Wyoming

2011: An 'epic year of transformation' for marriage equality in the U.S.

2011: An 'epic year of transformation' for marriage equality in the U.S.

Saturday, December 31, 2011
One leading advocate called 2011 an “epic” year for marriage equality. Was it? While only one state -- New York -- enacted full marriage rights for same-sex couples, it was the most populous state to do so. Five other states also moved closer to marriage equality than ever before. Public opinion shifted dramatically towards supporting equality. And the Obama administration announced that it no longer considers a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act constitutional.
High school coach resigns over sexist, anti-gay survey, will retain job as guidance counselor

High school coach resigns over sexist, anti-gay survey, will retain job as guidance counselor

Saturday, November 12, 2011
CASPER, Wy. -- A high school football coach in Buffalo, Wy., has resigned after distributing a mock survey entitled the "Hurt Feelings Report," in which responses for players to check off included, "I am a pussy," "I am a queer," and "I am a little bitch."
Wyoming Supreme Court ruling will allow state jurisdiction in same-sex divorces

Wyoming Supreme Court ruling will allow state jurisdiction in same-sex divorces

Thursday, June 9, 2011
The Wyoming Supreme Court this week ruled the state’s courts have jurisdiction to grant the divorce of a lesbian couple who were legally married in Canada.
Bill banning recognition of gay unions rejected in Wyoming Senate

Bill banning recognition of gay unions rejected in Wyoming Senate

Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The Wyoming Senate late Wednesday voted to reject House Bill 74, which would have banned out-of-state gay marriage from being recognized. The bill is now dead for the remainder of this year's legislative session.
Wyoming House committee passes bill to invalidate out-of-state gay marriages

Wyoming House committee passes bill to invalidate out-of-state gay marriages

Tuesday, March 1, 2011
In the final minutes of the day, a House committee voted 4-2 on Tuesday to approve a bill which would invalidate same-sex marriages performed out-of-state. The bill has until Thursday to pass both the House and the Senate.
Wyoming anti-gay marriage bill dies in state legislature

Wyoming anti-gay marriage bill dies in state legislature

Monday, February 28, 2011
A proposed amendment to the Wyoming Constitution that would have banned recognition of same-sex marriages performed in other states, expired Friday when it missed a procedural deadline set in the state House.
Wyoming state Senate votes to prohibit recognition of same-sex unions

Wyoming state Senate votes to prohibit recognition of same-sex unions

Saturday, February 19, 2011
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The Wyoming state Senate on Friday voted in favor of House Bill 74, which would prohibit recognition of same-sex marriages legally performed outside the state.
Wyoming legislature advances anti-gay marriage bills

Wyoming legislature advances anti-gay marriage bills

Saturday, January 22, 2011
The Wyoming state House this week advanced legislation that would prohibit recognition of out-of-state gay marriages, while a Senate committee approved a resolution aimed at a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in the so-called "Equality State."
Wyoming GOP plans to reintroduce defense of marriage measure

Wyoming GOP plans to reintroduce defense of marriage measure

Saturday, January 1, 2011
Republican legislators in Wyoming are planning to reintroduce a defense of marriage law that would bar the state from recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other states.
Ten states file anti-gay marriage brief in Proposition 8 appeal

Ten states file anti-gay marriage brief in Proposition 8 appeal

Saturday, September 25, 2010
Ten U.S. states signed onto a legal brief Friday in opposition to same-sex marriage, claiming a federal court “exceeded its judicial authority” when it ruled that California's Proposition 8 -- [...]
‘The Meaning of Matthew…’ –  Judy Shepard’s journey, and crusade for gay rights

‘The Meaning of Matthew…’ – Judy Shepard’s journey, and crusade for gay rights

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard shocked the nation. The 21 year-old college student was viciously murdered in Laramie, WY, bludgeoned to death while tied to a fence. Matthew was [...]
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