Colorado Senate Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions
By Katherine Dean A bill giving same-sex couples the right to enter into civil unions cleared the Colorado Senate on Thursday by a vote of...
Legislation to Repeal DOMA Introduced
By Katherine Dean U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced a bill that would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and provide legally married...
Gay Marriage Likely Dead This Year in Maryland
Despite approval in the Maryland Senate and wide speculation that the more liberal House of Delegates would pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, the legislation has...
Washington State’s House Approves Domestic Partnership Rights to Gay Couples Legally Married Elsewhere
By Kirsten Palladino A bill has been passed in Washington State’s house to legally recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere as valid domestic partnerships in the...
Same-sex Marriage Amendment Dies in Wyoming House
By The Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A proposed amendment to the Wyoming Constitution that would specify the state wouldn’t recognize same-sex marriages performed...
Maryland Senate Says Yes to Same-Sex Marriage
By Kirsten Palladino Earlier today, we reported how the Maryland Senate advanced a bill to legally recognize same-sex marriage on Wednesday. The full Senate debated...
Target changes how it gives, Maryland debates
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has changed the way it will make future political contributions, according to The Washington Blade. The new policies, which were enacted...
Obama to Dept. of Justice: DOMA is Unconstitutional
By Kirsten Palladino President Obama has determined that DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act, is unconstitutional and the Department of Justice should no longer use...
Hawaii Passes Civil Unions
By Katherine Dean The Hawaii legislature passed a bill legalizing same-sex civil unions on Wednesday. According to CNN, the bill greatly expands the relationships rights...
Donald Trump Against Gay Marriage
By Kirsten Palladino Real estate and entertainment mogul Donald Trump turned his back on gays and lesbians when he told FOX News’ Greta Von Susteren...
Marriage Equality Bill Introduced in Washington State
By Katherine Dean Lawmakers in Washington State introduced legislation on Monday that would legally recognize same-sex marriage, according to The Columbian. Sen. Ed Murray, D-Seattle...
Iowa Grandma Speaks out for Marriage Equality
It’s not just young people who understand the injustice of discrimination against same-sex couples in states where full marriage equality is either not granted or...
Hawaii Committee Passes Civil Unions Bill
By Katherine Dean The House Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 232 yesterday to allow civil unions in the Aloha State. The committee added amendments to...
The Heat is on in Iowa
By Katherine Dean Even after an impassioned speech (watch the video at the end of this article) defending same-sex marriage from Zach Wahls, the son...
Barbara Bush Embraces New Yorkers for Marriage Equality
By Kirsten Palladino Barbara Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, has joined forces with New Yorkers for Marriage...
Illinois Governor to Sign Historic Civil Unions Legislation
By Karen Hawkins, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A capacity crowd at a historic downtown Chicago venue? No, it isn’t a concert or even the...
