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Wis. governor wants judge to delay lawsuit challenging gay marriage ban
MADISON, Wis. — Attorneys representing Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s administration have asked a federal judge to either delay a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s gay marriage ban or stay out of the case completely.
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Wis. governor senses ‘no significant movement’ to undo gay marriage ban
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker, a staunch defender of Wisconsin’s same-sex marriage ban, said Wednesday that he senses no “significant movement” to undo the law even though a federal lawsuit filed Monday challenges its constitutionality.
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Same-sex couples file federal lawsuit challenging Wis. gay marriage ban
MADISON, Wis. — A group of same-sex couples filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging Wisconsin’s ban on gay marriage, arguing the prohibition is unconstitutional and denies them civil rights married couples enjoy.
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Prisoners of love: Wis. gay couples who marry elsewhere could be jailed
Under an arcane and seldom enforced “marriage evasion” law, Wisconsin same-sex couples who tie the knot in a marriage-equality state, such as neighboring Iowa or Minnesota, could face nine months in jail and a $10,000 fine when they return home as newlyweds.
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PHOTOS: Millions flock to pride events just days after Supreme Court rulings
SAN FRANCISCO — Millions of gay rights supporters crowded parade routes in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis and other major U.S. cities to celebrate what once was unimaginable — two Supreme Court victories on same-sex marriage.
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Out Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin addresses Democratic Convention
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), one of only four openly-LGBT members of Congress, took the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, in a a prime-time opportunity to introduce herself to the nation.
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Arrest made in connection with brutal murder of Scotland gay man
CUMNOCK, Ayrshire, Scotland — Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the brutal murder of Stuart Walker, gay man who was found beaten, burned and left by the side of a road in Ayrshire, Scotland last weekend.
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Brown, Lively cite Christian faith as source of passion against ‘radical gay agenda’
I have given up on trying to influence either Brown or Lively, both with whom I have had extensive interaction. But, watching and listening, are well-intended, good Christian people trying to discern the truth in this dialogue. All one needs do is pay attention to the tone of the message.
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God does have a ‘better way’ — Don’t stand in the path of it
Be advised, you do not dictate the rules for God’s House of Worship. God does have a much better way. If you can’t figure it out or understand it, get out of the way, because a revival is hitting the LGBT Christian community and more are navigating their way around your “repent or burn” banners…
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Family Research Council statement needs a little ‘editing’
Last year when the Southern Poverty Law Center named several religious right groups as anti-gay hate groups, many of them united (with the Family Research Council – one of the groups named – leading the way) in a campaign with the semi- catchy title of Start Debating/Stop Hating…