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U.S. government rips man away from AIDS-afflicted spouse
After some legal wins in the cases of bi-national gay and lesbian couples, this devastating story comes out of San Francisco. The San Francisco Chronicle reports on Bradford Wells, a U.S. citizen, and Anthony John Makk, a citizen of Australia. The two were legally married in Massachusetts seven years ago and have lived together 19 […]
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Congress lashes out at gay families, APA supports gay marriage
It’s been a busy week, with an incredibly offensive anti-gay brief coming out of Congress. But a surprise announcement from the American Psychological Association could put a stop to such briefs in the future.
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Study: LGBT equality movement seriously outspent; needs more focus, money
The LGBT movement is making progress, but it’s being seriously outspent by opponents and still has “a long way” to go to reach equality. That’s the conclusion of an in-depth analysis by an independent think tank.
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NOM whining that Al Franken ‘ambushed’ Tom Minnery during DOMA hearing
Over two weeks after an incident in which a Focus on the Family spokesperson was busted during a Congressional hearing for distorting a study, the National Organization for Marriage is trying to sneak in a defense of that spokesperson.
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The latest wrinkle in the Prop 8 trial, New York challenges DOMA
A new twist in the Prop 8 case, with a court date coming just days after a controversial new judge is expected to join the Supreme Court. New York launches its own attack on the Defense of Marriage Act, and polling brings mostly good news, and a little bad.
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New York joins Massachusetts in challenging constitutionality of DOMA
After legalizing same-sex marriages last month, New York State now has joined Massachusetts in challenging the federal governments Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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New York gay couples marry, Al Franken catches a fibber in DOMA hearing
Pretty quiet week, nothing too exciting — except everyone in New York getting married! Plus hearings on DOMA repeal, with Al Franken calling out an anti-gay liar. Plus more news from Maryland to Washington state. This week’s Marriage News Watch is here.
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Tom Minnery’s lies are commonplace in religious right data
Minnery’s misreading of study in order present a bad picture of same-sex households is commonplace in religious right data. Often times, religious right spokespeople will cite studies which have nothing to do with same-sex households in order to claim that these households are not the best place to raise children.
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Boehner: ‘DOMA is law of the land, and should remain law of the land’
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) this week indicated that he would not bring up the “Respect For Marriage Act” up for a vote in the House of Representatives.
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Durham N.C. city council passes resolution opposing anti-gay marriage amendment
The Durham, N.C. City Council on Thursday passed a resolution stating its opposition to a proposed state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. The resolution, sponsored by Councilman Mike Woodward, was passed unanimously by the seven member council.