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Supreme Court Asked to Overturn Marriage Equality as Michigan GOP Escalates Attacks
A decade after the U.S. Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the justices will consider this fall whether to take up a case [...]Read more about Supreme Court Asked to Overturn Marriage Equality as Michigan GOP Escalates Attacks
How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
When Keith Orr first introduced Martin Contreras as his husband at the neighborhood gay bar they owned together during Sunday brunch in March 2014, he paused [...]Read more about How the Road to Federal Marriage Equality Ran Through Michigan
How the Late Sandra Day O’Connor, America’s First Female Supreme Court Justice, Evolved on LGBTQ+ Rights Late in Her Career
When Sandra Day O’Connor, who died Nov. 30 at age 93 and served as America’s first female Supreme Court Justice, officiated the first same-sex marriage [...]Read more about How the Late Sandra Day O’Connor, America’s First Female Supreme Court Justice, Evolved on LGBTQ+ Rights Late in Her Career
After 303 Creative: Inequality and the Harm to Children
The U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis was “profoundly wrong,” wrote Justice Sonia Sotomayor in her dissent, where she also pointed to [...]Read more about After 303 Creative: Inequality and the Harm to Children
LGBTQ Activists Alarmed at Thomas-Alito Anti-Equal Marriage Statement
While there was cause for alarm for LGBTQ people watching the opening day of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2020-21 session on Monday, there was also at least a tiny [...]Read more about LGBTQ Activists Alarmed at Thomas-Alito Anti-Equal Marriage Statement
Skim Milk' Marriages not Enough: Ginsburg Remembered as LGBTQ Ally
As the nation mourns the passing of former U.S. Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, attorneys who argued major LGBTQ cases before the U.S. Supreme Court [...]Read more about Skim Milk' Marriages not Enough: Ginsburg Remembered as LGBTQ Ally
LGBTQ Champion on Supreme Court Dies
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the justice with the most pro-LGBTQ voting record in the history of the court, died Friday following a long [...]Read more about LGBTQ Champion on Supreme Court Dies
Buttigieg Wants Another Justice Kennedy on Supreme Court
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said his vision for Supreme Court appointments upon election as president would be in the mold of moderates like former U.S. [...]Read more about Buttigieg Wants Another Justice Kennedy on Supreme Court
Supreme Court Analysis: A Look at the Probabilities in the Title VII Rulings
U.S. Supreme Court observers are more reluctant than usual to try and predict how the court might come down on the always hot-button issue of rights for LGBTQ [...]Read more about Supreme Court Analysis: A Look at the Probabilities in the Title VII Rulings
3 Perspectives on Marriage (In)Equality Today
Securing a cake, arranging a florist, booking a venue and tailoring day-of wedding outfits are all vital, if stressful, steps in the process to a wedding [...]Read more about 3 Perspectives on Marriage (In)Equality Today
High Stakes for LGBTQ Americans at Supreme Court Today
The U.S. Supreme Court is set Tuesday to hear a trio of cases that will determine not just whether firing workers for being LGBT is legal under federal law, [...]Read more about High Stakes for LGBTQ Americans at Supreme Court Today
Supreme Court Oct. 8 LGBTQ Preview: 'The Stakes Could not Be Higher'
Here's the blunt reality: On Oct. 8 the U.S. Supreme Court's will hear arguments on three cases impacting LGBTQ people. Its rulings could have the most [...]Read more about Supreme Court Oct. 8 LGBTQ Preview: 'The Stakes Could not Be Higher'
Dana Nessel Won't Back Down
Audio Player/archive/uploads/2019/09/Nessel-Podcast.wav00:0000:0000:00Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. To get a sense of the immense [...]Read more about Dana Nessel Won't Back Down
Top 10 National Stories of 2018
No. 10: Ric Grenell confirmed as ambassador U.S. Ambassador to Germandy Richard Grenell (Photo public domain) After months of Democratic opposition, the U.S. [...]Read more about Top 10 National Stories of 2018
Anti-LGBT Petitions Before Supreme Court Could Make for Dire Term
A number of anti-LGBT petitions are before the U.S. Supreme Court, although legal experts say adjudication of these cases — if justices agree to take them up — [...]Read more about Anti-LGBT Petitions Before Supreme Court Could Make for Dire Term
Democratic Guide to Election Night 2018
For those still recovering from the shock that Republican Donald Trump won the Electoral College — and, thus, the White House — in 2016, the prospect of [...]Read more about Democratic Guide to Election Night 2018
Another Gay Wedding Cake Case Reaches Supreme Court
Months after the U.S. Supreme Court in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case issued a narrow ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a custom-made [...]Read more about Another Gay Wedding Cake Case Reaches Supreme Court
Anti-LGBT Lawsuits Already Headed Justice Kavanaugh's Way
Precisely on cue with the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, anti-LGBT groups have filed lawsuits challenging LGBT rights that may in [...]Read more about Anti-LGBT Lawsuits Already Headed Justice Kavanaugh's Way
It's Official: Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
The U.S. Senate voted on Saturday to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, bringing to an end a tumultuous confirmation process for President [...]Read more about It's Official: Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
LGBT Groups Call for Halt to Kavanaugh Vote Amid Attempted Rape Charges
With Christine Blasey Ford coming forward as the individual alleging sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh, LGBT groups are joining the calls to pull the [...]Read more about LGBT Groups Call for Halt to Kavanaugh Vote Amid Attempted Rape Charges
Kavanaugh Hearings: No Comment, No Comfort
It was the third day of a four-day confirmation hearing for federal Judge Brett Kavanaugh to join the U.S. Supreme Court before a senator really pressed hard [...]Read more about Kavanaugh Hearings: No Comment, No Comfort
Kavanaugh Shifts to Masterpiece When Queried on Gay Marriage Ruling
President Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court Brett Kavanaugh shifted to the ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case — which came down in favor of a [...]Read more about Kavanaugh Shifts to Masterpiece When Queried on Gay Marriage Ruling
Barney Frank Comes to Michigan in Support of Dana Nessel
The most prominent gay politician in the U.S., Barney Frank, will be the special guest at an LGBTQ fundraiser for Dana Nessel, Democratic candidate for [...]Read more about Barney Frank Comes to Michigan in Support of Dana Nessel
Our Voice, Our Vote! Now More Important Than Ever!
I think about the power of our vote a lot. Maybe it's from hearing my grandmother talk about all they had to endure to have the right to vote. Maybe it's from [...]Read more about Our Voice, Our Vote! Now More Important Than Ever!
Trump Replaces High Court's Swing Vote with Conservative
BY CATHERINE LUCEY, ZEKE MILLER, MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh, a solidly conservative, politically connected [...]Read more about Trump Replaces High Court's Swing Vote with Conservative
Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
President Trump on Monday nominated Brett Kavanaugh to succeed retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kavanaugh, 53, has been a judge on the U.S. [...]Read more about Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
Attorneys Who Argued Gay Rights Cases Reflect on Kennedy Legacy
U.S. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy is stepping down from the U.S. Supreme Court after writing four milestone cases in favor of gay rights over the course [...]Read more about Attorneys Who Argued Gay Rights Cases Reflect on Kennedy Legacy
Is Marriage in Danger with Kennedy Gone from Supreme Court?
After announcing his retirement following 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy leaves a profound legacy in favor of gay [...]Read more about Is Marriage in Danger with Kennedy Gone from Supreme Court?
Justice Kennedy Announces Plans to Step Down from Supreme Court
U.S. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy — the author of major U.S. Supreme Court rulings in favor of gay rights — has announced plans to step down from the [...]Read more about Justice Kennedy Announces Plans to Step Down from Supreme Court
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped a major decision Monday in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, issuing a narrow decision based on the facts of the lawsuit in [...]Read more about Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
Supreme Court Cake Argument: Kennedy Leaning Toward the Baker?
BY LISA KEEN Keen News Service keennewsservice.com Many media reporting on the oral arguments in Dec. 5 U.S. Supreme Court case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. [...]Read more about Supreme Court Cake Argument: Kennedy Leaning Toward the Baker?
Viewpoint: Denying Services to Same-Sex Couples Would Have Far-Reaching Impact
By Jay Kaplan The U.S. Supreme Court finished hearing arguments this week in the case of a Colorado business owner who refused to sell a wedding cake to a [...]Read more about Viewpoint: Denying Services to Same-Sex Couples Would Have Far-Reaching Impact
Troubling Signs for Gays from Supreme Court in Cakeshop Arguments
by Chris Johnson The gay couple who challenged a Colorado baker's decision to refuse to bake them a wedding cake says their case is about "freedom." [...]Read more about Troubling Signs for Gays from Supreme Court in Cakeshop Arguments
Remembering a childhood lesson
By HRC President Joe Solmonese As kids we all learned the old lesson that you can't change the rules in the middle of a game, no matter how difficult the game [...]Read more about Remembering a childhood lesson
All politics is Loco
By Sean Kosofsky {ITAL The Constitution of the United States, Article I, Section 9, paragraph 3 provides that: "No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law will [...]Read more about All politics is Loco
Supreme Court: Potential Blockbusters Await, Again
BY LISA KEEN, KEEN NEWS SERVICE The new U.S. Supreme Court session, which begins Oct. 2, could be a critical one for LGBT people. And that's saying a lot, [...]Read more about Supreme Court: Potential Blockbusters Await, Again
Supreme Court to Begin 'Potentially Momentous' Term for LGBT Rights
BY CHRIS JOHNSON, WASHINGTON BLADE The U.S. Supreme Court is set to have a "potentially momentous" term upon the start of its new term. (Washington Blade file [...]Read more about Supreme Court to Begin 'Potentially Momentous' Term for LGBT Rights
Human Rights Campaign Launches $26 Million Campaign for 'Grassroots Army'
BY TROY MASTERS, LOS ANGELES BLADE HRC President Chad Griffin at the LA #ResistMarch with former Prop 8 plaintiffs Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo. Photo by [...]Read more about Human Rights Campaign Launches $26 Million Campaign for 'Grassroots Army'
Score One for 'Dykes on Bikes'
BY LISA KEEN Dykes on Bikes Detroit cruises during Motor City Pride parade on June 11. BTL Photo: Andrew Potter The long-standing organization of lesbian [...]Read more about Score One for 'Dykes on Bikes'
Love and Science: How Science Has Helped LGBTQ Families
BY DANA RUDOLPH This coming weekend, the March for Science in Washington, D.C. and hundreds of other global locations will encourage science that "upholds the [...]Read more about Love and Science: How Science Has Helped LGBTQ Families
Gorsuch Calls Same-Sex Marriage 'Settled Law'
by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade Amid opposition from LGBT rights supporters to the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, President [...]Read more about Gorsuch Calls Same-Sex Marriage 'Settled Law'
LGBT Activists: 'Grave Concerns' About Gorsuch
BY LISA KEEN Of the three judges President Trump was said to be considering for the current vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, he chose the one who is the [...]Read more about LGBT Activists: 'Grave Concerns' About Gorsuch
Federal Judge Grants Injunction Temporarily Blocking Obama Administration Guidelines
By Lisa Keen In a move that could put increased attention on the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal judge Sunday issued a temporary order blocking the Obama [...]Read more about Federal Judge Grants Injunction Temporarily Blocking Obama Administration Guidelines
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Stay in Pro-Trans Decision
By Lisa Keen LGBT legal activists were surprised and disappointed last week when two of the U.S. Supreme Court's most reliably pro-LGBT justices joined with [...]Read more about U.S. Supreme Court Issues Stay in Pro-Trans Decision
Getting Hitched In The Hall of Justice
BY AJ TRAGER LANSING – Just before 11 a.m. on June 26, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision on Obergefell v. Hodges and extended marriage [...]Read more about Getting Hitched In The Hall of Justice
A Year After Marriage Equality, LGBT Community Poised For More Activism
BY AJ TRAGER "No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a [...]Read more about A Year After Marriage Equality, LGBT Community Poised For More Activism
SCOTUS Nominee Has History of Ruling Against Gay Plaintiffs
By Lisa Keen Judge Merrick Garland, President Obama's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, has ruled against gay plaintiffs three times. This is the kind of [...]Read more about SCOTUS Nominee Has History of Ruling Against Gay Plaintiffs
