Rush Limbaugh took great offense to Bill O'Reilly's characterization this week of anti-gay marriage people as "Bible thumpers" and … [Read more...] about Lawrence O’Donnell Relishes the Feud Between Limbaugh and O’Reilly on Marriage Equality: VIDEO
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Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto of Bill Protecting Right to Discriminate Against Gays Based on Religious Beliefs
Last week I reported that Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear had vetoed House Bill 279, by which a "religious individual could claim an exemption … [Read more...] about Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto of Bill Protecting Right to Discriminate Against Gays Based on Religious Beliefs
Towleroad Talking Points: DOMA Before the Supreme Court
BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories DOMA TRIAL Today it was DOMA (and Edie Windsor's) chance in front of the Supreme … [Read more...] about Towleroad Talking Points: DOMA Before the Supreme Court
Flashback 1989: Gays Demand Marriage Licenses in Manhattan – VIDEO
in 1989, 20 gay couples backed by ACT UP marched into the marriage bureau in Manhattan demanding marriage licenses in what WCBS-TV New York called a … [Read more...] about Flashback 1989: Gays Demand Marriage Licenses in Manhattan – VIDEO
NOM President Brian Brown Compares His Hateful March Against Same-Sex Marriage to the Civil Rights Movement
NOM's Brian Brown sees himself as the leader of a movement equivalent to MLK Jr's, Right Wing Watch reports. Said Brown to Religious Right … [Read more...] about NOM President Brian Brown Compares His Hateful March Against Same-Sex Marriage to the Civil Rights Movement
Stephen Colbert on the Supreme Court and the Surge in Support for Marriage Equality: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert warns of the coming 'Gaymaggedon' if the Supreme Court finds in favor of marriage equality:"Support for gay marriage is … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert on the Supreme Court and the Surge in Support for Marriage Equality: VIDEO
News: Hopper Penn, Mary Bonauto, Kansas, Tattooine, Ruben Diaz
Astronomers locate Tattooine. Six Rhode Island mayors call on legislature to pass marriage equality bill. Sean Penn's son Hopper spews racist, … [Read more...] about News: Hopper Penn, Mary Bonauto, Kansas, Tattooine, Ruben Diaz
MSNBC’s Luke Russert Hammers Tony Perkins on DOMA: ‘So You Equate Homosexuality with Polygamy?’ – VIDEO
MSNBC's Luke Russert gave Family Research Council's Tony Perkins a delicious grilling today on his opposition to DOMA, calling Perkins out on … [Read more...] about MSNBC’s Luke Russert Hammers Tony Perkins on DOMA: ‘So You Equate Homosexuality with Polygamy?’ – VIDEO
DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 2
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLet's pick up where we left off. So far, we've learned that some of the justices expressed concern about jurisdiction … [Read more...] about DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 2
DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 1
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANMarriage week continues at the Supreme Court with today's argument on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage … [Read more...] about DOMA at the Supreme Court: Summary and Analysis of the Argument, Part 1