Equality Denied in the Aloha State
By Katherine Dean Photo: Tanner/AP Republican Governor Linda Lingle vetoed House Bill 444 yesterday, which would have allowed same-sex couples in Hawaii to enter into…
Takin’ it to the Streets!
By Katherine Dean The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has issued a not-so-thinly-veiled threat to opponents of marriage equality in New York. In a statement released…
NBC “Today” Show Says No to Gay Weddings for Contest
By Kirsten Palladino The Today show on NBC says it won’t allow gay couples in its “TODAY’s Wedding: Modern Love” competition, as originally reported on…
Wisconsin Says We Don’t to Same-Sex Marriage
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the state’s constitutional ban on gay marriage and civil unions. In a 7-0 ruling on Wednesday, June 30, the…
Iceland Prime Minister Weds After Legalizing Gay Marriage
Iceland’s prime minister has married her partner under a new law legalizing same-sex marriage in the country. Iceland’s prime minister has married her partner under…
A Win for Same-Sex Families
By Katherine Dean The Department of Labor issued an order on Tuesday clarifying that parental rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to…
And Now We Wait: A Prop 8 Trial Update
By Katherine Dean The landmark federal trial that will determine the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 concluded last Wednesday after five hours of closing arguments…
Eminem Speaks Out for Marriage Equality
Eminem has gone on record that he’s fine with gay marriage, despite previously being accused of homophobia. The rapper told The New York Times Magazine’s…
Closing Arguments Begin in California’s Prop 8 Trial
By Katherine Dean Closing arguments in the Prop 8 trial (Perry v. Schwarzenegger) began this morning in San Francisco and are expected to conclude later…
Iceland Passes Gay Marriage
The socially progressive and tolerant island nation of Iceland legalized the recognition of gay marriage on Friday. In a unanimous vote, Parliament approved the law,…
More Baby Steps
By Katherine Dean Last week, the federal government took a couple of itty-bitty steps toward equality for all. While none of the measures eradicate discrimination against same-sex…
Legally Wed in Portugal
By Katherine Dean Huge congratulations are in order for Teresa Pires and Helena Paixao, who wed on Monday in Portugal’s first legally recognized same-sex marriage….
Gay Marriage Supporters, Celebrate!
By Katherine Dean Equally Wed loves raising a glass in celebration of marriage equality. Here’s what we’re toasting to this week: Today marks one year…
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Challenges DOMA
By Katherine Dean For the second time in a month, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro heard arguments urging him to strike down the 1996…
America’s Attitude Toward Gay Marriage Improves
By Katherine DeanAccording to a Gallup Poll released today, opposition to gay marriage is 53 percent, down four percentage points from last year and at…
More Success for Gay Marriage
By Katherine Dean After fierce opposition from conservatives, including Pope Benedict, Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva announced today that he will sign a bill legalizing…
