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Minnesota Senate Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill in 5-3 Vote

Andy Towle March 12, 2013

The Minnesota State Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-3 this afternoon to advance a marriage equality bill to the full Senate for a vote, Minnesotans … [Read more...] about Minnesota Senate Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill in 5-3 Vote

Andy Towle March 12, 2013

More emotional testimony from the Minnesota Capitol marriage equality hearings today."I blew my vote," said former Minnesota lawmaker Lynne … [Read more...] about Emotional Former MN Lawmaker Who Cast Anti-Gay Vote Pleads for House to Not Make Mistake She Did: VIDEO

Andy Towle March 12, 2013

A nut named Mike Frey wasted the Minnesota House's time today on marriage equality, offering a jaw-dropping argument against the bill, explaining … [Read more...] about Man Offers Graphic Description of Anal Sex, AIDS Lesions as Reason for Opposing Gay Marriage in Minnesota: VIDEO

Andy Towle March 12, 2013

Colorado's House just gave final approval to SB-11, the Colorado Civil Union Act, on its third reading in a 39-26 vote. All Democrats and … [Read more...] about Colorado House Gives Final Approval to Civil Unions in 39-26 Vote: Governor Will Sign into Law

Ari Ezra Waldman March 12, 2013

BY ARI EZRA WALDMANIt's time to take a look at the briefs that ask the justices of the Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8 and the … [Read more...] about ‘Protect Marriage’ and House Republicans: Justifying Discrimination at the Supreme Court

Andy Towle March 12, 2013

The first marriage equality hearing has begun before a Minnesota House committee. Those interested can tune in here. As I noted last week, the chances … [Read more...] about Watch LIVE: Minnesota House Committee on Civil Law Hearing on Marriage Equality

Andy Towle March 11, 2013

The Illinois House could vote on the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act as early as this week, the Windy City Times reports: Next week is … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Vote in Illinois House ‘Any Day Now’

Andy Towle March 11, 2013

Colorado is poised to approve SB-11, the Colorado Civil Union Act, in a final recorded vote on Tuesday after an initial vote approving it … [Read more...] about Colorado House Approves Civil Union Bill in Bipartisan Vote; Outcome Not in Doubt for Final Vote Tomorrow

Andy Towle March 11, 2013

MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH: AFER's Matt Baume with the latest on the countdown to SCOTUS, and Colorado's civil unions, plus Bill Clinton's … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1324