A step forward for anti-discrimination bill in Ohio
June 18, 2009
Yesterday, a committee in the Ohio state House of Representatives voted 8-5 in favor of the Equal Housing and Employment Act, legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Continue Reading ►Secretary Clinton’s Remarks on Same-Sex Benefits at State
June 18, 2009
Benefits for Same-Sex Domestic Partners of Foreign Service Employees Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Washington, DC, June 18, 2009
Continue Reading ►HRC Friend and Marriage Equality Advocate Elected Mayor of Port Jefferson, NY
June 18, 2009
On Tuesday, June 16th the voters of Port Jefferson, NY elected Margot Garant (pictured with Karl Bach and myself) as their next mayor. Karl and I had the opportunity to speak with Mayor-elect Garant on a couple of occasions and she was extremely gracious and very supportive of the work we were doing in her hometown.
Continue Reading ►Maine Marriage Opponents Raise the Stakes
June 18, 2009
As opponents of marriage equality in Maine collect signatures to repeal the marriage bill recently passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor, news today from the Portland Press Herald signals they're serious about mounting a large-scale campaign.
Continue Reading ►Victory in Wisconsin
June 18, 2009
Following up to a story we've been following, last night the Wisconsin state Senate approved the state budget by a narrow 17-16 vote.
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