Supreme Court

Justice Kennedy Intervenes, Keeping Names of R-71 Signers Private

Andy Towle October 19, 2009

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has stepped in to stop Washington state officials from making public the names of signers of the petition … [Read more...] about Justice Kennedy Intervenes, Keeping Names of R-71 Signers Private

Andy Towle October 14, 2009

The federal challenge to Proposition 8 brought by Ted Olson and David Boies today withstood a motion to dismiss from Prop 8's backers, setting the … [Read more...] about Federal Challenge to Proposition 8 Withstands Motion to Dismiss

Andy Towle October 12, 2009

L.A.-based journalist Karen Ocamb is reporting that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger last night signed a bill designating May 22 as "Harvey Milk … [Read more...] about Report: Schwarzenegger Signs ‘Harvey Milk Day’, Marriage Bills

Andy Towle October 9, 2009

Bay Windows reports: "During its official opening day orders Monday, the Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of a Michigan school … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Declines Two LGBT-related Cases

Andy Towle October 6, 2009

George Michael denies split with partner Kenny Goss. NASA probe takes aim at Moon.D.C. police investigating man's death at "JO party": … [Read more...] about News: George Michael, Moon, Sonia Sotomayor, Iraq, Dinosaurs

Andy Towle September 30, 2009

Guadalupe Benitez, a lesbian who was denied fertility treatments because of her sexual orientation, has settled a lawsuit against Dr. Douglas Fenton … [Read more...] about Lesbian Denied Fertility Treatment Because She is Gay Settles Suit

Andy Towle September 25, 2009

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized, released... Dear Harvey: Play about Harvey Milk opens at San Diego State.Eric Brewer, Mayor of … [Read more...] about News: Outrage, Eric Brewer, Crocs, Serbia, Mark Foley, Germany

Andy Towle September 14, 2009

Leading Iowa bigot Chuck Hurley announced a budget and plans to undo the state's Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage at a … [Read more...] about Iowa Group Reveals Budget Goals, Plans to Undo Marriage Equality

Andy Towle September 8, 2009

Sioux City businessman Bob Vander Plaats announced his decision to challenge Iowa Governor Chet Culver in the 2010 election. He also wants to rid the … [Read more...] about Iowa Candidate Going After Governor Who Respected High Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision

Andy Towle August 22, 2009

Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Holllen is refusing to defend a challenge to the state's domestic partner law, which went into effect last … [Read more...] about Wisconsin AG Refuses to Defend State in Domestic Partner Challenge