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Hawaii same-sex couples celebrate new year by exchanging vows
HONOLULU — For Donna Gedge and Monica Montgomery, the path to becoming a legally recognized lesbian couple took 33 years. One hour after midnight Hawaiian time in the New Year, their dream became a reality as they and another couple became the first same-sex couples to enter into civil unions in Hawaii under a new law that took effect with the New Year.
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2011: An ‘epic year of transformation’ for marriage equality in the U.S.
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.
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Hawaii set to recognize its first same-sex civil unions on January 1
HONOLULU — In a private ceremony set for just after midnight on Sunday, January 1, four same sex couples will enter into civil unions as the state’s new civil unions law takes effect.
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Lesbian couple files discrimination suit against Honolulu bed and breakfast
HONOLULU — Lambda Legal on Monday filed a discrimination lawsuit in the First Circuit Court of Hawaii on behalf of a lesbian couple rejected by a commercial business establishment, the Aloha Bed & Breakfast, because of the owner’s personal anti-gay beliefs.
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What’s next for Prop 8? Ruling on California gay marriage ban expected any time
Prop 8’s finished — or at least, oral arguments in the appeals court are all done. Now a ruling on California’s marriage ban could come at any minute. A couple in Hawaii sues for marriage; Scotland may reform its marriage laws; Australian legislators are moving towards equality but the battle’s still far from over.
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Lesbian couple sues state of Hawaii over right to marry
A lesbian couple is suing the state of Hawaii in federal court over the state’s denial of same-sex marriage, claiming that the state’s refusal to issue them a marriage license violates their due process and equal protection rights guaranteed them by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Poll: Nearly half of Hawaiian voters back same-sex marriage
According to a new poll, 49 percent of Hawaii voters say they want to see same-sex marriage legalized in the Aloha state.
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Former Hawaii governor who vetoed same-sex civil unions announces U.S. Senate bid
HONOLULU — Former Republican Governor Linda Lingle on Tuesday announced that she will be a candidate for the U.S. Senate Seat currently held by retiring Democrat, Daniel Akaka.
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Hawaii Governor signs transgender workplace protections bill into law
Hawaii’s Gov. Neil Abercrombie on Thursday signed into law House Bill 546, a bill that prohibits workplace discrimination against transgender people.
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Hawaii House approves transgender workplace protections bill
The Hawaii state House of Representatives on Monday approved legislation that would prohibit workplace discrimination against transgender people.