Chris Jarvis

Civil Unions in Hawaii

Hawaii has approved CIVIL UNIONS… HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Legislature approved a bill on Wednesday allowing civil unions for same-sex couples, sending the measure to the state’s Democratic governor, who has said he will sign it into law. Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie’s office said he intends to sign the bill within 10 days, and […]

BREAKING NEWS: CA Supreme Court Will Consider Standing of Appeal

What this means is that the CA Supreme Court will hear the case as to whether ballot proposition sponsors have the right to bring the appeal in the Prop 8 case, nothing more. If they decide they do not, the case dies and same sex marriage is legal in CA. If they do then the

Supreme Court Decides Today On Prop 8 Case

Courtesy LA Times The California Supreme Court will meet behind closed doors Wednesday to deal with a pressing question in the legal battle over gay marriage in California. The justices will review a request by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to determine whether Proposition 8’s sponsors have the legal standing to defend the

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Abby Dees * Civil Rights Attorney

Last year, I sat down with Abby Dees at a Starbucks here in Fresno to interview her about her book, Queer Questions, Straight Talk. That book, a short, smart and humor filled,  yet serious take on communications between straights and gays is a suggested read. Lately, Abby is utilizing her talents as a civil rights