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2 lawsuits challenge US Defense of Marriage Act

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:27:50 +0000

(New York) Two new lawsuits have been filed on behalf of gay and lesbian couples in four states to challenge a 1996 law that denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

The lawsuits were(...)

New England may see long-term boost from gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:00:34 +0000

New England might attract a new, young, “creative class” – thanks to marriage equality in every state but Rhode Island.

“It will be a selling point when it comes to trying to lure people with(...)

Should gay marriage remain a states issue?

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:25:19 +0000

(San Francisco, California) California’s status as a guardian of gay rights slipped this week when its highest court upheld a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage, even as other states(...)

Gay foes move to halt Maine gay marriage law

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:07:24 +0000

(Augusta, Maine) Opponents of same-sex marriage have wasted no time in moving to block Maine’s new law allowing gay and lesbian couples to wed.

The conservative Maine Marriage Alliance filed a(...)

NH gov. tests political wind on gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:21:38 +0000

(Concord, New Hampshire) The legalization of gay marriage in New Hampshire hinges on the next move of Gov. John Lynch, who remains uncommitted but has said he believes the word “marriage” should(...)

Gay marriage becomes law in Maine

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:21:46 +0000

(Augusta, Maine) Gov. John Baldacci signed legislation Wednesday allowing same-sex marriage in Maine, minutes after it received final approval in the legislature.

Maine is the fifth state to(...)

NH marriage bill advances

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:17:39 +0000

(Concord, New Hampshire) Legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry is headed to a final vote Wednesday in the New Hampshire House.

The bill was approved by the Senate last week with(...)

Marriage equality bill passes Maine Senate

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:49:51 +0000

(Augusta, Maine) The Maine Senate on Thursday gave initial approval to legislation that would permit same-sex couples to marry.

The Senate voted 21-14 to approve the measure, following an(...)

NH gov mum on marriage bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:40:09 +0000

(Concord, New Hampshire) New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch remains silent on whether he will sign or veto a bill legalizing same-sex marriage.

Lynch has said he believes the current civil union law(...)

NH Senate votes for gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:04:43 +0000

(Concord, New Hampshire) The New Hampshire Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would make the state the fifth in the nation to grant marriage equality.

The 13-11 vote came despite a(...)