Equal Rights

Supreme Court to allow Obama Administration to argue against Prop 8 law

SDGLN Staff
March 16th, 2013

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that the Obama Administration can have time to speak during the oral arguments on March 26 involving the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8 law that took away marriage equality in the Golden State.

Speaker John Boehner "can’t imagine" his gay marriage views shifting | VIDEO

Benjamin Bell - ABC News
March 16th, 2013

WASHINGTON -- Hours after Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman bucked his party and came out in support of gay marriage, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) reaffirmed his position against it in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz for “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” that will air on Sunday.

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Poll: Majority of Americans believe marriage equality is a civil rights issue

LGBTQ Nation Staff
March 15th, 2013

A new poll finds that the majority of Americans believe that marriage equality is a civil rights issue, and that it will inevitably become legal – whether they support it or not.

U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s gay son leads to a change of heart on marriage equality | VIDEO

SDGLN and LGBTQ Nation
March 15th, 2013

WASHINGTON — Conservative U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), announced Thursday he has reversed his longtime opposition to same-sex marriage, saying he has evolved on the issue after learning two years ago that his now 21-year-old son, Will, is gay.

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Dueling rallies planned for Prop 8/DOMA week at Supreme Court | UPDATED

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
March 15th, 2013

WASHINGTON – Supporters and opponents of marriage equality are busy making final plans for large rallies in Washington, D.C., during the last week of March when the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on two high-profile cases involving California’s Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

Obama: I cannot imagine a constitutional justification for gay marriage bans

LGBTQ Nation Staff
March 14th, 2013

Signaling further evolution on the issue of marriage equality for gays and lesbians, President Barack Obama said he could not imagine a circumstance in which a state could legally justify banning same-sex marriage.

In an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, which aired Wednesday evening on “Nightline,” Obama waded into an issue he initially said should be left to the states.

Michigan tribal chairman to sign marriage bill into law

SDGLN Staff
March 14th, 2013

HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. – The tribal chairman of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians said he plans on Friday to sign into law the bill legalizing marriage equality for tribal members.

On March 3, the tribal council voted 5-4 to approve the marriage bill.

LGBT community, Catholics react to election of Pope Francis

Ross Murray - GLAAD Director of Religion, Faith and Values
March 14th, 2013

The selection of Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as Pope Francis stirred immediate reactions by LGBT advocates, both in the U.S. and Argentina.

Minnesota state House committee approves same-sex marriage bill

LGBTQ Nation Staff
March 13th, 2013

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota House committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage.

The House Civil Law Committee approved the measure on a 10-7 party-line vote, with all Democrats in favor and all Republicans opposed.

New Zealand one vote away from legalizing marriage equality

SDGLN Staff
March 13th, 2013

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- MPs voted 77-44 on Wednesday to advance a bill that would bring marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples in New Zealand.

The third and final vote is expected to come in April, and passage is all but assured.

If the bill is approved, the law will go into effect in August.

MP Louisa Wall, who is gay, is the bill's sponsor. She opened debate on Wednesday by wrapping up the whole issue in one sentence: "It's not about gay marriage, same-sex marriage or straight marriage," Wall said. "It's about equality."

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