State Roadblocks Could Complicate Marriage Momentum

If the Supreme Court doesn’t end bans on same-sex couples’ marriages in all 50 states this June, then the constitutional bans in most of the states across the country could prove a stumbling block to the current momentum in the years to come.

Chris Geidner a day ago 21 responses

Watch NYU Honor Edith Windsor, DOMA’s Supreme Court Plaintiff

“As the highest court in the land deliberates your case … you, our beloved graduate, are a moving testament to the power and tenacity of this nation’s evolving search for justice and equality,” New York University President John Sexton said at the school’s commencement Wednesday. Windsor received the school’s presidential medal.

Chris Geidner a day ago 18 responses

LGBT Job Discrimination Bill Won’t See Action Until July, Senator Says

Advocates — and the bill’s lead sponsor — had hoped the chairman would consider the bill, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, in his committee in May or June. It won’t happen until “probably after the Fourth of July break,” Iowa’s Tom Harkin says.

Chris Geidner 2 days ago 2 responses

Democrats Let Sen. Patrick Leahy Stand Alone In Support Of Gay Couples

The marriage equality bandwagon had only one member Tuesday, after Democrats abandoned their push to include gay and lesbian couples in immigration legislation. “Shameful,” says an activist.

Chris Geidner 3 days ago 24 responses

Sen. Patrick Leahy Withdraws Amendment To Include Gay Couples In Immigration Reform Bill

“I don’t want to be the senator who asks Americans to choose between the love of their life and the love of their country,” Leahy says. Four Democrats on the committee said they would not support the amendment.

Chris Geidner 4 days ago 24 responses

For Gay Couples Seeking Immigration Reform, All Eyes On Sen. Patrick Leahy

When it comes to the question of whether same-sex couples will be included in immigration reform, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Leahy “is going to make that decision,” Majority Leader Harry Reid says.

Chris Geidner 4 days ago 3 responses

Obama Went Off Script To Address Gay Grads Directly At Morehouse College

A slight change in the language, but a significant change in meaning. Instead of a veiled reference to same-sex couples, Obama made the language direct.

Chris Geidner 5 days ago 43 responses

Watch What Happens When Andy Cohen Raises Money For Democrats

Bravo’s Andy Cohen gets political. A big fan of the first lady, Cohen talks about hosting a Democratic LGBT fundraising event next week — and how he hopes to get married.

Chris Geidner 5 days ago 17 responses

French President Hollande Signs Marriage Equality Bill

Gay and lesbian couples in France will be able to marry beginning May 28. The new law also legalizes adoption for same-sex couples.

Chris Geidner a week ago 49 responses