It's a monumental day here in New York State, where hundreds of same-sex couples are planning to take advantage of our new marriage equality … [Read more...] about Happy Marriage Equality Day, New York!
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Lesbian Couple Claims Dollywood Discriminated Over ‘Marriage Is So Gay’ Shirt:’ Video
Dolly Parton has a history of pro-equality politics. The employees at her Tennessee-based amusement park? Not so much.Lesbian couple Olivia Odom and … [Read more...] about Lesbian Couple Claims Dollywood Discriminated Over ‘Marriage Is So Gay’ Shirt:’ Video
President Obama and Pentagon Certify ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Above, Obama signs DADT certification. Official White House photo by Pete Souza. This afternoon, President Obama and the Service Chiefs of the U.S. … [Read more...] about President Obama and Pentagon Certify ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
Stephen Colbert’s Gay History Lesson: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert last night issued a warning about California's new LGBT History bill for its schools.Says Colbert: "Bringing gay history in … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert’s Gay History Lesson: VIDEO
Everyone’s a Winner in NYC’s Same-Sex Marriage Lottery: City Will Accommodate All 823 Couples on Sunday
Every couple who entered NYC's marriage equality lottery has come out a winner. 823 couples applied in the lottery for the chance to be married on … [Read more...] about Everyone’s a Winner in NYC’s Same-Sex Marriage Lottery: City Will Accommodate All 823 Couples on Sunday
On Religious Exemptions to Civil Rights
(image from ny marriage equality battle in albany, 2011)BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN Whenever same-sex marriage finds a new home, whether in … [Read more...] about On Religious Exemptions to Civil Rights
Watch LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings on DOMA Repeal
UPDATE: The hearings have adjourned.The first hearings on the 'Respect for Marriage Act', the bill which would repeal the so-called 'Defense of … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings on DOMA Repeal
MUSIC NEWS: Basement Jaxx, Keith Mina Caputo, Rilo Kiley, New Order, Austra, Magnetic Fields, Big Freedia, Take That
BY NORMAN BRANNON Norman Brannon is a pop critic, musician, and author based in New York City. He presents a weekly music update here on … [Read more...] about MUSIC NEWS: Basement Jaxx, Keith Mina Caputo, Rilo Kiley, New Order, Austra, Magnetic Fields, Big Freedia, Take That
A List of Witnesses Speaking at Tomorrow’s DOMA Repeal Hearing, and Some Information on Each of Them
As I mentioned last week, Senator Patrick Leahy, (D-VT), is holding the first hearing on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act tomorrow … [Read more...] about A List of Witnesses Speaking at Tomorrow’s DOMA Repeal Hearing, and Some Information on Each of Them
Headlines You May Have Missed Over the Weekend
Here are some headlines you may have missed over the weekend. More whiplash on 'DADT': Ninth Circuit Reverses Part of DADT … [Read more...] about Headlines You May Have Missed Over the Weekend