I LOVERMONT!
September 1, 2009 by Marty Rouse
Gay and Lesbian couples in Vermont will be able to legally marry in the Green Mountain state effective today. It was only nine years ago that the term civil unions was created in a Vermont legislative committee room by Vermont House members seeking a way to give gay and lesbian couples equal marriage rights but not calling it marriage. That then-historic move, making Vermont the first state to grant significant benefits to its gay and lesbian couples, is now just that, history.
Continue Reading ►Washington Update: Checking Done, Lawsuit Pending
September 1, 2009
Lots to report from Washington State... last night the Secretary of State completed counting and the unofficial and incomplete numbers show Referendum 71 (the effort to put the new domestic partner legislation to voters to approve or reject) making it to the ballot.
Continue Reading ►Washington Signature Checking Almost Done
August 31, 2009
The Washington Secretary of State's office reports they expect to be done by tomorrow with counting signatures in the effort to put the new domestic partnership law up to voters to approve or reject.
Continue Reading ►Washington State Update: Over 90% Counted and New Process Questions
August 28, 2009
I'm tired of setting the scene so read our previous Washington posts if you want the background. First the numbers... 91.2 percent of the signatures are checked, up from 85 percent the day before.
Continue Reading ►Reno Extends DP Benefits to Employees Registered Under New Law
August 27, 2009
This news in from HRC's Political Co-Chair in Nevada, David Gordon:
This morning, the Reno City Council voted to extend benefits to the domestic partners of city employees who are registered under the new domestic partnership law. Reno is the FIRST municipality in Nevada to offer benefits to partners. Thanks to 3 Degrees and ACLU for getting the word out this morning!
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