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Hawaii House Approves Civil Unions Bill

Steve Pep February 12, 2011

Late yesterday, the Hawaii State House voted 31-19 to pass the bill that would legalize civil unions for gays and lesbians as well as heterosexual … [Read more...] about Hawaii House Approves Civil Unions Bill

Andrew Belonsky February 10, 2011

Pundits on the left and right alike claim inclusion of gay group GOProud at this year's Conservative Action Political Conference represents a … [Read more...] about CPAC Still Dedicated To ‘Traditional Marriage’

Andy Towle February 8, 2011

The Harvard Law Review has elected Mitchell Reich ’12 as its 125th president, Harvard Law School reports: “Mitch has proven himself as an outstanding … [Read more...] about Harvard Law Review Elects First Openly Gay President

Andy Towle February 1, 2011

Hundreds of people packed the Iowa State House to voice their opinions on House Joint Resolution 6. According to WHO-TV more than 100 people signed up … [Read more...] about WATCH: Hundreds Pack Iowa Capitol for Same-Sex Marriage Hearing

Andy Towle January 28, 2011

Earlier in January I reported that Obama had renominated more than 40 judicial candidates. Among them was Edward Carroll Dumont of … [Read more...] about Obama Nominates Second Gay Man to Federal Bench

Andy Towle January 27, 2011

Iowa Republicans attempted to suspend Senate rules this morning in order to force a vote on same-sex marriage. The Iowa Independent reports: A motion … [Read more...] about Iowa GOP Fails in Attempt to Suspend Senate Rules and Force Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Andy Towle January 27, 2011

David Kato, a Human Rights Activist, who according to Human Rights Watch "had dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of lesbians, gays, … [Read more...] about Activist Outed on Cover of Ugandan Tabloid is Beaten to Death

Andy Towle January 25, 2011

Rahm Emanuel will remain on the ballot for mayor of Chicago, at least for now, while the Illinois Supreme Court considers the case: The court has not … [Read more...] about Rahm Emanuel Back on Chicago Mayoral Ballot

Andy Towle January 25, 2011

A resolution to amend Iowa's constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage was advanced by the state's House Judiciary Committee yesterday, the … [Read more...] about Iowa House Committee Votes to Ban Same-Sex Marriage 13-8

Andy Towle January 25, 2011

Following the rejection by the Supreme Court last week of an appeal by same-sex marriage opponents to allow a referendum vote on D.C.'s recently … [Read more...] about House GOP to Push for Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Washington D.C.