Minutes ago, the Vermont House of Representatives voted to override the Governor's veto of a bill that would extend equal marriage rights to all Vermonters. There were 100 votes to override -- exactly the number required. The … [Read more...]
Emergency Phone Bank for Vermont!
The Vermont House just took it's final vote on the marriage equality bill, passing it 94-52. This is 6 votes shy of the 100 we need to override the governor's veto. You can help make the veto override happen! Scott … [Read more...]
What Effect Will Marriage in IA and NH have on the 2012 Primaries and the Current Administration?
Countries granting same-sex marriage Belgium Canada Netherlands Norway South Africa Spain Sweden Countries recognizing same-sex marriage Aruba (Dutch only) France Israel Netherlands Antilles (Dutch only) States granting same-sex … [Read more...]
Iowa Supreme Court strikes down gay marriage ban
This just happened. I haven't read the opinion, but here is a release from the Court (pdf) summarizing it. The full opinion is here. I don't know anything about the procedure to amend the Iowa Constitution (or to replace … [Read more...]
Vermont House Debating Marriage Bill ::NOW!::AGAIN!:: (Friday)
Final Update: The bill passed on a final vote of 94-52. This is not a veto-proof margin. Go here to learn what you can do to help a veto override happen. UPDATE3 @ 2:30pm Friday: The bill gets its final reading and vote today. … [Read more...]
Senator Chuck Schumer backs gay marriage
New York's senior Senator has joined Ted Kennedy and Russ Feingold ... and is that it in the Senate? ... in supporting full marriage equality for gay people. Go Chuck! Senator Kerry has taken a bold stand on an immigration issue … [Read more...]
Senator Kerry Requests Asylum for Brazilian Husband of Massachusetts Man
Related: Washington Post Editorial calls for passage of UAFA. Cross-posted at Pam's House Blend. … [Read more...]
MassEquality’s Solomon & Mello heading to California
This is major: MassEquality's executive director Marc Solomon and field director Amy Mello are moving house to California. They will be working for Equality California (EQCA), MassEquality's golden state counterpart. Their … [Read more...]
VT Lawmakers: Marriage Equality is Now a Priority – w/Poll!
Lawmakers in Vermont have announced that they will shepherd through equal marriage legislation week after next. "Passing this bill is the right thing to do at this time," said Sen. Peter Shumlin, D-Vt. President Pro Tem. Shumlin and Rep. … [Read more...]
Nail Biting Over Prop 8…with Poll
Proceedings start at 9 a.m. PST. You can watch them here. The court will have 90 days to deliver a decision. If you're in CA, join an Eve of Justice gathering this evening, or watch the oral arguments outside the courthouse or … [Read more...]
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