Now that civil unions are the law, same-sex couples are a step closer to achieving full marriage equality with heterosexual couples.
Mile High Victory As Civil Unions Become Law In Colorado
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
Tag Archive for Same-sex marriage
Anti-Gay Rap Elicits Hilarious Response From Daniel Tosh NSFW (VIDEO)
by Justin Acuff •
Always offensive and usually hilarious, insult comedian Daniel Tosh isn’t one that is typically recognized for progressive activism when it comes to civil rights.
In One Short Sentence, A GOP Senator Describes Everything That’s Wrong With Republicans (VIDEO)
by Wendy Gittleson •
Church Stops Doing Weddings Until Same-Sex Couples Have Equality In North Carolina
by Justin Acuff •
A church in North Carolina took an admirable and interesting step recently in the battle for equal marriage rights for same-sex couples, refusing to sign marriage licenses until same-sex couples have equal rights.
GOP Rep. Turns Against Marriage Equality Convert, Rob Portman (VIDEO)
by Wendy Gittleson •
Not all in the Republican party think Portman’s familial support is the right thing to do.
President Obama Suggests States Banning Gay Marriage Is Unconstitutional (VIDEO)
by Tiffany Willis •
President Obama has been the catalyst for progressive change, which is what we asked of him when we elected him.
Illinois GOP Rep. Says Gay Relationships Are ‘Disordered’ And Her NO On Equality Is ‘Courageous’
by Rika Christensen •
‘They’re trying to weasel their way in to acceptability so they can start to push their agenda down into the schools…’
Illinois GOP Split On Whether To Fire Chairman Over Support Of Gay Marriage
by Rika Christensen •
The Illinois GOP recently canceled a meeting intended to decide whether to fire their chairman, Pat Brady, for his support of gay marriage
Prominent GOPers Send Message To SCOTUS: Affirm Gays’ Right To Marry
by Deborah Montesano •
The basic argument contained in the brief is that acknowledging the validity of same-sex marriage promotes the conservative values of limited government and individual freedom.
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman Urges Party To Embrace Gay Marriage
by Stephen D. Foster Jr. •
But while Huntsman’s words are powerful, it will be hard – damn near impossible – to convince the far right conservatives who have a stranglehold on the Republican Party.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Gains First Ever GOP Co-Sponsor
by Deborah Montesano •
Just when it seems that Republicans with integrity have become extinct, out of nowhere — or rather, out of Andover, Minnesota — comes Branden Petersen.
EHarmony Loves Gays … Really … They Really Do … Really
by Teeluck Sooknarine •
Warren described himself as a follower of Jesus but I think he has not asked himself, ‘What would Jesus do.’ I’m sure the answer would surprise and disgust him.
Valentine’s Day Sweet For Illinois Same Sex Couples – Marriage Equality Set To Pass
by Wendi Petit •
This Valentines Day will be extra sweet for Illinois families, as it stands to become the 10th state to approve marriage equality in the United States.
After The Repeal Of DADT – LGBT People Are Still Second Class Military Personnel
by Wendy Gittleson •
There’s plenty in the memo for everyone, including civil rights advocates and right-wing Christian bigots, to hate.
Focus On The Family’s Director Calls Marriage Equality ‘A Really Pernicious Lie of Satan’
by Rika Christensen •
Glenn Stanton invents his own history, claiming that same sex marriage leads to the destruction of society
Jim Nabors AKA Gomer Pyle Marries Long-Time, Same Sex Partner At Age 82
by Deborah Montesano •
Surprise, surprise, surprise! Gomer Pyle finally got married at age 82–or at least his alter-ego, Jim Nabors, did.
Republicans: We Have Great Ideals, But The People Just Don’t Get Them
by Rika Christensen •
The issue, however, is their message, not just the way it’s being delivered, though how they’ve been communicating that message hasn’t been helping (Romney’s 47% comment, for instance).
America’s National Cathedral Will Perform Same-Sex Weddings
by T. Steelman •
Since marriage equality is now the law in Washington D.C. and nearby Maryland, the National Cathedral’s officials decided that their diocese would offer the ceremony.
Illinois Misses Opportunity To Pass Marriage Equality Bill
by Wendi Petit •
Support by both parties, the governor, and President Obama was not enough to get marriage equality passed in Illinois.
Christian Dean Says Gay Marriage Will Cause Civil War (VIDEO)
by Justin Acuff •
‘This could be the Roe versus Wade of marriage and family, that has catastrophic consequences that could be the unraveling of the United States.’