gay marriage

Final Brief Filed by Prop 8 Plaintiffs in Effort to Lift Stay on Same-Sex Marriage in California

Andy Towle March 18, 2011

Ted Olson and David Boies, the American Foundation for Equal Rights attorneys representing plaintiffs in the federal challenge to Proposition 8, filed … [Read more...] about Final Brief Filed by Prop 8 Plaintiffs in Effort to Lift Stay on Same-Sex Marriage in California

Andy Towle March 18, 2011

Pink Paper reports that the Isle of Man has granted civil partnerships to same-sex couples: Gay and lesbian couples gain the right to civil … [Read more...] about Isle of Man Grants Civil Partnerships to Same-Sex Couples

Andy Towle March 18, 2011

A new poll from the Washington Post and ABC News shows, for the first time, a majority supporting same-sex marriage: Five years ago, at 36 percent, … [Read more...] about Washington Post-ABC News Poll: Majority of Americans Support Marriage Equality

Andy Towle March 18, 2011

Former NYC Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins have recorded videos for the New Yorkers for Marriage Equality campaign.Says Koch: "When I was mayor, … [Read more...] about Watch: Former NYC Mayors Ed Koch and David Dinkins Voice Support for Marriage Equality

Andy Towle March 16, 2011

This morning in the House, and this afternoon in the Senate, legislation was introduced that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).Watch … [Read more...] about Watch: House, Senate Dems Introduce Legislation to Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Andy Towle March 16, 2011

Americablog reports that an attorney in Edie Windsor's challenge to DOMA in the state of New York received a copy of an order given to House … [Read more...] about Congress Given Until April 18 to Intervene in NY DOMA Case

Andy Towle March 15, 2011

Rabid anti-gay wingnut Bob Vander Plaats rounded up a few hundred of his wingnut flock for a rally at the Iowa Capitol today. Check out the following … [Read more...] about Watch: Rabid Anti-Gay Wingnut Bob Vander Plaats Attacks Equality on Steps of Iowa Capitol

Andy Towle March 15, 2011

UCLA: Racist student would rather the Asian students not interrupt her finals with their tsunami. The UCLA chancellor is appalled. MATT BAUME: The … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #851

Andy Towle March 15, 2011

Anti-gay crusader Bishop Harry Jackson spoke with the Christian Broadcast Network following the shelving of the marriage equality bill in Maryland and … [Read more...] about Bishop Harry Jackson: The Black Church ‘Raised Up the Banner of Jesus’ to Kill Gay Marriage in Maryland

Andy Towle March 14, 2011

Pro-equality Indianans rallied Monday against a bill (HJR6) banning same-sex marriage which was passed earlier this year in Indiana. The bill's … [Read more...] about Watch: Hundreds Rally Against Ban on Same-Sex Marriage in Indiana