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Domestic Partnership Isn't All That's at Stake Herenew
Gay-rights advocates have blasted a U.S. District Court Judge's decision to put a hold on domestic partnerships for same-sex couples in Oregon until a Feb. 1 court hearing. But the temporary injunction issued last month hinges less on gay rights and more on a technical issue that could drastically alter the state's voter-initiative system by changing how the state treats petition signatures.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
01-09-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Anti-Gay Activists Seek Injunction in Oregonnew
Less than a week before same-sex couples will be allowed to form domestic partnerships, attorneys for anti-gay activists will be in federal court, asking a judge for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to stop the new law from taking effect.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
12-27-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
A Quest to Discover Why I Should Oppose Gay Marriagenew
I set out to ask a few Central Floridians what exactly being "against gay marriage" means. Could I find even one good reason why I, too, should sign that Florida4Marriage.org petition and so aggressively "defend marriage"?
Orlando Weekly |
Omar De La Rosa |
12-18-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Reggae's Queer Secretnew
Dancehall dons' anti-gay lyrics fuel Canadian calls for Jamaica sanctions.
NOW Magazine |
Sigcino Moyo |
11-30-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Crossing Over: The Life of a Transman
In the past year, college student L.J. Ebner acknowledged -- first to himself and then to family, friends and employer -- that he is transsexual.
Folio Weekly |
Susan Cooper Eastman |
11-13-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Campaign for Fairness Continues in Wisconsinnew
The approval of a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages and civil unions for both same-sex and straight couples last year hasn't deterred the gay and lesbian community and their allies.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-12-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
'The Perverts Want Your Kids!'new
Members of the American Warrior Ministry protest at an elementary school.
East Bay Express |
Wendy Patterson |
10-24-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Pennsylvania's Hate Zonesnew
In some areas of the state, bigotry based on sexual orientation is still legally acceptable.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Melissa Meinzer |
10-23-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Preparing for Oregon's Two New Gay Rights Lawsnew
The laws outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and creating domestic partnerships for same-sex couples are no longer in limbo, and will go into effect on January 1.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
10-18-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Get in the (Pink) Vannew
Filmmaker Ky Dickens tours the nation to change Americans' minds about homosexuality.
Chicago Reader |
Kelly McClure |
10-15-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
ENDA Endrun Enrages Transgendered Communitynew
Attempt to slice "T" from LGBT workplace protections bill lands lawmakers and lobbyists in hot water.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
10-11-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Keep Your Matrimony -- I've Got Mantrimonynew
I'm getting married to a man, and there's nothing supporters of a Florida constitutional amendment to define marriage as only between a man and woman can do about it.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
10-04-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Mayor Has a Change of Heart on Same-Sex Marriagenew
San Diego's mayor, a Republican who in the past has pledged support for same-sex civil unions but not marriage, changed his position and signed a resolution that allowed San Diego to join 19 other California cities and counties in collectively submitting a legal document known as an amicus curiae brief in a state Supreme Court case.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
09-26-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Inside Larry Craig's Closetnew
At some point in my 20s, I chose to come out completely and, at the same time, to forgo any thought of a political career. Sadly, my decision seemed that binary -- I wonder if that's what Sen. Craig struggled with in his youth.
Maine Same-Sex Couples Move Closer to Marriagenew
Until last week, gays and lesbians could adopt in Maine, but only as single parents . A state supreme court ruling now allows couples to adopt together, taking another step forward in the move toward full family rights in Maine.
Portland Phoenix |
Tony Giampetruzzi |
09-06-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
