In late November I posted about the White House's order to the Office of Personnel Management to defy a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge's … [Read more...] about White House OPM Chief John Berry Asked About Defiance of Court Order in Gay Spouse Health Benefits Case
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Baldwin, Polis, and Berry: Hope for ENDA and DADT Vote in 2010
Rep. Tammy Baldwin and Jared Polis expressed optimism over the weekend at the 2009 International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference in San … [Read more...] about Baldwin, Polis, and Berry: Hope for ENDA and DADT Vote in 2010
Defying Judge’s Order, White House Instructs Personnel Agency to Obstruct Health Benefits to Spouse of Lesbian Employee
Back in February I posted about a ruling by a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge regarding the offering of health benefits to the spouse of a lesbian … [Read more...] about Defying Judge’s Order, White House Instructs Personnel Agency to Obstruct Health Benefits to Spouse of Lesbian Employee
GOP Leaders Circulate ‘Purity Resolution’ with DOMA Support
Adam Nagourney reports on a resolution being passed around by top RNC members meant to solidify conservative tenets of the party: "According to … [Read more...] about GOP Leaders Circulate ‘Purity Resolution’ with DOMA Support
News: Mary Cheney, Lutherans, DOMA, Mariah Carey, Detroit
Federal judge rules that gay couple denied benefits should receive compensation: "U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt … [Read more...] about News: Mary Cheney, Lutherans, DOMA, Mariah Carey, Detroit
Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT
In a piece in the Huffington Post, Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) calls on Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA): "Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT
Obama Administration’s Inaction Keeps Married Gay Couple Separated
Despite a plea from Senator John Kerry, Attorney General Eric Holder has refused to act in the asylum case of Genesio "Junior" Oliveira, who … [Read more...] about Obama Administration’s Inaction Keeps Married Gay Couple Separated
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: I Would Support Amending 1964 Civil Rights Bill to Cover Gay Rights
Andy and I had the chance to sit down and interview United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the LGBT Community Center in New York City on Sunday … [Read more...] about Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: I Would Support Amending 1964 Civil Rights Bill to Cover Gay Rights
Mixner: Cut Off Cash to Dems Not Supporting DOMA Repeal Legislation
Today, David Mixner published a list of co-sponsors of Congressman Jerrold Nadler's 'Respect for Marriage Act' (as of Friday) which would … [Read more...] about Mixner: Cut Off Cash to Dems Not Supporting DOMA Repeal Legislation
News: Meghan McCain, India, Alan Cumming, Joe Solmonese, Boyzone
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese suggests that the time frame in his 2017 letter can be seen as a "narrow window" in the scope … [Read more...] about News: Meghan McCain, India, Alan Cumming, Joe Solmonese, Boyzone