(a map of the Supreme court layout) $6,000: Cost of obtaining a Supreme Court seat for marriage cases. Rob Reiner and Ken Mehlman speak to TPM in … [Read more...] about Big Marriage Equality Update: Supreme Court Seating Chart, Articles, Links, Quotes,
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110 House Lawmakers Call for Obama Executive Order on ENDA; All Republicans, Some Notable Dems Absent
Led by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ, pictured) and Jared Polis (D-CO), 110 House lawmakers have signed a letter calling on President Obama to sign an … [Read more...] about 110 House Lawmakers Call for Obama Executive Order on ENDA; All Republicans, Some Notable Dems Absent
Tony Perkins: If 2016 GOP Presidential Candidate Abandons Marriage, We’ll Create a Third Party
The Hill reports that same-sex marriage makes the 2016 Republican field "fraught with danger" for any candidate: “Any presidential … [Read more...] about Tony Perkins: If 2016 GOP Presidential Candidate Abandons Marriage, We’ll Create a Third Party
As Illinois Awaits House Vote on Marriage Equality, Obama’s ‘Organizing for Action’ Gets Involved
Gay Illinoisans are still waiting for House lawmakers to vote on the Religious Freedom and Fairness Act which would make the state the 10th to … [Read more...] about As Illinois Awaits House Vote on Marriage Equality, Obama’s ‘Organizing for Action’ Gets Involved
Support for Marriage Equality Hits New High at 58 Percent: POLL
A new Washington Post-ABC News poll reveals that support for marriage equality is at a new high: The poll shows that 58 percent of Americans now … [Read more...] about Support for Marriage Equality Hits New High at 58 Percent: POLL
Racist CPAC Attendee Claims White People ‘Systematically Disenfranchised:’ VIDEO
Conservative activist Scott Terry says he fell in love with his white culture while studying literature at an unnamed university. Also, he believes … [Read more...] about Racist CPAC Attendee Claims White People ‘Systematically Disenfranchised:’ VIDEO
Panel Packed for ‘Gay Infiltration’ of CPAC While NOM Panel Attracts Sparse Crowd: PHOTOS, VIDEO
Two Instagram photos from Buzzfeed's Chris Geidner reveal that the only gay event at the 2013 CPAC conference - "A Rainbow on the Right: … [Read more...] about Panel Packed for ‘Gay Infiltration’ of CPAC While NOM Panel Attracts Sparse Crowd: PHOTOS, VIDEO
GOP Senators Try to Destroy Marriage Equality Bill in Minnesota, Fail
Minnesota's marriage equality bill, which was advanced by committee on Tuesday along with a similar bill in the House, survived attempts by Senate … [Read more...] about GOP Senators Try to Destroy Marriage Equality Bill in Minnesota, Fail
Colorado House Approves Civil Union Bill in Bipartisan Vote; Outcome Not in Doubt for Final Vote Tomorrow
Colorado is poised to approve SB-11, the Colorado Civil Union Act, in a final recorded vote on Tuesday after an initial vote approving it … [Read more...] about Colorado House Approves Civil Union Bill in Bipartisan Vote; Outcome Not in Doubt for Final Vote Tomorrow
CNN Finds That Gay Marriage Hasn’t Caused the Sky to Fall in Iowa: AUDIO
CNN's Nova Safo visits Iowa to see how the state has changed in its attitudes toward same-sex marriage over the past four years, sitting down with … [Read more...] about CNN Finds That Gay Marriage Hasn’t Caused the Sky to Fall in Iowa: AUDIO