365 Gay News » delaware

Withers: Weiner will take leave of absence

James Withers — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:02:43 +0000

Rep. Anthony Weiner will take a leave of absence from the House. According to spokesperson Risa Heller, the embattled congressman is going to seek treatment.

“Congressman Weiner departed this(...)

Delaware governor signs civil unions bill into law

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:00:11 +0000

(Wilmington, Del.) Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has signed a bill into law that gives same-sex couples legal protections and recognition beginning in 2012.

It makes Delaware the eighth state to(...)

Del. civil unions law heads to gov’s desk

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:00:50 +0000

(Dover, Del.) Delaware lawmakers have approved a bill authorizing same-sex civil unions and Democratic Gov. Jack Markell says he looks forward to signing the measure into law.

With Markell’s(...)

Delaware elects first openly gay mayor

logointern3 — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:00:47 +0000

On Tuesday, Delaware City elected John Buchheit as the state’s first openly gay mayor.

Delaware’s initial reception of Buchheit was less than friendly – he found gay slurs on the side of his(...)

Delaware civil unions bill clears state sen. committee

logointern3 — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:28:15 +0000

The Delaware civil unions bill won its first legislative battle on Wednesday after two hours of testimony. With the support of four out of the six Senate Administration and Election committee(...)

Civil union bills make way through Delaware and Colorado Senates

logointern1 — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:00:11 +0000

Delaware took its first legislative step to give gay couples the same legal opportunities as married couples by introducing a civil union bill in the state Senate.

Sen. David P. Sokola (D-Newark(...)

Thursday Watercooler: Minister wants federal oversight of gays

James Withers — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:13:25 +0000

University of Michigan student speaks out. Chris Armstrong, president of the University of Michigan’s student body, spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper last night. As most know, the college(...)

Monday Watercooler: O’Donnell’s former gay aide speaks out

James Withers — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:41:10 +0000

Pastor says if he were mayor he would deal with gay issues only if boredom struck. Illinois State Senator James Meeks made it easier for whom gay Chicagoans will not vote for in the future(...)

Thursday Watercooler: Shady Wyoming couple drops suit

James Withers — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:40:28 +0000

Delaware Republicans gulp their crazy tea. Not much to add to Tea Party “it girl” Christine O’Donnell. She has issues with evolution, thought AIDS received too much federal funding, and now is(...)

Del. agency sorry for saying what not to say

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:38:08 +0000

(Dover, Del.) Delaware’s Transportation Secretary has apologized after a department newsletter on diversity offended minority employees by spelling out many of the slurs that it advised workers(...)