U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, appointed by the elder George Bush in 1990, will retire at the end of June, according to officials close to … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter to Retire in June
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Senator Arlen Specter Announces Switch to Democratic Party
The Washington Post reports:"Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter will switch his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat and announced today … [Read more...] about Senator Arlen Specter Announces Switch to Democratic Party
More than 250 same-sex couples apply for marriage licenses in Iowa
UPDATE: 380+ couples get licenses.The Des Moines Register reports that "at least 261" same-sex couples have applied for marriage licenses in … [Read more...] about More than 250 same-sex couples apply for marriage licenses in Iowa
Connecticut Lawmakers Codify Supreme Court Marriage Decision
The Connecticut legislature voted to update the state's marriage laws to conform to the Supreme Court ruling which legalized same-sex marriage in … [Read more...] about Connecticut Lawmakers Codify Supreme Court Marriage Decision
One Iowa Launches Statewide Ad Campaign on Marriage Equality
One Iowa has begun running a minute-long ad across the state urging voters to reject discrimination and support the unanimous decision of the Supreme … [Read more...] about One Iowa Launches Statewide Ad Campaign on Marriage Equality
Gay Iowa Senator Matt McCoy Receives Death Threat
The Victory Fund reports that openly gay state senator Matt McCoy has received a death threat in the wake of Iowa's Supreme Court decision … [Read more...] about Gay Iowa Senator Matt McCoy Receives Death Threat
News: Portuguese Water Dog, Tea Party, Tila Tequila, Somalia Pirates
LGBT activists plan Tax Day rallies across nation: "As LGBT Americans, we work hard, take care of our families, and pay our taxes every year. … [Read more...] about News: Portuguese Water Dog, Tea Party, Tila Tequila, Somalia Pirates
California Day of Decision on Prop 8 Coming
YouTube activist Sean Chapin posted two new videos recently, one for the upcoming Day of Decision (day, as of yet, unknown) when the California … [Read more...] about California Day of Decision on Prop 8 Coming
Marriage Equality Debate Explodes Across Nation: A Round-Up
Lots of developments, opinions, and reports overnight on marriage equality and efforts to overturn it. With its misleading ad (above right), the … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Debate Explodes Across Nation: A Round-Up
HRC’s Joe Solmonese and Iowa Rep. Steve King on Marriage Equality
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese debated Iowa Rep. Steve King on CNN last night over the recent same-sex marriage victories in Vermont … [Read more...] about HRC’s Joe Solmonese and Iowa Rep. Steve King on Marriage Equality