Some big, late-night news this weekend from BuzzFeed's Chris Geidner: new policy guidelines established by the Social Security Adminstration after … [Read more...] about For Now, Social Security Benefits Limited to Same-Sex Couples in Marriage Equality States
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Right Wing Blowhard Phyllis Schlafly Feels ‘Personally Insulted’ By DOMA Decision: AUDIO
Phyllis Schlafly, the anti-gay, antifeminisit leader of the Eagle Forum, stopped by the Steve Deace radio show yesterday to blast the … [Read more...] about Right Wing Blowhard Phyllis Schlafly Feels ‘Personally Insulted’ By DOMA Decision: AUDIO
DOMA and Why Certain States Must Recognize Your Divorce But Not Your Same-Sex Marriage
By ARI EZRA WALDMANThe "What's Next" series takes an in depth look at marriage and gay rights, in general, after the Supreme … [Read more...] about DOMA and Why Certain States Must Recognize Your Divorce But Not Your Same-Sex Marriage
Christie Administration Urges NJ Judge: Don’t Issue Quick Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Chris Christie's government has filed a brief in a case challenging the state's civil union law, urging a New Jersey judge to not hastily … [Read more...] about Christie Administration Urges NJ Judge: Don’t Issue Quick Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
SCOTUS Ruling Revives Federal Challenge To Oklahoma’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
The battle for marriage equality has begun to escalate in the Sooner State, following the Supreme Court's gutting of section 3 of DOMA in United … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Ruling Revives Federal Challenge To Oklahoma’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Gay Couple Challenges Kentucky’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
A couple in Kentucky has joined the ranks of countless others who are fighting state-wide bans on same-sex marriage, USA Today reports. The lawsuit, … [Read more...] about Gay Couple Challenges Kentucky’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage
Senate Committee Advances Benefits Bill For Gay Troops And Their Spouses
The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advanced a new package of bills recently that would effectively ensure full benefits go to gay troops and … [Read more...] about Senate Committee Advances Benefits Bill For Gay Troops And Their Spouses
NY To Refund Estate Taxes Paid By Same-Sex Couples Prior To DOMA Ruling
Those familiar to the case that gutted DOMA, Windsor v. United States, know that the suit was prompted by the over $300,000 in extra estate taxes that … [Read more...] about NY To Refund Estate Taxes Paid By Same-Sex Couples Prior To DOMA Ruling
The “Gay” Marriage Misdirection: Justice Alito Gets It Wrong in Windsor
By BRIAN CHELCUN and ARI EZRA WALDMANI am pleased to welcome guest columnist, Brian Chelcun, a graduate of N.Y.U. Law School and a friend, who … [Read more...] about The “Gay” Marriage Misdirection: Justice Alito Gets It Wrong in Windsor
For Immigration Purposes, Validity of Same-Sex Marriages Likely to Be Based On Where Couples Were Married
Last week, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the highest administrative body in the Department of Justice that considers immigration matters, … [Read more...] about For Immigration Purposes, Validity of Same-Sex Marriages Likely to Be Based On Where Couples Were Married