MSNBC's Thomas Roberts spoke with actor Bradley Whitford this morning about playing Charles Cooper, Prop 8 proponents' lead attorney in Dustin … [Read more...] about Thomas Roberts Talks to Bradley Whitford About Prop 8, Dustin Lance Black’s Play: VIDEO
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Rob Reiner Talks Equal Rights, Bigotry Tonight’s Prop 8 Play Reading on ‘Morning Joe’ VIDEO
American Foundation for Equal Rights board member and actor Rob Reiner appeared on Morning Joe today to talk about the federal challenge to … [Read more...] about Rob Reiner Talks Equal Rights, Bigotry Tonight’s Prop 8 Play Reading on ‘Morning Joe’ VIDEO
Marriage Equality Bill May Make Reappearance in the NJ Senate
The Star-Ledger reports on some new activity in the New Jersey legislature: State Sens. Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) and Ray Lesniak (D-Union) — … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Bill May Make Reappearance in the NJ Senate
Same-Sex Marriage in Iowa Threatened by Governor’s Appointment
Iowa Governor Terry Brandstad (pictured) has threatened the state's Democratic majority in the Senate by appointing Sen. Swati Dandekar to the … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Marriage in Iowa Threatened by Governor’s Appointment
Brad Pitt Blasts Religious Bigotry, Government on Same-Sex Marriage: ‘What Are You So Afraid Of?’
In the new issue of Parade magazine, Brad Pitt talks about how he split with religion when he realized it couldn't answer basic questions that he … [Read more...] about Brad Pitt Blasts Religious Bigotry, Government on Same-Sex Marriage: ‘What Are You So Afraid Of?’
Star-Studded Final Cast Announced for Benefit Reading of Prop 8 Play
Final casting was announced yesterday for the staged reading benefit of Dustin Lance Black's 8, his play about the federal case challenging … [Read more...] about Star-Studded Final Cast Announced for Benefit Reading of Prop 8 Play
New Hampshire’s Pro-Equality Governor John Lynch Won’t Seek Reelection
Governor John Lynch, who signed New Hampshire's marriage equality bill into law in June 2009, won't seek another term, the AP reports: Lynch … [Read more...] about New Hampshire’s Pro-Equality Governor John Lynch Won’t Seek Reelection
New Hampshire House Panel Approves Bill to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage, Allow for Civil Unions
Anti-gay forces at work in New Hampshire today. A New Hampshire House Judiciary panel voted 3-1 today to amend and advance a bill that would have … [Read more...] about New Hampshire House Panel Approves Bill to Repeal Same-Sex Marriage, Allow for Civil Unions
Group Demands NY Town Clerk’s Resignation for Breaking Law, Refusing to Sign Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
People for the American Way has launched a petition calling on Ledyard, New York Town Clerk Rose Marie Belforti to sign marriage licenses for same-sex … [Read more...] about Group Demands NY Town Clerk’s Resignation for Breaking Law, Refusing to Sign Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Dick and Lynne Cheney Voice Support for Marriage Equality on ‘The View’: VIDEO
Barbara Walters asked Lynne Cheney what she thinks of gay marriage on The View today.After explaining that her daughter Mary is partnered with Heather … [Read more...] about Dick and Lynne Cheney Voice Support for Marriage Equality on ‘The View’: VIDEO