According to the Democratic Party's new "Civil Rights" section of its website: Democrats are committed to: Strengthening the Justice … [Read more...] about Repeal of DOMA Not on List of Democratic Party Civil Rights Goals
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Watch: NOM Attacks 14 Heroes Who Voted Against DOMA in 1996
One Man, One Woman, a NOM affiliate, looks back to 1996 in a new ad attacking Senators Barbara Boxer and Russ Feingold, and their votes against the … [Read more...] about Watch: NOM Attacks 14 Heroes Who Voted Against DOMA in 1996
California Senate Passes ‘Gay Cure’ Bill, Resolution to Repeal DOMA
A measure to remove an archaic California law that required state health officials to seek a cure for homosexuality, which was passed by the … [Read more...] about California Senate Passes ‘Gay Cure’ Bill, Resolution to Repeal DOMA
DOMA and Massachusetts Officially Divorce
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN As some of you might remember, as as reported here, a federal district judge in Massachusetts ruled the Defense of Marriage Act … [Read more...] about DOMA and Massachusetts Officially Divorce
Is Obama a Believer in Equality or Not?
The White House's statement on the Prop 8 victory, as I noted yesterday in the "reactions" post, delivered by spokesman Ben LaBolt: … [Read more...] about Is Obama a Believer in Equality or Not?
DOMA-Signer Bill Clinton Hired Gay Man to Plan Chelsea’s Wedding
The President who instituted the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) hired a gay man to plan his daughter's wedding: "The Boston-based … [Read more...] about DOMA-Signer Bill Clinton Hired Gay Man to Plan Chelsea’s Wedding
Steve Hildebrand to LGBT Netroots: ‘Don’t Hate Obama’
Obama's former deputy campaign manager Steve Hildebrand introduced himself to a group of LGBT leaders and media at Netroots Nation yesterday with … [Read more...] about Steve Hildebrand to LGBT Netroots: ‘Don’t Hate Obama’
News: Barbary Lions, Mel Gibson, Kids Are Alright, Landon Donovan
I am going to be interviewed on Austin, TX radio show OUTCAST tonight sometime between 7 pm and 8pm EDT for those of you interested in listening. I … [Read more...] about News: Barbary Lions, Mel Gibson, Kids Are Alright, Landon Donovan
Paper: Silent Tea Party Activists Support Striking Down of DOMA
The Washington Post reports that, though there has been no official statement from the Tea Partyregarding the recent striking down of the Defense of … [Read more...] about Paper: Silent Tea Party Activists Support Striking Down of DOMA
DOJ ‘Reviewing’ DOMA Decision
While the Department of Justice is expected to appeal yesterday's decision against DOMA by a U.S. district judge in Massachusetts, they have yet … [Read more...] about DOJ ‘Reviewing’ DOMA Decision