Illinois Civil Union Bill Left on the Table
June 1, 2009
Lawmakers in Springfield spent many grueling hours this weekend scrambling to take care of business before the final deadline of this year's legislative session.
Continue Reading ►BREAKING: Nevada overrides Gov’s DP veto
May 31, 2009
Breaking news from Nevada... both houses of the Nevada Legislature overrode Gov. Jim Gibbons' veto of domestic partnerships in the state - making it law. The AP has the story here. Will have more updates tomorrow but for more on the back story read our previous Nevada entries. UPDATE:Read all of the details in HRC's press release on the override.
Continue Reading ►Civil Union Bill on Deck in Illinois
May 29, 2009
As of late Friday afternoon Senate Bill 1716, the Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, is now ready to move forward in the Illinois House.
Continue Reading ►EQUALITY IN THE COURTS: Advice & Consent
May 29, 2009
Now that Sonia Sotomayor has been nominated for the soon to be vacant Supreme Court seat by President Obama, the U.S. Senate has the opportunity to weigh in. According to Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, " [The President] shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint...Judges of the supreme Court."
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