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Prop 8 News Round Up From Yesterday
01/12/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire Yesterday, the Federal trial concerning Prop 8 began. Lez Get Real has our own Melanie Nathan there covering the trial. The trial itself is of great interest for the LGBT Community as it could become the standard... (Continue reading)
Prop 8 Trial URGENT UPDATE: Despite Cameras Approved – we need more signatures
From a San Jose Mercury News article: “Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker approved court-operated cameras in his courtroom for delayed release on YouTube, but rejected a bid by media organizations to televise the proceedings themselves for live broadcast.” This decision... (Continue reading)
Judge Walker Will Allow TV Cameras -82,000 responded to call for public interest
The Prop 8 Trial will start on the 11th of January here in San Francisco. You all did a stellar job of insisting on Cameras in the Court Room. Equality AMERICA is reporting -that the Judge has ruled in favor... (Continue reading)
State Senator Wants New Mexico To Enshrine Marriage Discrimination Into State Constitution
12/21/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire New Mexico Republican State Senator wants to make it so that the Constitution of that state includes a provision redefining marriage as being between one man and one woman. Marriage, as an institution, has only been... (Continue reading)
Prop 8 Campaign Appeal Order to Disclose Campaign’s Discriminatory Intent
Written on 2 Dec, 2009 at 2:04 in Featured | viewed times | 2 Comments
By Melanie Nathan – Two California couples, gay men from Burbank and lesbians from Berkeley, instituted an action asserting that their constitutional rights to due process and equal protection were violated by Proposition 8’s passage. They were unable... (Continue reading)
A Bombshell for DOMA – Judge in California Challenges Executive Branch
Written on 27 Nov, 2009 at 20:58 in Activism, Commentary, Family, Family Equality, Featured, Hot Topics, In The Courts, News, Op-Eds, People, Relationship Rights, Relationships, Special Reports | viewed times | 4 Comments
by Melanie Nathan: I do not go a single day without wondering how the Federal Government can usurp the rights I have been given by my State, which rights in essence are nothing more than civil rights providing me with... (Continue reading)
Hate Crimes Against LGBT-Americans and Jews Rose In California in 2008
11/14/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire In 2008, in the lead up to the Prop 8 ballot fight, hate crimes against gays and lesbians rose significantly. While hate crimes against two specific groups rose significantly, biased motivated crimes over all dropped. ... (Continue reading)
Learning The Lockstep Tango -Time to Tune up DEMS
Written on 8 Nov, 2009 at 13:09 in Commentary, Family, Family Life, Featured, Health, Hot Topics, Lifestyle, News, Op-Eds, Politics, Special Reports | viewed times | 0 Comments
By Melanie Nathan - If there is one thing to come out of healthcare reform’s ultimate house bill, is the need for the Democrats to take lessons in the “Lockstep Tango” and who would be better teachers than the experts... (Continue reading)
Physician testifies against equality because “an anus is for something to come out of and for nothing to go into”
Written on 5 Nov, 2009 at 3:33 in A Gay Girl's View, Activism, Anti-Gay, Commentary, Family Equality, Featured, Hot Topics, News, Notable Quotes, Politics, Video Posts | viewed times | 59 Comments
By Melanie Nathan - Maybe I did not get it. But watch the video of Dr. Ruth Jacobs on YouTube to make your own assessment. Let me know how you would title this post. I will personally send a keepsake... (Continue reading)
Maine and California – “BAN DIVORCE” – next obvious step for the Sanctity of Marriage
Written on 4 Nov, 2009 at 3:40 in Activism, Anti-Gay, Break Ups and Divorce, Commentary, Editorials, Events, Family, Family Equality, Family Life, Featured, Home, Hot Topics, Lifestyle, News, Op-Eds, Organizations, People, Politics, Relationships, Religion, Special Reports, Weddings and Unions | viewed times | 3 Comments
Melanie Nathan: Considering Maine and Reflecting on California: Does marriage equality and more specifically same-sex marriage hurt traditional marriage? This most confounding question has yet to be answered by anyone, especially those who expound the rhetoric while seeking to ban same-sex... (Continue reading)
Vote In Maine Heads Towards Upholding Marriage Equality
11/03/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire Maine’s Question 1 was an vote that had national implications. Should it fail, it would be the first time that the voters had ruled against the attempt to put an end to marriage rights. Often... (Continue reading)
SkyWest Treating Calfornia Same-Sex Marriages As Unequal
11/01/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire Marriages stemming from the time when California accepted and recognized same-sex marriages are not being recognized as being actual marriages according to a married gay couple in California. The legal case against SkyWest over this issue and centers... (Continue reading)
Gavin Newsom Announces Withdrawal from Governor Race
Dear Melanie: It is with great regret I announce today that I am withdrawing from the race for governor of California. With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to... (Continue reading)
I Can See Massachusetts From My Border
10/21/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire Be afraid- Massachusetts already has same-sex marriage! It almost seems as if the people opposing marriage equality in Maine are phoning it in. After all, they are recycling the same ads that ran in California for the... (Continue reading)
Optimistic Polls Show ‘No on 1′ May Win The Marriage Fight
10/17/09-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire Election Day Maine is rapidly approaching with a growing number of Maine citizens appearing to be heading towards a ‘no’ vote on Prop 1. The ballot measure intended to veto the recent move in the state... (Continue reading)
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