Lots of developments, opinions, and reports overnight on marriage equality and efforts to overturn it. With its misleading ad (above right), the … [Read more...] about Marriage Equality Debate Explodes Across Nation: A Round-Up
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News: Megamouth, Iraq, No Doubt, Tony Blair, Pope, Easter Eggs
NYT reports 25 gay men have been executed in Iraq in past two months. Vigils to be held for slain gay Iraqis in New York this Friday and in London … [Read more...] about News: Megamouth, Iraq, No Doubt, Tony Blair, Pope, Easter Eggs
Newt Gingrich Slams Iowa’s Activist Supreme Court over Gay Marriage
Following a class he has been teaching at the University of Georgia in Athens, Newt Gingrich commented on the recent same-sex marriage victories in … [Read more...] about Newt Gingrich Slams Iowa’s Activist Supreme Court over Gay Marriage
Same-Sex Marriage Approved in Vermont as Legislature Overrides Veto
The Vermont Senate and House voted today to override a veto by Governor Jim Douglas of the state's same-sex marriage bill. The Senate voted 23-5, … [Read more...] about Same-Sex Marriage Approved in Vermont as Legislature Overrides Veto
Vermont Governor Jim Douglas Vetos Same-Sex Marriage Bill
As promised, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas has vetoed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state.He release a statement, which read, in … [Read more...] about Vermont Governor Jim Douglas Vetos Same-Sex Marriage Bill
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
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
Vermont House to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Today; Outcome Unclear
The Vermont House is set to vote today on the same-sex marriage bill which Governor Jim Douglas has threatened to veto should it arrive at his … [Read more...] about Vermont House to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Today; Outcome Unclear
Vermont House Judiciary Committee Approves Same-Sex Marriage
In Montpelier this morning, Vermont House Judiciary Committee voted 8-2 in favor of approving same-sex marriage in the state. The bill now moves on to … [Read more...] about Vermont House Judiciary Committee Approves Same-Sex Marriage