Reflections of Mass. Marriage Anniversary
May 15, 2009
Working in the LGBT movement comes with a lot of bliss and heartache but my most memorable experience has to be witnessing the joy of May 17, 2004 in Boston. It was the first day same-sex couples were granted equality in marriage anywhere in the country and I was there to capture the moment and help share it with the rest of the country.
Continue Reading ►State Department Bill Includes Important Protections for LGBT People
May 15, 2009
Yesterday, Congressman Howard Berman (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, a measure authorizing funds for the State Department and other foreign affairs agencies for the next two years.
Continue Reading ►Domestic Partnerships in Nevada?
May 15, 2009
A state news story that hasn't gotten a lot of play... the Nevada legislature is considering a bill to establish domestic partnerships for same-sex couples, although the Governor has pledged a veto. To get us all up to speed, here is a guest post from Steve Amend, a member of HRC's Board of Governors from Nevada.
Continue Reading ►New partnership in CA seeks to increase religious support for marriage
May 14, 2009
After the dust settled and all of the poll analysis of Proposition 8 in California was completed, it became clear that one of the key roadblocks to marriage equality was self-described religious voters. Here's what ABC News reported:
Continue Reading ►BREAKING: NH Governor on Marriage Bill
May 14, 2009
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch says he will sign a marriage equality bill if the legislature adopts relatively minor changes. The Union Leader has some details here. UPDATE: Governor's statement. UPDATE 2: HRC President Joe Solmonese weighs in via HRC's press release:
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