gay marriage

Same-Sex Marriage Bills Debated in Maryland Legislature

Andy Towle March 12, 2009

Two marriage bills are being debated in the Maryland House Judiciary Committee today. One would allow same-sex marriage in the state but not force … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Marriage Bills Debated in Maryland Legislature

Andy Towle March 12, 2009

RNC Chair Michael Steele tells GQ he believes that being gay isn't a choice: "Oh, no. I don’t think I’ve ever really subscribed to that … [Read more...] about Michael Steele: Gay Not a Choice, Abortion an ‘Individual Choice’

Andy Towle March 11, 2009

Hawaii civil union bill on hold, but perhaps not for long. Diver defends friend from 12-foot tiger shark near New Orleans.Yikes: It's not easy … [Read more...] about News: iPod Shuffle, Nigeria, Ronald George, Green Fashion, Hawaii

Andy Towle March 11, 2009

Despite fierce opposition and deceptive television commercials from the religious right, a domestic partnership bill has passed the Washington state … [Read more...] about Washington State Domestic Partner Bill Passes Senate 30-18

Andy Towle March 10, 2009

I had a bunch of items to post on Proposition 8 and marriage equality in California so I figured I'd do a mini-update and group them … [Read more...] about California Prop 8 Updates: ‘Dan White, Hero for Killing a Queer’

Andy Towle March 10, 2009

Secretary of State Debra Bowen has approved for circulation a ballot initiative that would effectively get the State of California out of the … [Read more...] about California Ballot Initiative Launched to Get State Out of the Marriage Business

Andy Towle March 9, 2009

Manhattan DA pledges to investigate NYPD for false arrests of gay men in New York City.Two gay veterans, together for more than 50 years, reconsider … [Read more...] about News: Martha Stewart, Iran, Wilson Cruz, India, Dustin Milligan

Andy Towle March 9, 2009

AfterEllen makes a good point about the recent news of Annie Leibovitz financial troubles. The NYT recently Leibovitz was forced to take out a loan … [Read more...] about Annie Leibovitz Financial Straits Fueled by Gay Tax Inequalities?

Andy Towle March 9, 2009

It's hard to believe things could get worse for the bungled "No on Prop 8" campaign in hindsight, but it appears they have. Over the … [Read more...] about Letter from Barack Obama went Unused by ‘No on Prop 8’ Campaign

Andy Towle March 9, 2009

The Long Beach Press-Telegram reports: "The federal Defense of Marriage Act signed in 1996 by President Bill Clinton does not recognize gay … [Read more...] about 2010 Census Won’t Recognize Same-Sex Couples, Married or Not