BY ARI EZRA WALDMANAri Ezra Waldman is a 2002 graduate of Harvard College and a 2005 graduate of Harvard Law School. After practicing in New York for … [Read more...] about The DOJ Defends DOMA — An Analysis
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Department of Justice Files Defense of DOMA
Back in October, the Department of Justice announced that it was going to be appealing two rulings, in Gill v. Office of Personnel … [Read more...] about Department of Justice Files Defense of DOMA
Obama Says He’s ‘Wrestling’ with Gay Marriage
In a new interview with Advocate reporter Kerry Eleveld, President Obama suggests his positions on marriage equality are changing: On the question of … [Read more...] about Obama Says He’s ‘Wrestling’ with Gay Marriage
DOJ Official: Defending DADT and DOMA Has Been ‘Difficult’
In an interview published today, Talking Points Memo asks Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Tony West about the Obama … [Read more...] about DOJ Official: Defending DADT and DOMA Has Been ‘Difficult’
Watch: Edie and Thea’s Long Engagement (and Edie’s DOMA Challenge)
Here's a spot from the ACLU, using some footage from the documentary, Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement, highlighting the case of … [Read more...] about Watch: Edie and Thea’s Long Engagement (and Edie’s DOMA Challenge)
DOMA on Two Fronts: ACLU and GLAD File Lawsuits – An Analysis
The GLAD Case:GLAD Civil Rights Project Director Mary Bonauto came out today with her latest attack on DOMA. This time it's out of Connecticut, a … [Read more...] about DOMA on Two Fronts: ACLU and GLAD File Lawsuits – An Analysis
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Challenged in Two New Lawsuits
Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) has filed its second lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act … [Read more...] about Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Challenged in Two New Lawsuits
Watch: Activists Hold ‘Homophobia Kills’ Die-In at Boston South Station
Members of 'Join the Impact' Massachusetts held a die-in on Friday at Boston's South Station.Said David Mailloux, co-organizer of this … [Read more...] about Watch: Activists Hold ‘Homophobia Kills’ Die-In at Boston South Station
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #768
FREEDOMS: Hi, I'm a Tea Partier. ZACH GALIFIANAKIS lights up a doobie on Real Time in support of Prop 19. FIGHTING DOMA: Joshua Vandiver GS and his … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #768
Department Of Justice Appeals DOMA Ruling
With the good news that Judge Virginia Phillips ruled Don't Ask, Don't Tell unconstitutional comes the bad news that the Obama Administration … [Read more...] about Department Of Justice Appeals DOMA Ruling