The Montana Supreme Court has sided with a lower court judge who dismissed a case brought by the ACLU demanding equal benefits for same-sex … [Read more...] about Montana Supreme Court Rejects Case Demanding Equal Benefits for Gay Couples in 4-3 Decision
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A Look at Where We Are with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and The Courts
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLast week, lawyers for House Republicans tried to squeeze the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) through an ever shrinking … [Read more...] about A Look at Where We Are with the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and The Courts
Gay Teen Assaulted In School Reaches Settlement With School District
Let it be known: School districts can save a good chunk of change by not allowing gay kids to get beaten on their watch. So learned Ohio's … [Read more...] about Gay Teen Assaulted In School Reaches Settlement With School District
Why Is This DOMA Case Different From All Others?
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANThree cases. Three courts. One result.Whether it was Judge Jeffrey White of the Northern District of California, Judge … [Read more...] about Why Is This DOMA Case Different From All Others?
Edie Windsor Reacts to Winning Her Case Against DOMA: VIDEO
As you may know, this week a fifth federal judge struck down DOMA as unconstitutional in a case brought by the ACLU/NYCLU on behalf of Edie Windsor, … [Read more...] about Edie Windsor Reacts to Winning Her Case Against DOMA: VIDEO
Another Federal Judge Finds DOMA Unconstitutional
U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Jones today ruled the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional in the Edith Windsor case, brought by the … [Read more...] about Another Federal Judge Finds DOMA Unconstitutional
Illinois Attorney General To Intervene In Civil Unions Lawsuit
When a state's Attorney General intervenes in a lawsuit challenging the legality of that state's laws, the Attorney General usually sides with … [Read more...] about Illinois Attorney General To Intervene In Civil Unions Lawsuit
Gay Couple of 48 Years Sues for Freedom to Marry in Illinois: VIDEO
This morning I posted news that the ACLU and Lambda Legal are filing lawsuits seeking the freedom to marry in Illinois on behalf of 25 same-sex … [Read more...] about Gay Couple of 48 Years Sues for Freedom to Marry in Illinois: VIDEO
ACLU, Lambda Legal, and 25 Couples Sue for Equal Marriage Rights in Illinois
Later today, Lambda Legal and the ACLU will file lawsuits in Illinois demanding legal marriage rights for gay couples, the Chicago Tribune reports: A … [Read more...] about ACLU, Lambda Legal, and 25 Couples Sue for Equal Marriage Rights in Illinois
Mother and College Dean Explains Why Her Gay Son Doesn’t Live in North Carolina: VIDEO
In a video that's part of a great new site opposing North Carolina's Amendment One from the ACLU, college dean, former business leader, and … [Read more...] about Mother and College Dean Explains Why Her Gay Son Doesn’t Live in North Carolina: VIDEO