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The Iowa Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: Reactions, Predictions, Praise
The White House sent out a statement following the Iowa ruling: "The President respects the decision of the Iowa Supreme Court, and continues to … [Read more...] about The Iowa Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: Reactions, Predictions, Praise
Veto, Override Vote Imminent on Same-Sex Marriage in Vermont
After last week's victory in Iowa, the focus on same-sex marriage shifts back to Vermont early this week. A veto from Governor Jim Douglas of the … [Read more...] about Veto, Override Vote Imminent on Same-Sex Marriage in Vermont
Bigot Lawmaker Panicked Iowa Will be the ‘Gay Marriage Mecca’
Iowa Rep. Steve King (R-Kiron) released a panicked statement following the Iowa Supreme Court's unanimous ruling earlier today which legalized … [Read more...] about Bigot Lawmaker Panicked Iowa Will be the ‘Gay Marriage Mecca’
Openly Gay Iowa State Senator Matt McCoy: ‘Iowa Will Not Go Back’
Openly gay Iowa state senator Matt McCoy posted a video to YouTube today about Iowa's historic Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, saying … [Read more...] about Openly Gay Iowa State Senator Matt McCoy: ‘Iowa Will Not Go Back’
Iowa Supreme Court Unanimous in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
It's a great day for equality. Summary and opinion PDFs posted below.The Des Moines Register reports:"The Iowa Supreme Court this morning … [Read more...] about Iowa Supreme Court Unanimous in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Vermont House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill 95-52
The Burlington Free Press reports:"After nearly four hours of passionate debate from supporters and opponents of the measure, the House approved … [Read more...] about Vermont House Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill 95-52
John Irving Supports Marriage Equality in Letter to Edmund White
As I post this, the debate over same-sex marriage is underway in the Vermont House. Via Rex Wockner comes this letter heterosexual author and Vermont … [Read more...] about John Irving Supports Marriage Equality in Letter to Edmund White
News: Project Runway, Panther, Hugh Jackman, Twitter, Maine
April 15: Nationwide Tax Day Tea Party planned. The fate of Project Runway has been decided.Maine's same-sex marriage hearings approach: … [Read more...] about News: Project Runway, Panther, Hugh Jackman, Twitter, Maine
Work Done, Connecticut Gay Rights Group Disbands
Connecticut LGBT rights group 'Love Makes a Family' announced yesterday that its education and lobbying arms would disband in nine months but … [Read more...] about Work Done, Connecticut Gay Rights Group Disbands