Is this even a matter for a federal court? Of course it is. State laws can violate the federal constitution. But back in 1971, it wasn't. The U.S. … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down: Analysis of the Ruling
Denial of ‘Second Parent’ Adoption Puts Same-Sex Couples Parental Rights in Jeopardy
In her decision, Judge López Torres acknowledged the couple’s purpose in seeking the second-parent adoption—to establish the non-biological mom’s … [Read more...] about Denial of ‘Second Parent’ Adoption Puts Same-Sex Couples Parental Rights in Jeopardy
Gay Jurors and Marriage Equality: The Common Legal Thread
This step forward in equality comes to us courtesy of a fight between pharmaceutical companies. SmithKline Beecham and Abbott Labs both make HIV … [Read more...] about Gay Jurors and Marriage Equality: The Common Legal Thread
1,300+ Same-Sex Marriages ‘On Hold’ in Utah. Now What Happens? Are They Valid?
There's a rule of thumb in marriage law: marriages are valid when and where performed. In other words, if you married in … [Read more...] about 1,300+ Same-Sex Marriages ‘On Hold’ in Utah. Now What Happens? Are They Valid?
Why There Should Be No Stay of Marriage Equality in Utah
Utah has made such a mess of its anti-gay arguments that it's almost as if the state's attorneys were litigating the case while in some kind … [Read more...] about Why There Should Be No Stay of Marriage Equality in Utah
New Mexico Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Decision: An Analysis
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANNew Mexico became the 17th marriage equality state today when the state's supreme court declared marriage discrimination … [Read more...] about New Mexico Supreme Court’s Marriage Equality Decision: An Analysis
The Supreme Court Will Rule on Obamacare’s Contraception Requirement. Here’s Why You Should Care.
By ARI EZRA WALDMANLast week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases challenging the Affordable Care Act. The last time that happened, … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court Will Rule on Obamacare’s Contraception Requirement. Here’s Why You Should Care.
Marriage Equality Comes to Hawaii: #TBT and 20 Years of Marriage History
By ARI EZRA WALDMANIt's appropriate that today is #tbt (Throw-back Thursday) because this week, marriage equality came to Hawai'i, the … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Comes to Hawaii: #TBT and 20 Years of Marriage History
ENDA’s Problems and Potential
By ARI EZRA WALDMANThe Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would protect millions of Americans from being fired from their jobs … [Read more...] about ENDA’s Problems and Potential
Two Marriage Equality Cases in Virginia: What’s Going On?
By ARI EZRA WALDMANThere are two federal marriage equality cases going on in Virginia. They look a lot alike: Both revolve around same-sex … [Read more...] about Two Marriage Equality Cases in Virginia: What’s Going On?