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A Victory for Equality among Military Families

August 15, 2013 By Steve Kerrigan

Working closely with members of our military and their families across Massachusetts the last 12 years has taught me a few things about the way they see their public service. It shouldn’t surprise any of us that service men and women feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: equal-rights, marriage, massachusetts, military, veterans

Rhode Island Becomes 10th Marriage Equality State

April 24, 2013 By Laurel

Love has made New England complete!  Today the Rhode Island Senate passed the marriage equality bill (S 38 sub A), making Rhode Island the 10th state nationally and the last in New England to allow all couples the freedom to marry. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: lgbt, marriage, rhode-island

CA gay marriage decision stayed pending appeal

August 16, 2010 By David

Looks like Californians will have to wait a few more months to hop on board the gay marriage bandwagon.  Here is the text of the order, from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Before: LEAVY, HAWKINS and THOMAS, Circuit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: marriage

Today is Day of Decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the Proposition 8 case

August 4, 2010 By Laurel

The Proposition 8 Perry v. Schwarzenegger federal court decision will be released between 1 and 3 pm Pacific time today (4-6 Eastern).  In brief, it is a challenge to the constitutionality of California's Prop 8 constitutional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: lgbt, marriage, perry-v.-schwarzenegger, prop-8

NY Senate debating same-sex marriage today

December 2, 2009 By David

Interesting news from a colleague in NY: The long stalled NY Senate bill (it's passed the Assembly twice and the Gov is eager to sign) extending full marriage rights to same sex couples will be brought to the floor today, debated … [Read more...]

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CA Supreme Court upholds Prop 8, but does not dissolve existing marriages

May 26, 2009 By David

Just in.  No time to read or comment further -- I'm literally running out the door.  More later. UPDATE (by Bob). This just seems so wrong to me. Society should encourage people to get married: it's an excellent institution and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: marriage

Is Governor Lynch Robbing Peter to Pay Paul?

May 14, 2009 By Laurel

Gov. Lynch Statement Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Legislation CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch released the following statement today regarding same-sex legislation in New Hampshire: "The gay marriage debate in New Hampshire has been filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: john-lynch, lgbt, marriage, new-hampshire

New York Assembly Passes Marriage Bill

May 13, 2009 By Laurel

Mr. O'Donnell, the gay older brother of the comedian Rosie O'Donnell, has emerged as a tenacious, ingratiating, playful and sometimes prickly leader of the effort to pass the legislation. He has helped gather nearly 90 votes in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: danny-odonnell, lgbt, marriage, new-york

Maine Approves Same-Sex Marriage!

May 6, 2009 By tblade

UPDATE: Gov. John Baldacci on Wednesday signed a gay marriage bill passed just hours before by the Maine Legislature. Baldacci made his announcement within an hour of the Maine Senate giving its final approval to LD 1020. The Senate voted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: gay-marriage, lgbt, marriage, marriage-equality, same-sex-marriage, ssm

New Hampshire Senate Passes Marriage Equality

April 29, 2009 By JimC

http://www.bluehampshire.com/d... The governor's signature is not a done deal, and a veto override would be nearly impossible. Call your friends in New Hampshire. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: blue-hampshire, gay-marriage, lgbt, marriage, new-hampshire

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