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The US Supreme Court is widely expected to overturn California’s Prop 8 next week, even if they do it on a technicality. But if the court declines to do so, marriage equality activists plan to take the issue to the ballot again. The LA Times reports: “If we lose, we’re going to fight like hell […]
City council meeting from June 18th 2013: Agenda items covered were: Proceed with rescinding the June “Pride Month” proclamation and replacing with non-LGBT inclusive proclamation.The city attorney denied the request for an immediate vote on rescinding and approving the new proclamation on legal grounds that the items were clearly described as a vote
More thoughts, analysis and speculation on the upcoming Supreme Court rulings on Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act. John Gallagher at Queerty wonders if the Supremes follow marriage equality polling: One way or another, public opinion has to count. It did in the past, to our detriment. It was public opinion on homosexuality
Dear opponents of marriage equality, As the time for SCOTUS to weigh in on DOMA and Prop 8 nears, I’ve noticed that y’all are becoming slightly shriller (if such a thing is possible) in your insistence on the dire consequences of permitting same-sex couples to marry. All of these objections are ludicrous. They would have
The US Supreme Court has announced the dates on which it will make rulings this month. They are next Monday, and Monday, June 24. This means that it’s possible that California could return to marriage equality as soon as Monday, although many court watchers believe that the decision on Prop 8 and DOMA will not
A new pew poll says that almost three quarters of Americans think gay marriage is now inevitable. Queerty reports: According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, 72% of Americans believe you can’t stop the same-sex marriage beat. 85% of that number identified as gay marriage supporters and 59% as opponents. Interestingly, Republicans
The Pentagon has identified some benefits that can be extended to gay and lesbian spouses of military members in spite of DOMA. Matthew Tharrett at Queerty reports: Beginning September 1, LGBT servicemember spouses will be eligible to receive identification cards allowing them to claim education, survivor, commissary, travel, counseling and transportation benefits. Although the Defense
As the US Supreme Court gets ready to rule on marriage equality, likely later this month, articles about the pending rulings and what they will mean are starting to pop up again. Lambda Legal chimes in with a new infographic on how the rulings might go down. Joe.My.God reports: On Monday the Supreme Court will
I am not entirely sure how to start this article or which direction I want to start from. What I do know is that I hope to instill enough courage and confidence when you finish reading this article. The City of Visalia has now issued a proclamation for their LGBTQ population for two consecutive
An anti marriage equality attorney has admitted to feeling same sex attraction as a teenager, Gay Star News reports: Pacific Justice Institute president Brad Dacus has admitted to past same-sex attractions in a discussion with gay rights activist and YouTube personality Jeff 4 Justice and has apologized for a 2008 speech he gave which referenced
