In the wake of Iowa's supreme court ruling that legalized marriage equality in the state, the National Organization for Marriage launched a … [Read more...] about NOM’s Brian Brown Attacks Iowa Ethics Official For Supposed “Bias” And “Unprofessionalism”
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North Carolina Gov. Signs New Voter ID Law, Lawsuits Follow Shortly Thereafter – VIDEO
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) signed into law yestarday a new voter ID law which, according to the Huffington Post, "requir[es] photo … [Read more...] about North Carolina Gov. Signs New Voter ID Law, Lawsuits Follow Shortly Thereafter – VIDEO
Supreme Court Denies Request From Virginia’s Ken Cuccinelli To Stay Ruling On Sodomy Law
Previously, this past March, the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond issued a ruling that declared the state of Virginia's … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Denies Request From Virginia’s Ken Cuccinelli To Stay Ruling On Sodomy Law
For Now, Social Security Benefits Limited to Same-Sex Couples in Marriage Equality States
Some big, late-night news this weekend from BuzzFeed's Chris Geidner: new policy guidelines established by the Social Security Adminstration after … [Read more...] about For Now, Social Security Benefits Limited to Same-Sex Couples in Marriage Equality States
Iowa Ethics Board to Investigate National Organization for Marriage
An Iowa ethics board is set to investigate claims that NOM violated state law by not disclosing its donors in a campaign to oust Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Iowa Ethics Board to Investigate National Organization for Marriage
D.C. Passes Country’s Most Trans-Inclusive Policy For Updating Birth Certificates
On Tuesday, District of Columbia mayor Vincent Gray signed into law the country's most trans-inclusive policy for updating birth certificates, one … [Read more...] about D.C. Passes Country’s Most Trans-Inclusive Policy For Updating Birth Certificates
DOMA and Why Certain States Must Recognize Your Divorce But Not Your Same-Sex Marriage
By ARI EZRA WALDMANThe "What's Next" series takes an in depth look at marriage and gay rights, in general, after the Supreme … [Read more...] about DOMA and Why Certain States Must Recognize Your Divorce But Not Your Same-Sex Marriage
U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam Issues First Visa to Gay Spouse
John Kerry's pronouncement on Friday that the U.S. would immediately begin treating visa applications from same-sex couples in the same manner as … [Read more...] about U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam Issues First Visa to Gay Spouse
Michigan Attorney General Says He’ll ‘Aggressively Defend’ State’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette tells the Petoskey News that he believes marriage is between a man and a woman and he's ready for any … [Read more...] about Michigan Attorney General Says He’ll ‘Aggressively Defend’ State’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
SD County Clerk Withdraws Petition to Halt Same-Sex Marriages
San Diego County Clerk Ernest Dronenburg on Friday withdrew his petition asking the California Supreme Court to halt same-sex marriages and consider … [Read more...] about SD County Clerk Withdraws Petition to Halt Same-Sex Marriages