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A Friend in the White House?

barbarasimon — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:31:28 +0000

President Obama speaks out on issues important to LGBT Americans, explaining why he says they have a friend in the White House. Plus for the first time an American president includes homophobia in a speech about intolerance at a former Nazi concentration camp. Ross Palombo reports.

Vanasco: Uproar in NY Senate – gay marriage gone?

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:22:16 +0000

The New York Times is reporting that the Democrats have suddenly – and unexpectedly – lost control of the NYS Senate after two Democrats defected.

This comes after gay marriage advocates were(...)

NH gay marriage ballot question thwarted

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:23:35 +0000

As the legislature haggles with Gov. John Lynch over the wording of a bill to provide marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples, Republicans attempted to seize an opportunity to propose the issue be put to voters in a non-binding referendum.

Anti-bullying bill advances in NC

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:00:03 +0000

(Raleigh, North Carolina) Tough anti-bullying legislation is headed for a final vote in the North Carolina Senate, despite efforts by conservatives to strip out protections for LGBT(...)

Oregon tweaks DP law

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:46:40 +0000

(Salem, Oregon) The Oregon House has passed legislation aimed at clarifying several sections of its domestic partner law that LGBT groups said were ambiguous or confusing.

The domestic partner(...)

Massive crowd as Maine lawmakers take up gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:32:22 +0000

(Augusta, Maine) Thousands of people thronged into the Augusta Civic Center as Maine lawmakers began the first public hearings on a bill that would allow equal marriage in the state.

The(...)

Poll: Wide support for gay marriage in NY

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:29:29 +0000

(New York City) A new poll shows that there is broad support for same-sex marriage in New York State, but not for Gov. David Paterson (D).

The Siena College poll released Monday was taken just(...)

Vt Gov flooded with mail over gay marriage veto threat

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:20:35 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing “backbone” in the face of pressure from gay rights(...)

Illinois takes up gay marriage bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:22:35 +0000

(Springfield, Illinois) Openly gay state Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) has filed legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry in Illinois.

The bill is slated for discussion Tuesday in(...)

Gay Foes Given Time To Gather Support for Ballot Measure

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:54 +0000

(Little Rock, Arkansas) A socially conservative group, seeking a ballot measure which would ban unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas, has failed to collect enough valid signatures. However, since the number collected fell within the state “grace” guideline, the group has another 30 days to get the additional signatures. The Arkansas Family Council Action Committee [...]