As I mentioned last week, Senator Patrick Leahy, (D-VT), is holding the first hearing on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act tomorrow … [Read more...] about A List of Witnesses Speaking at Tomorrow’s DOMA Repeal Hearing, and Some Information on Each of Them
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First Hearing to Repeal DOMA Scheduled in Senate for July 20
Following rumblings earlier this month that they were coming, Freedom to Marry reports that the first hearing to discuss repeal of the Defense of … [Read more...] about First Hearing to Repeal DOMA Scheduled in Senate for July 20
News: DOMA’s Dems, Bradley Manning, Jerry Springer, Microsoft’s Move
Bradley Manning as an "unconventional revolutionary:" "In the gravityless world of the web, Manning could be all he wanted to be—gay, … [Read more...] about News: DOMA’s Dems, Bradley Manning, Jerry Springer, Microsoft’s Move
Republican Insiders Want To Avoid Marriage Debate
The National Journal this week polled Democratic and Republican insiders to gauge each parties' mood on marriage equality. The results are … [Read more...] about Republican Insiders Want To Avoid Marriage Debate
House Approves DOMA Amendment For Defense Bill
Representative Virginia Foxx and her Republican peers got their anti-gay wish.The North Carolina lawmaker introduced an amendment for the 2012 … [Read more...] about House Approves DOMA Amendment For Defense Bill
Senator Announces DOMA Hearings
Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy announced today that he will soon hold hearings on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, a 15-year old law the … [Read more...] about Senator Announces DOMA Hearings
GOP’s Gay Obsession Obstructs Democracy
Congressional Republicans are using the defense appropriation debate to reignite long-simmering culture wars by adding patently homophobic amendments … [Read more...] about GOP’s Gay Obsession Obstructs Democracy
Watch: CNN Profiles Binational Gay Couple
CNN offered viewers a succinct and informative profile on Henry Valendia and Josh Vandiver, a binational couple who narrowly avoided being broken up … [Read more...] about Watch: CNN Profiles Binational Gay Couple
‘NY Times’ Takes On ‘Unfinished Business’ Of DOMA, DADT
The New York Times' editorial page is full of pro-gay sentiment today. In one piece, called "Unfinished Business: 'Don't Ask, … [Read more...] about ‘NY Times’ Takes On ‘Unfinished Business’ Of DOMA, DADT
DOJ Files Expansive Brief Supporting Lesbian’s Health Benefit Lawsuit
The Department of Justice appears to be stepping up its work against the Defense of Marriage Act. After months of taking vague stands against the … [Read more...] about DOJ Files Expansive Brief Supporting Lesbian’s Health Benefit Lawsuit