Richard Socarides, who was Clinton's aide on LGBT issues in 1996 when the Defense of Marriage Act was signed, writes about Clinton's journey … [Read more...] about Socarides: Why Bill Clinton Signed DOMA
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Bill Clinton, Who Signed DOMA into Law in 1996, Calls on Supreme Court to Overturn It
Former President Bill Clinton, who signed the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) into law in 1996, calls on the Supreme Court to overturn it in a … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton, Who Signed DOMA into Law in 1996, Calls on Supreme Court to Overturn It
REMINDER: D.C. and National Rallies Around the SCOTUS Marriage Hearings
Lots of activities going on in D.C. and across the country in just a few weeks when the Supreme Court takes up the Prop 8 and DOMA cases.A coalition … [Read more...] about REMINDER: D.C. and National Rallies Around the SCOTUS Marriage Hearings
Gay Demographics: More Than Just The Sum Of Their Parts
The story below about the Anoka-Hennepin School District showed how lawsuits can pave for the way for positive change, and that includes, potentially, … [Read more...] about Gay Demographics: More Than Just The Sum Of Their Parts
News: Scott Fujita, Female Todd Akin, Sink Hole ‘Abnormal Sexual Oriented’
"The evolution of the nation's 'first gay president'" Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita thinks most NFL players will … [Read more...] about News: Scott Fujita, Female Todd Akin, Sink Hole ‘Abnormal Sexual Oriented’
Towleroad Talking Points: Obama, Romney and Cute Kids
BY SAM GREISMAN A look back at today's top stories MARRIAGE EQUALITY A day after his administration filed a brief that urged the Supreme Court to … [Read more...] about Towleroad Talking Points: Obama, Romney and Cute Kids
Every Amicus Brief Filed in the SCOTUS Prop 8 Case: READ THEM
The SF City Attorney's office has posted PDFs of every amicus brief (nearly 50) filed in the Supreme Court Proposition 8 case Perry v. … [Read more...] about Every Amicus Brief Filed in the SCOTUS Prop 8 Case: READ THEM
212 Democratic Members of Congress Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down DOMA: BRIEF
212 Democratic members of Congress led by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) including all seven out LGBT members and some … [Read more...] about 212 Democratic Members of Congress Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down DOMA: BRIEF
President Obama Speaks Out About Why He is Opposing Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: VIDEO
At a news conference this afternoon, President Obama was asked about his administration's amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging it to strike … [Read more...] about President Obama Speaks Out About Why He is Opposing Proposition 8 at the Supreme Court: VIDEO
President Obama Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Prop 8 And More: An ANALYSIS of the Brief
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANTen years ago, the Supreme Court decided Lawrence v. Texas, striking down sodomy criminalization laws. Justice … [Read more...] about President Obama Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Prop 8 And More: An ANALYSIS of the Brief