Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel released the following statement this morning: On Oct. 31, I called on the chief of the National Guard Bureau to work … [Read more...] about Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Says All Rogue States Have Complied with Orders Regarding Gay Spousal Benefits
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Indiana Catholic Bishops Issue Statement on Gay Marriage Ban, Refuse to Take Position
Indiana's Catholic bishops issued a statement regarding the proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage pending in the state legislature, the … [Read more...] about Indiana Catholic Bishops Issue Statement on Gay Marriage Ban, Refuse to Take Position
First Gay Marriage Announcement Made at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Buzzfeed reports on the engagement of Kaitlin Ward (left) and Lauren Bloch (right), who recently made history at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy: It’s a … [Read more...] about First Gay Marriage Announcement Made at U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Australia’s High Court Nullifies First Gay Marriages, Strikes Down ACT Law: VIDEO
The Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) same-sex marriage law was struck down by the country's highest court on Thursday and the marriages … [Read more...] about Australia’s High Court Nullifies First Gay Marriages, Strikes Down ACT Law: VIDEO
NJ Legislature to Take Up Marriage Equality Bill, Enshrine Court Decision in State Law
The New Jersey legislature is planning to take up a marriage equality bill on Monday, the Star-Ledger reports: The Senate Judiciary Committee on … [Read more...] about NJ Legislature to Take Up Marriage Equality Bill, Enshrine Court Decision in State Law
New Short Film Chronicles ‘Mississippi Love Story,’ One Southern Couple’s Path To Marriage: VIDEO
Mississippi could very well be one of the last holdouts on same-sex marriage, but the Gulf region state has a thriving LGBT population that refuses to … [Read more...] about New Short Film Chronicles ‘Mississippi Love Story,’ One Southern Couple’s Path To Marriage: VIDEO
Oregonians Will Vote On Marriage Equality In 2014
Oregon citizens voted to ban same-sex marriage in 2004, and now they will have the opportunity to become the first to repeal the ban. This weekend, … [Read more...] about Oregonians Will Vote On Marriage Equality In 2014
Facebook Analysis of Viral Campaign Maps Geographic Breakdown Of Marriage Equality Stances
In a Facebook post titled, "The Unequal Adoption of Equal Signs," users Bogdan State and Lada Adamic have broken down the "equal … [Read more...] about Facebook Analysis of Viral Campaign Maps Geographic Breakdown Of Marriage Equality Stances
Gay People Can Begin Marrying in England and Wales on March 29
The marriage equality law in England and Wales will take effect on March 29, 2014, the BBC reports: Initially it was thought the first same-sex … [Read more...] about Gay People Can Begin Marrying in England and Wales on March 29
ACLU Paying for 5 Gay Couples to Have Outrageous Weddings Across State Lines: VIDEO
Today, the ACLU is launching a campaign and contest fronted by Project Runway's Tim Gunn meant to draw attention to the patchwork of unequal state … [Read more...] about ACLU Paying for 5 Gay Couples to Have Outrageous Weddings Across State Lines: VIDEO