The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals announced on its website that it will be ruling tomorrow on the release of videotapes made of the civil bench trial … [Read more...] about 9th Circuit to Rule Tomorrow on Release of Prop 8 Case Videotapes
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Washington State Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality Bill Tonight
As I mentioned in a post yesterday, the Washington state senate is scheduled to vote on a marriage equality bill tonight, in a potential victory that … [Read more...] about Washington State Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality Bill Tonight
‘Marriage Equality’ and The Power of Words in Law
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLawyers are trained to choose their words carefully; so, too, are politicians, psychologists, and journalists, to name just a few. … [Read more...] about ‘Marriage Equality’ and The Power of Words in Law
MD Lawmaker Rips Conservative Lawyer for Arguing Businesses Should Get to Discriminate Against Gay Couples: AUDIO
Yesterday I posted a repulsive bit of testimony from a 14-year-old girl who asked the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee to vote down the … [Read more...] about MD Lawmaker Rips Conservative Lawyer for Arguing Businesses Should Get to Discriminate Against Gay Couples: AUDIO
NJ Governor Chris Christie Apologizes for Remarks on Civil Rights
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who faced criticism over remarks he made last week after calling for a voter referendum on same-sex marriage, in … [Read more...] about NJ Governor Chris Christie Apologizes for Remarks on Civil Rights
NOM Loses Appeal in Maine, Says it Will Go to Supreme Court
The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) lost another appeal today to keep its donor list secret in Maine, the AP reports: The decision pertains … [Read more...] about NOM Loses Appeal in Maine, Says it Will Go to Supreme Court
14-Year-Old Asks Maryland Lawmakers to Say ‘No’ to Same-Sex Marriage for Her Birthday: AUDIO
Maryland’s Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony this afternoon on the marriage equality bill pending there. Among those testifying … [Read more...] about 14-Year-Old Asks Maryland Lawmakers to Say ‘No’ to Same-Sex Marriage for Her Birthday: AUDIO
NH Governor John Lynch Vows to Veto Marriage Equality Repeal: VIDEO
In his State of the State address today, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch vowed to veto any bill that would repeal same-sex marriage.Republicans … [Read more...] about NH Governor John Lynch Vows to Veto Marriage Equality Repeal: VIDEO
NOM Threatens Starbucks: ‘Stay Out of Marriage’
The National Organization for Marriage isn't happy that Starbucks endorsed Washington state's marriage equality bill, pledging "an … [Read more...] about NOM Threatens Starbucks: ‘Stay Out of Marriage’
Washington House Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill in 7-6 Vote; Senate Floor Vote Expected Tomorrow
Washington's House Judiciary Committee advanced the marriage equality bill yesterday, the AP reports: The House Judiciary Committee approved its … [Read more...] about Washington House Panel Advances Marriage Equality Bill in 7-6 Vote; Senate Floor Vote Expected Tomorrow