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The White House said Friday it is working to ensure the 2010 census produces a better count of same-sex couples, this week's second policy announcement aimed at dampening rising anger in the gay community toward President Barack Obama.
The Hawaii Senate rejected an effort Wednesday to force a vote on same-sex civil unions, essentially killing the measure, even though a majority had indicated it supports the unions.
The drive to make Hawaii the fifth state in the country to allow same-sex civil unions is on the verge of failing, despite support from most state lawmakers.
A state Senate committee voted 3-3 early Wednesday on a bill that would allow same-sex civil unions, a split that normally would stall the legislation but in this case was not expected to prevent it from advancing.
A church group that owns beachfront property discriminated against a lesbian couple by not allowing them to rent the locale for their civil union ceremony, a New Jersey department ruled Monday in a case that has become a flash point in the nation's gay rights battle.
Dozens of gay and lesbian couples entered into civil unions in New Hampshire in the early moments of New Year's Day as a new state law legalized such arrangements after midnight.
New Hampshire is becoming the fourth state to legalize civil unions and about 20 couples decided to be the first to take advantage of the new law with a late-night ceremony on the Statehouse steps.
New Hampshire Democrats have given the Republicans a potent issue that's ready to burst into the open just before the leadoff presidential primary: gay civil unions.
Same-sex couples plan to celebrate New Hampshire's new civil unions law by holding a group ceremony the minute the law takes effect Jan. 1, organizers said Wednesday.
Republican presidential hopeful Fred Thompson told New Hampshire voters Monday that efforts in some states to recognize same-sex marriage are a "judge-made controversy."
Gov. John Lynch has signed a law establishing civil unions for same-sex couples in New Hampshire, allowing them to apply for the same rights as married people as early as January.
New Hampshire is set to become the fourth state to offer civil unions for gay couples with legislation approved Thursday and sent to Gov. John Lynch, who has said he would sign it.
A transitional year for same-sex marriageFor the gay marriage debate, 2009 was transitional instead of transformative, but the year was historic nonetheless. To mangle Churchill, it was not the end, nor even the beginning of the end, but it was at least the beginning of the middle.
A judgment Christians should celebrate: Court Rules Public Employee Cannot Refuse to Register Same-sex PartnershipsThe court of appeal has today given Christians a reason to celebrate. They have turned down an appeal by a registrar who refused to officiate at civil partnerships and have rejected her claim that she was discriminated against because of her Christian faith.
Ireland, once a Catholic bastion, promises civil unions for same-sex couples Dublin, Ireland – As the United States engages in a heated debate over gay marriage, European Union countries are rapidly striding toward total recognition of same-sex civil unions, if not marriage.
Conservative Liberty Counsel Interference Causes Loss of Parental Custody in Virginia "Ex-Gay" Lesbian Case"The court concludes that it is in the best interest of (Isabella) that Ms. Jenkins exercise parental rights and responsibilities," the judge said. "This court stated that continued interference by Ms. Miller with the relationship between (Isabella) and Ms.
Marriage License & Registration, PleaseSome believe marriage is a God given right, some a natural born right, and others a personal liberty that exists outside of religion and morality. Yet many submit to an entity that should have no authority to determine the details of their family.
In court today, British registrar who refused to conduct same-sex civil union ceremonies on religious groundsControversial claims that Christians should not have to condone homosexuality will be made in the court of appeal today, as a registrar says she suffered discrimination by being required to conduct same-sex civil partnership ceremonies.
Boyzone's Stephen Gately had a husband, not a 'husband'I notice that, in stories about the death of the Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, at least two newspapers, the Daily Mail and The Sun, are referring to Andy Cowles as his "husband" in quote marks. A week ago, the same newspapers referred to the late Kevin McGee as the "ex-hu …
It occurs to me that our president could honor two campaign promises in one single bill. In 2008, Barack Obama promised to increase access to health care and he also promised to advance equality for gay and lesbian Americans.
Durham council passes same-sex marriage resolutionThe debate over who should be able to wed legally took center stage Monday evening as the Durham City Council passed a resolution supporting same-sex marriage. Joshua Weaver asked the council to consider the resolution in April.
The recent efforts to afford gay Americans the right to a civil union similar to, if not the same, are beginning to spread to more and more states. Where did the concept of marriage come from in the first place? What is the purpose of a marriage?
A Moral Crossroads For Conservatives: The genie that gay-marriage opponents still hope to stuff back into the bottle is out and out for goodPeter Sprigg and Maggie Gallagher are cut from different cloths in some respects--Sprigg condemns homosexuality, whereas Gallagher accepts it--but they have in common what they offer to couples like Mike and Bill: silence.
Christian Martyr? Just get on with the job, dear - city employee refuses to handle gay civil unionsTheresa Davies, the registrar at Islington Council who was demoted because she refused to perform gay marriages, would no doubt like to go down as a martyr for the Christian cause.
Did the DOJ Brief Compare Same-Sex Marriage to Incest and Pedophilia?Okay, did anyone happen to catch the sentence which says that same-sex marriage is the same as incest and pedophilia? Me neither. But John Aravosis thinks the whole first paragraph did exactly that.
Big Gay Groups to Obama: "F--K YOU!" This seeded article is by a liberal pro-gay activist and promoted by PUMA ...
New Hampshire Legalizes Gay MarriageNew Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage today. Take that, California!
With veto override, domestic partners bill becomes law in NevadaIn what supporters are calling a historic moment, the Assembly has overridden the veto of Gov. Jim Gibbons on a bill giving legal rights to domestic partners.
Bill Clinton Says His View on Gay Marriage Is "Evolving"On the issue of gay marriage -- which Clinton, like President Obama, personally opposes -- Clinton said of his position: "Frankly, it's evolving" as he sees more committed gay couples raising kids.
Prop 8 May be Same-Sex Couples' Least WorryIndiana University School of Law-Indianapolis professor Jennifer Drobac is concerned about an issue that's getting scant attention in the debate: How do states treat gay couples that are already married? And what happens when they move to a state where their marriage is outlawed? …
Rob Thomas: The Big Gay Chip on My ShoulderI've heard it said before, many times, that if two men or two women are allowed to join into a civil union together, why can't they be happy with that and why is it so important that they call it marriage? In essence, what's in a name?
Marriage Equality in Maine: The Way Life Will BeWith the governor's signature Wednesday, Maine became the fifth state in the country to allow gay marriage. Appropriately, the final debate was about equality and civil rights.
Maggie Gallagher, NOM & how to get wealthy in the hate-gay-for-pay industrySo over that 3 year period of time, people donated $1,025,894 – and Maggie put $345,333 (33%) straight into her own pocketbook. Plus any other benefits and travel. And this is just from one organization out of the many hate-gay-for-pay revenue streams she's gotten set up fo …
It still happens: Gay man forced out of partner's room at Oregon hospitalAs Christopher was laying close to death, Patrick was told he had to leave the room and couldn't believe what the nurse was telling him.
What other words can we deny to gay families?How much longer will they allow gays to press their agenda by claiming their children are "born" when of course, by entering the world as part of these lesser civil unions, they could easily be relegated to a similarly lesser state?
G.O.P. stand on gay marriage may cost them 2010 electionAs openly gay people are seen more often in popular entertainment and in public life, will the shifting attitude about gay marriage leave the Republican Party behind? If so, it could mean that the U.S.
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