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Clock now ticking on DOMA appeals

logointern1 — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00:01 +0000

It’s been 40 days since U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Tauro ruled—in two cases—that the federal benefits provision in the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.

But the Department(...)

Obama on legality of DOMA? Who knows!?

logointern1 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:00:38 +0000

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said in an exchange with The Advocate that he didn’t know how Obama viewed the legality of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Gibbs said: “I have not(...)

Hawaii lawsuit seeks equal rights for gay couples

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:09:50 +0000

(Honolulu) Six gay couples in Hawaii are filing a lawsuit Thursday asking for the same rights as married couples, three weeks after Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a same-sex civil unions measure.

The(...)

Members of Congress respond to DOMA decision

logointern1 — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:00:21 +0000

While the White House has been silent regarding the Mass. judge’s finding that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, members of Congress have begun to respond.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler(...)

Explanation of the DOMA decision

logointern1 — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:27:05 +0000

Federal District Court Judge Joseph Tauro ruled today that section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Read Lisa Keen’s full story for quotes and context.

Tauro ruled based on(...)

Withers: Is Obama the first gay president?

James Withers — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:12:01 +0000

No way to prepare you for this. So here it is: the Family Research Council thinks Barack Obama could be the first gay president because of his fealty to “the homosexual agenda.”

“Since taking(...)

US asks court to dismiss challenge to marriage law

Jennifer Vanasco — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:30:45 +0000

(Boston) The Department of Justice on Friday asked a federal judge in Boston to dismiss a lawsuit that claims a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is(...)

Frank not on board with DOMA bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:01:20 +0000

(Washington) A bill seeking to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was introduced today but this “top priority” for the community is already relegated to a legislative(...)

Backers of gay marriage want to repeal federal law

Jennifer Vanasco — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:28:29 +0000

(Washington) Gay marriage supporters are moving to repeal a law that denies federal benefits to same-sex couples, but there’s little chance of a vote this year.

Repeal legislation to be(...)

Money Matters 2: How does marriage affect personal finance?

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:42:19 +0000

Marriage is a financial contract – married straight people automatically get benefits we don’t, no matter what state we’re partnered, unioned or married in. Financial guru Suze Orman says unti(...)