NOM colleague Robert Gagnon compares gay-straight alliances to the KKK and skinheads. An authentic shirtless photo of a furry … [Read more...] about News: NOM, Mark Twain, Google, Toni Braxton
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NJ Legislature Plans Vote to Override Christie’s Gay Marriage Veto
New Jersey's legislature is planning votes in both the Senate and Assembly to override Chris Christie's February 2012 veto of a marriage … [Read more...] about NJ Legislature Plans Vote to Override Christie’s Gay Marriage Veto
Jon Huntsman to GOP: Embrace Marriage Equality or ‘Marketplace of Ideas Will Render Us Irrelevant’
In a new piece for the American Conservative, former Utah governor and presidential candidate Jon Huntsman warns that "the marketplace of ideas … [Read more...] about Jon Huntsman to GOP: Embrace Marriage Equality or ‘Marketplace of Ideas Will Render Us Irrelevant’
Illinois House Executive Committee to Consider Marriage Equality Bill on February 26
The Illinois House Executive Committee has set February 26 (at 3 pm) as the date it will consider SB 10, or the Religious Freedom and Marriage … [Read more...] about Illinois House Executive Committee to Consider Marriage Equality Bill on February 26
Dick Cheney, Laura Bush, Colin Powell Voice Support for Marriage Equality in New Ad: VIDEO
The Respect for Marriage Coalition (chaired by HRC and Freedom to Marry) is set to launch a $1 million media campaign in support of marriage equality, … [Read more...] about Dick Cheney, Laura Bush, Colin Powell Voice Support for Marriage Equality in New Ad: VIDEO
Gay Marriage Hate Hinders GOP’s Tech Growth
We already know that the Republican Party's dogged commitment to fighting abortion rights and marriage equality are hurting them with the American … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage Hate Hinders GOP’s Tech Growth
Senate Reauthorizes LGBT-Inclusive Violence Against Women Act
The Senate today reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act in a bipartisan vote of 78-22, the AP reports: By a robust bipartisan majority, the … [Read more...] about Senate Reauthorizes LGBT-Inclusive Violence Against Women Act
Iowa GOP Leader Calls Iowa Democratic Party ‘A Gay Marriage Party’
On Friday evening's episode of "Iowa Press," Iowa Republican Party chair A.J. Spiker was asked how he felt about the members of that … [Read more...] about Iowa GOP Leader Calls Iowa Democratic Party ‘A Gay Marriage Party’
Republicans Co-Sponsor Uniting American Families Act for First Time
As I mentioned earlier this week, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) reintroduced the Uniting American Families Act, which would enable gay couples to sponsor … [Read more...] about Republicans Co-Sponsor Uniting American Families Act for First Time
Harry Reid on Immigration Reform: ‘Gay Folks…Should Be Protected’ – VIDEO
Steve mentioned this interview in his round-up yesterday but I thought I'd post the clip of Harry Reid telling George Stephanopoulos that same-sex … [Read more...] about Harry Reid on Immigration Reform: ‘Gay Folks…Should Be Protected’ – VIDEO