, and should have little problems in the House. The Governor, as they seem prone to do, is non-committal on what he will do if the bill comes before him for his signature.A similar situation is happening in New Hampshire, which came this far through the process yesterday.As they say, "As Iowa goes, so goes the nation."I personally would like the to hurry up already. This surge in civil rights needs to catch like a wildfire in the Santa Anna area. If the momentum picks up then perhaps the Obama Administration will make this a higher priority, and then we can get married by or ON(!) our 20th Anniversary. How cool would that be?!So, that gives the Federal Government 3 years to get with the program. That should be more than enough time.Congrats Mainiacs!On a side, and additionally encouraging in Maine, they tried to make this a ballot issue and that was rejected. You ...
Siena Poll shows majority of New Yorkers support marriage equality for same
2009-04-20 17:37:00 The Empire State Pride Agenda just released the following statement by Executive Director Alan Van Capelle regarding the latest Siena poll: April 20, 2009–?Siena?s latest poll numbers on where New Yorkers stand on the issue of marriage for same-sex couples make me proud to call the Empire State my home. Not only are a majority in favor ...
By: News for Greens
Mildred Loving of Loving vs. Virginia Speaks out about Marriage Equality
2009-04-14 04:49:00 Image via Wikipedia Background: In 1958 Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter decided to get married. But because Mr. Loving was White and Ms. Jeter was Black, their marriage was considered illegal in their home state of Virginia. The couple went to Washington, D.C. and got married there. Shortly after returning to Virginia, they were arrested. The ...
By: News for Greens
Iowa Supreme Court rules in favor of marriage equality!
2009-04-03 17:50:00 Chris Johnson Image via Wikipedia This morning, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the Iowa Constitution prohibits discrimination against same-sex couples in marriage licensing. This is a tremendous victory in our movement to secure for all couples and families the full dignity and respect that come with marriage. More at: hrcbackstory.org Related articles by Zemanta Iowa Supreme Court ...
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Religious leaders upset over Prop 8 Protests
2008-11-08 17:03:00 Just days after succeeding at removing the civil rights of gay people, the Mormon church has issued a statement calling for “mutual respect” and declaring that “no one on either side of the question should be vilified, harassed or subject to erroneous information”. This from the group that donated $20 million of a total of ...
By: Bligbi
More progress on marriage equality
2008-05-29 12:25:00 After seeing those Field Poll numbers this morning, I suspect there will be more Blue State governors and legislatures willing to hop on the bandwagon. Like New York. Gov. David A. Paterson has directed all state agencies to begin to revise their policies and regulations to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, like Massachusetts, California ...
Some gays are destroying marriage (equality)
2008-05-21 17:15:00 "the gay community shouldn't be celebrating." "This decision does next to nothing for California gays and lesbians, and causes real harm to people who believe in the "old" definition of marriage. It's nothing to be proud of." "Sure, gays and...
By: Good As You
CA Greens celebrate CA Supreme's decicion of marriage equality
2008-05-21 13:35:00 The Wilders show that the CA Greens are pointing to the Democrats and Republicans and asking them, "What took you so long?"Love is the only thing I know of that is stronger than hate.
Answers to the When, How and Where Questions about Gay Marriage in Californ
2008-05-17 07:24:00 Now that some of the excitement over the California Supreme Court's decision on gay marriage has died down a little, I have noticed that people are starting to ask some questions, mainly, "When can my partner and I get married?" The EQCA website has created a list of FAQ (posted below) specifically for same sex couples in California who want to get married. These FAQ's can not only answer the "
Why (the term) ?Marriage Equality? Troubles Me
2008-05-17 02:40:00 Not long after marriage because the cause du jour of gay activists, the term “marriage equality” came to define their movement. So prominent has this term become that a google search (with the expression in quotation marks) yields over 2 million hits. No fewer than 2,884 news articles on yesterday’s California Supreme Court ...
By: GayPatriot
5/15/08: The marriage equality tipping point?
2008-05-14 19:37:00 Hold on to your hats, marriage-craving gays: We've just learned that the California Supreme Court will rule TOMORROW on whether or not to embrace marriage equality in the Golden State! EEK! Non-ring-adorned fingers crossed, everyone! **SEE ALSO: To prepare yourself,...
By: Good As You
A tale of 2 Americas: marriage equality then & now
2008-03-19 06:25:00 The first “American” perspective you will read below is from the parts of our country that are trying to turn back the equality progre2 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
California State Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Update
2008-03-05 00:23:00 The California Supreme Court appeared divided today over the constitutionality of the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The courtroom was packed for the long-awaited hearing, with lawyers for various sides taking turns at the podium. Attorneys for same-sex couples and for San Francisco argued that the state marriage law violated equal protection rights and anti-discrimination laws, while lawyers
Marriage Equality Goes Before the California Supreme Court
2008-02-29 21:42:00 It has taken four years for the legal battle over California's marriage equality to reach the Supreme Court. On Tuesday, March 4th at 9:00 am, California's seven Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments in the San Francisco marriage case that was launched in March of 2004. This case challenges the constitutionality of state law that discriminates against same-sex couples in marriage. The
Freedom to Marry Week Events
2008-02-10 18:22:00 This year?s National Freedom to Marry Day and Marriage Equality Day events include statewide counter-demonstrations, which asks gay couples to request a marriage license. When, inevitably, they are turned down, couples are to demand equal rights of their county clerk. Counter-demonstrations are planned at over 20 county clerk offices, in addition to statewide educational forums, benefits, and
Help Stop An Anti-Equality Marriage Amendment
2008-02-02 08:01:00 In 2006, California became the first state to prevent an effort by right-wing radicals and religious extremists to qualify an anti-equality marriage amendment on the California state ballot. In a renewed effort to place a discriminatory constitutional amendment onto the California ballot this November, these conservative organizations have hired paid signature gatherers to do their dirty work.
The Pursuit of Equality Screening in San Francisco
2008-01-28 22:54:00 In celebration of the 4th Anniversary of the historic San Francisco weddings, AT&T and PG&E are having a special screening of PURSUIT OF EQUALITY, Directed by Geoff Callan & Mike Shaw. By issuing same-sex marriage licenses, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom uproots the status quo, attempts to change the way the nation looks at life, love, and marriage, and ignites what may become our nation?s
Al Gore stands up for Gay Marriage
2008-01-25 20:26:00 I have to applaud our former Vice President, Al Gore, for posting a video on current.com supporting gay marriage. In his video Gore says,"I think that gay men and women ought to have the same rights as heterosexual men and women ? to make contracts, to have hospital visiting rights, to join together in marriage, and I don't understand why it is considered by some people to be a threat to
Why you should always keep it simple
2008-01-24 19:06:00 Al Gore has come out in support of marriage equality and has uploaded a video about it which you can view here. Most of his statement was fine, but then he had to go and explain that disallowing gay people to enjoy the same rights and privileges as straight people was the same ...
By: Bligbi
Spitzer swallows marriage equality, but to what degree?
2007-11-17 00:00:00 NY's Eliot Spitzer, the only governor in the nation to ever voluntarily introduce a marriage equality bill into the legislature, has once again publicly expressed his support for getting the measure passed in the Empire State. However, to what degree...
By: Good As You
Rally for Marriage Equality
2007-09-18 18:18:00 Whether or not you are personally interested in getting married, the right to marry is not just about a legal recognized ceremony, but an equal right to the many legal protections given to couples that are married. Benefits for married couples range from tax relief to medical decision-making. AB 43, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act that would grant same-sex couples the
Vermont Takes First Steps Toward Marriage Equality
2007-08-28 00:00:00 The Vermont Legislature may soon take up the issue of ‘gay marriage’, if the formation of a recent commission is any indication. ... Read more!
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Why Marriage Equality is Important to Me
2007-06-12 07:31:00 Originally posted at QWOCI'm not going to sugarcoat this. I never wanted to get legally married. Not until now. Not until I found the love I had waited so very long for. And now I see the importance of marriage & why civil unions/domestic partnerships are not enough. For many years I ran around saying "screw legal marriage, everyone should just do domestic partnerships." I believed it with all my heart & still very much feel it's a great way to go. It is not necessary to get legally married. Lawyers can draw up papers so that most things in a marriage can apply to a union. So why have I changed my mind for myself?I suddenly understand what deep love means & how important it is to protect it to the fullest extent possible. Legal marriage makes this possible. To want your partner & family to have as many provisions as possible to keep the family sustained & healthy is an appropriate response to such strong feelings. Don't get me wrong, legal marriage in and of itself can't...
Spitzer on marriage equality
2007-05-10 02:00:00 <a href="http://www.nysun.com/arti-cle/54046?access=319932">Mem-o in support of marriage equality</a>, by Gov. Elliot Spitzer:<br /><br /><span"font-style:... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Marriage equality line: Spitzer swallows?
2007-04-24 00:00:00 Keeping a campaign promise to do his part for matrimonial equality, NY Governor Eliot Spitzer has announced that he'll introduce a bill in the coming weeks that will seek to legalize same-sex marriage in the Empire State. Fantastic news! Because...
By: Good As You
Deval not devaluing fight for marriage equality
2007-04-03 00:00:00 Continuing his goal of wiping the Mitt off the fan in Massachusetts, new governor Deval "breath of fresh air" Patrick has ordered state officials to record the unions of 26 out-of-state same-sex couples who were married by clerks that defied...
By: Good As You
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