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"It’s very dear to me, the issue of gay marriage. Or as I like to call it: ‘marriage’. You know,..."

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:17:36 -0700

““It’s very dear to me, the issue of gay marriage. Or as I like to call it: ‘marriage’. You know, because I had lunch this afternoon, not gay lunch. I parked my car; I didn’t gay park it.””

- Liz Feldman

FCK YEAH!!!!! MARRIAGE EQUALITY PASSES IN NY!!!!!!!!!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:30:00 -0700

FCK YEAH!!!!! MARRIAGE EQUALITY PASSES IN NY!!!!!!!!!

JUST ONE VOTE AWAY FROM NY EQUALITY!!! RIGHT NOW!!! the NY...

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:30:00 -0700

JUST ONE VOTE AWAY FROM NY EQUALITY!!!

RIGHT NOW!!! the NY Senate is one its way to having an up or down vote deciding LGBT family equal rights. What is at stake? ONLY THE DOUBLING OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ELIGIBLE FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN THE U.S. It will make NY the 6th state in the US to allow equal marriage for LGBT couples more from NYTimes live video from NYTimes

“It’s not a gay thing. We don’t list unmarried couples, in-laws, or pets in the free obituaries.”

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:26:53 -0700

And yet there is still on-going discussion as to why marriage-equality matters…

Batesville Daily Guard, Arkansas Paper, Omits Gay Man’s Partner From Obituary

To commemorate the 44th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the...

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:00:06 -0700

To commemorate the 44th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court’s decision that that struck down laws that forbade African Americans and whites from marrying, AFER’s co-counsel in the Prop. 8 case, Ted Olson and David Boies, recorded a special message. They talk about how the Loving case, 44 years ago today, set an important precedent for the current fight for marriage equality.

Special thanks to Channel Road Films. www.channelroadfilms.com.

"It's a symbol for millions of gays and lesbians who would like to have the same rights

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:51:12 -0700

Chloé and I had our first wedding ceremony in Paris at a time when we could not be legally married in our home state of California. Now, we are legally married in our home state of California at a time when other same gendered couples would like to be legally married but can’t. Here is a story of a couple in France who are now a legally married same gendered couple at a time when no other same gendered couples can get married. Seriously, one day most of the US and Europe will look back on this time as not just shameful, but a total freaky joke played at the expense of many otherwise happy couples and families.

Law Firm Drops Defense Of DOMA “Many of us were stunned,...

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:11:51 -0700

Law Firm Drops Defense Of DOMA

“Many of us were stunned, shocked and angered when it became known that King & Spalding had taken on this case, and we are gratefully relieved to find out they had withdrawn,” said Jeff Graham, the executive director of the gay-rights group Georgia Equality. “The legal case is something that is really a thinly veiled political attack on gay and lesbian couples and families.” more…

BREAKING NEWS x 2!!!!! February 23, 2011: Marriage Equality...

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:55:16 -0800

BREAKING NEWS x 2!!!!!

February 23, 2011: Marriage Equality USA applauds President Obama’s historic decision to declare his support for a heightened standard of review and to stop defending the “Defense of Marriage Act” in pending lawsuits challenging DOMA as unconstitutional. The Attorney General has confirmed that the Department of Justice will no longer defend the measure, which severely limits the potential of states to honor or carry out same-sex marriages, in court. more…

Breaking: Olson and Boies file requests for the California Supreme Court to expedite Prop 8 case, and 9th Circuit to lift stay
Source: Prop 8 Trial Tracker, Wednesday, 02/23/11

On February 23, 2011, Ted Olson and David Boies on behalf of the American Foundation for Equal Rights announced they are filing a request with the California Supreme Court to expedite the Perry v. Schwarzenegger (Prop 8) case and hear oral arguments by the end of May, before summer recess. They are also filing a “Motion to Vacate Stay Pending Appeal” with the 9th Circuit to lift the stay while the California Supreme Court takes its time. As you may recall, one week ago the California Supreme Court announced it would consider the question from the 9th Circuit regarding proponents’ standing, and would hear oral arguments in September.

We just love Matt Baume at Stop8.org. He breaks down the...

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:00:18 -0800

We just love Matt Baume at Stop8.org. He breaks down the insanity of NOM, aka, the anti-equality hate group that funnels millions of dollars from a handful of uber-wealthy secret donors to states attempting to make us all equal citizens. Here is a video he made to help explain the commercial NOM launched in Rhode Island today to help scare away the gay.

Our friends Darla and Kori have been together 10 years, with as...

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:07:00 -0800

Our friends Darla and Kori have been together 10 years, with as many anniversaries as we have, and they are lovely people. Just how lovely? Check out the heart-warming and true-dat! it gets better video they made with their peers at Pixar. Class act folks, class act.

THIS WEEK IN MARRIAGE EQUALITY 10/24/10 Florida’s ban on...

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 15:18:00 -0700

THIS WEEK IN MARRIAGE EQUALITY

10/24/10

Florida’s ban on gay adoption came to an abrupt end on Oct.12 when the Florida Department of Children and Families opted not to appeal the adoption of two brothers by Frank Martin Gill of North Miami. This marks the end to a heinous law that allowed gay people to care for foster children but denied them the right to a proper family.

Could Meg Whitman revive the appeal of Prop 8? yes indeed...

Largest NH paper won’t print gay marriage notices reports SFGATE.com. New Hampshire is one of five states to have legalized gay marriage. Two men getting married in Portsmouth on Saturday wanted to publish a marriage notice in the Union Leader of Manchester but were refused.

Next month, eight UK couples will kick off a campaign to overturn gay marriage bans and bring just one type of union all UK families.

10/23/10

MySanAntonio.com reports that Catholic leaders, while hypocritically condemning any prejudice against gay people, have discontinued a long-standing mass offered quietly for more than 15 years to the gay and lesbian community. As LezGetReal.com points out, the move leaves the San Antonio Gay Catholic community, which included many same-sex couples with children, searching for a church in which to meet.

10/21/10

Scotusblog.com announced that the Ninth Circuit Court has scheduled a two-hour hearing on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 ban on gay marriage, to be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 6. The three judges on the panel will not be announced until about a week before the hearing. More…

Also on 12/6, Marriage Equality USA will host a morning vigil from 7:30-9:30am outside the James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse in San Francisco which is located at 95 Seventh Street (At Mission St). San Francisco, California 94103.

Freedomtomarry.org is gathering more and more signatures in their Stand Up to Maggie campaign. Maggie Gallagher, the unmarried face of the anti-marriage equality National Organization for Marriage (NOM), will receive a letter asking her to get out of the discrimination business and make a living off someone else’s back.

10/20/10

Alec Baldwin defends Gay Marriage for Fight Back NY. With over 150,000 views already, Alec is getting out the message that, hey, he wants to marry the man of his dreams!

10/18/10

The Washington Post reports that, in a brief filed with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Monday, the San Francisco city attorney’s office said Proposition 8’s sponsors failed to make a sound case for preventing gay couples from marrying.

ELECTION 2010: SUPPORT THE CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT US Now more...

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:57:00 -0700

ELECTION 2010: SUPPORT THE CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT US

Now more than ever, candidates across the US are willfully attacking the gay community in an effort to rally the anti-gay vote. We know it has been a rough financial year for many, but the time is NOW to give to the candidates running against those hate-filled individuals who seek to demean and destroy our families—and, in some cases. are calling to make our families ILLEGAL. No joke. Even if you can only give five bucks, do so. We are millions strong in the US and, together with our straight allies, we can aid in the candidates who support our community. Every dime helps.

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FORMER GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN OFFICE: Governor, CA

Jerry Brown has been an incredible advocate for equality in California since 1975. Seriously, cats. And his opponent, Meg-a-Mill Whitman? Well, she is def anti-equality, no doubt. Marriage matters, Meg. We say so. Forbes says so. The majority of Americans say so. Not Meg-a-Mill, though. She’s even admits Brown was a very effective Governor.

SENATOR HARRY REID OFFICE: Senate Nevada

All we can say is OMG OMG. Harry Reid’s opponent is Sharron Angle, a terribly anti-gay pathological liar. This is a VERY close race. The very notion of this person actually running our government is enough to make our stomachs turn. Angle is raising an incredible load of tea-baggin’ money, ya’ll. Donate to Reid. Seriously. Maddow explains just how the dough makes a difference.

TERRYL CLARK OFFICE: House of Representatives, Minnasota

Her opponent, current house crazy Rep. Michelle Bachmann, says that gay people are “a part of Satan,” that being gay is “personal enslavement” and a mental disorder. She spoke out against the federal hate crimes bill that protects gays and lesbians, saying that the bill would protect pedophiles. She thinks it’s “child abuse” to teach that being gay is normal. Can we get some cash to Clark, my friends?

SENATOR PATTY MURRAY OFFICE: Senate, Washington

Senator Patty Murray received a perfect 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign. And her opponent Dino Rossi? We like his own description on ourcampaign.com: Conservative - Anti-Gay Marriage - Pro-Life - Pro-Tort Reform - Married. Well how fortunate for you, Dino, that you can get married while millions of Americans await the same right.

MICHAEL BENNET OFFICE: Senate, Colorado

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet has unhesitatingly expressed support for LGBT issues. His opponent, Ken Buck, opposes letting gays serve openly in the military, “disagrees strongly with the concept of separation of church and state,” and hates Social Security. Oy. There is more. Yes, he is the guy that, as district attorney, refused to take a rape victim’s case, suggesting that the jury might view her allegations as a case of “buyer’s remorse.”

ALEXI GIANNOULIAS OFFICE: House of Representatives, Illinois

Alexi Giannoulias is a democrat who believes that marriage equality and ending discrimination against the LGBT community is the civil rights issue of our time. He says so on his campaign site. Alexi is running against Illinois Congressman Mark Kirk, who recently voted against repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”—the law that forbids gay troops from serving openly—and opposes marriage equality. Nevermind the rumors that Kirk is yet another closeted gay voting against equality. Ugh. Let’s get Alexi elected!

ANDREW CUOMO OFFICE: Governor, New York

Took his family to PRIDE NY 2010. Vows to make equality a reality in NY. A real family man with real family values for all. His opponent, Carl Paladino, thinks gay people are disgusting, saying that children should not be ‘brainwashed’ into thinking we are ‘acceptable.’ Paladino vows to veto equality, even if the NY Senate passes it. We are not disgusting, Carl. You are, sir.

The control of the Senate, The House, California and New York is at stake here. As Rachel Maddow points out, the culture wars are on. The tea-party and extreme right are using anti-gay ‘culture war’ campaigns to try to get into office. Our community and allies need to make sure these bigots don’t get elected. It is the only way to end this type of disgusting politics.

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John Cougar Mellencamp Tells NOM to back-off

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:22:00 -0700

It should be of no surprise to anyone fighting for marriage equality~ that the deceptively named “National Organization For Marriage” (NOM is against equal marriage rights for all) ~is up to their dirty tricks again. This time they are trying to pull the wool over the American public’s eyes by making it look like John Cougar Mellencamp is on their side. And well, he actually thinks we should have marriage equality in our “Little Pink Houses”. And yes, that is the song they used. Go figure. Just when you thought they couldn’t look any more ignorant. Snicker. Reminds of the time they launched the site 2M4M.org Hee Hee Hee Hee Ain’t that America home of the free ~Little pink houses for you and me! Read the full story here on prop8trialtracker.com

National Organization for Marriage drops $235K on Iowa TV campaign

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:22:26 -0700

Oy! Maggie and her mob of malcontents are at it again. Instead of focusing on their own families, if they indeed have one, they are dropping tons and tons of cash into Iowa to try to destroy the lives of happily married LGBT couples and to try to destroy the lives of three judges who enforced equal protection, as demanded by the Constitution.

Jason Hancock at the Iowa Independent reports that “the New Jersey-based anti-gay marriage group the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) spent more than $235,000 on a statewide television ad campaign calling for the rejection of all three Iowa Supreme Court justices facing a judicial retention election in November” more…

Your donation dollars at work. Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon,...

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:05:00 -0700

Your donation dollars at work. Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Tom Colicchio, Whoopi Goldberg, Moby, and Mark Ruffalo join the Human Rights Campaign to raise awareness for NY Marriage Equality. Click here to see the other videos and sign their petition. Every signature matters.

HRC says ” When the New York state Senate voted on marriage equality last December, we lost by 8 votes. To win, we need to change the math by defeating those senators who voted against us. With recent changes, we’re already two seats closer.” See the various ways you can Help us win these last six seats.

Even more on the whole republican support for marriage equality

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:48:06 -0700

Even more on the whole republican support for marriage equality

A must watch video from stop8.org that breaks down the blatant...

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:17:00 -0700

A must watch video from stop8.org that breaks down the blatant lies NOM, the ‘national organization for marriage’ is putting out once again to try to anger people re: the recent ruling declaring Prop 8 unconstitutional. NOM’s video is full of their usual tactics of deceit. It is all they have as reality eludes them time and time again.

GOP, Tazmania and Mexico City all lovin' gay marriage

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:59:00 -0700

Same-sex marriage gains GOP support

A Washington Post article today details that a growing number of Republicans are breaking with the party’s traditional stance to publicly state their support for same-sex marriage

Tasmania for marriage equality

ABC NEWS reports that the parliament of Tasmania approved a law to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions registered in other Australian states or countries.

We like Towleroad’s take on marriage equality and the GOP today Former McCain Campaign Manager Schmidt Says Gay Marriage a Conservative Issue

CNN posted this story about the global impact of LGBT travel and highlights Mexico City’s current push to attract sweet little newlyweds from around the world to honeymoon in their newly super gay friendly yes you can get married here now! Latin-American city

Separate Is Not Equal. Our friends Stuart and John illustrate...

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:22:00 -0700

Separate Is Not Equal. Our friends Stuart and John illustrate in this video the awkwardness of having a non-federally recognized marriage and that to be really equal we all need to be able to drink from the same fountain. The video also goes on to satirically illustrate the difficulties of a the less advantageous civil union or domestic partnership that fall far short of the legal protections, rights and societal inclusiveness of marriage.

More straight families for marriage equality

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:27:56 -0700

Let’s add Ugly Betty alum, Christopher Gorham, who played the adorable accountant Henry, to the list of of people who strongly support marriage equality. Not only did he and his wife and three cuties kids pose for the NoH8 Campaign, the actor chose to use that image on the Today show this morning instead of another pic of the family. Yet another family who not only doesn’t worry heteros will become extinct if we are allowed to marry, but looks forward to the day when we all have secured the blessing of liberty.