After yesterday's blow to the Voting Rights Act by SCOTUS, Rachel Maddow looked at the chances to save it in Congress, recalling the bill's … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow Challenges House GOP to Prove It’s Not Racist and Save Voting Rights Act: VIDEO
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SCOTUS Marriage Decision Day Rallies and Events : MAP
The Supreme Court will issue its rulings on marriage today at 10 am ET. Please join us tomorrow on Towleroad for full coverage of the rulings on … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Marriage Decision Day Rallies and Events : MAP
Anticipating SCOTUS Ruling, National Cathedral To Hold Special Service For LGBT Families Tomorrow
On the eve of The Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of both Prop. 8 and DOMA, Washington National Cathedral has announced a special … [Read more...] about Anticipating SCOTUS Ruling, National Cathedral To Hold Special Service For LGBT Families Tomorrow
The Supreme Court Says Racism is No More, Strikes Down Key Section of Voting Rights Act
By ARI EZRA WALDMANToday, the Court made it harder for the federal government to protect us from states and localities that engage in voter … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court Says Racism is No More, Strikes Down Key Section of Voting Rights Act
LGBT Groups Issue Joint Condemnation of Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Voting Rights Act
A group of 20 LGBT organizations sent out a joint statement today "expressing acute dismay" at the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling striking … [Read more...] about LGBT Groups Issue Joint Condemnation of Supreme Court Decision to Strike Down Voting Rights Act
What Happens After the SCOTUS Marriage Decisions?
The upcoming Supreme Court decisions on DOMA and Prop 8 will not be the last word on marriage, in particular, or gay rights, in general. As we look … [Read more...] about What Happens After the SCOTUS Marriage Decisions?
No Prop 8 or DOMA Rulings Today from Supreme Court
The Supreme Court likely will not issue opinions today on either the Proposition 8 or DOMA cases, SCOTUSblog reports. The Court will announce at least … [Read more...] about No Prop 8 or DOMA Rulings Today from Supreme Court
Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Section of Voting Rights Act as Unconstitutional
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act as unconstitutional. The law requires nine mostly-Southern states … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Section of Voting Rights Act as Unconstitutional
Ari Waldman Discusses SCOTUS, Discrimination, Affirmative Action, and the LGBT Community: VIDEO
As we all wait to hear from the Supreme Court on DOMA and Prop8, watch this short video where I discuss the implications of some of yesterday's … [Read more...] about Ari Waldman Discusses SCOTUS, Discrimination, Affirmative Action, and the LGBT Community: VIDEO
Many Questions Remain in Ousting of Outserve-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson
Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade does a good job at summarizing the chaos over at Outserve-SLDN, where executive director Allyson Robinson, the … [Read more...] about Many Questions Remain in Ousting of Outserve-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson