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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
The Fight for Marriage Equality Is Far From Over. A New Book Honors the Long History That Made It Possible.
In a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under constant threat, “Love: The Heroic Story of Marriage Equality” arrives as both a powerful reminder and a call to action. [...]Read more about The Fight for Marriage Equality Is Far From Over. A New Book Honors the Long History That Made It Possible.
Costa Rica Campaign Seeks to Bolster Marriage Equality Support
More than 30 groups have joined a campaign designed to increase support for marriage rights for same-sex couples in Costa Rica. Sí, Acepto ("Yes I accept" in [...]Read more about Costa Rica Campaign Seeks to Bolster Marriage Equality Support
Top 10 International LGBT Stories of 2018
No. 10: Kim Davis-backed Romania marriage referendum fails A referendum on whether to define marriage as between a man and a woman in the Romanian [...]Read more about Top 10 International LGBT Stories of 2018
Taiwan Voters Reject Same-Sex Marriage in Referendum
A referendum on whether same-sex couples should receive marriage rights in Taiwan failed on Saturday. Voters by a 67-33 percent margin rejected a question on [...]Read more about Taiwan Voters Reject Same-Sex Marriage in Referendum
Biden Foundation Sets Up Advisory Councils for Women, LGBT Rights
Former Vice President Joseph Biden, among the potential Democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election, announced on Monday the creation of two new [...]Read more about Biden Foundation Sets Up Advisory Councils for Women, LGBT Rights
U.S. Diplomat Speaks at Costa Rica Same-Sex Marriage Conference
BY MICHAEL K. LAVERS, WASHINGTON BLADE Eric Catalfamo of the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica, left, speaks at the opening of the Civil Marriage Equality Congress in [...]Read more about U.S. Diplomat Speaks at Costa Rica Same-Sex Marriage Conference
Ferndale condo construction started
BY SHARON GITTLEMAN FERNDALE- While most people living in Ferndale reside in homes built in decades past, they'll soon have a new option. Recently, developer [...]Read more about Ferndale condo construction started
Pro-gay group seeks procreation requirement for marriage
By Lisa Keen It sounds like the brainchild of an ultra-conservative activist. A group in Washington State has initiated an effort to secure a ballot measure [...]Read more about Pro-gay group seeks procreation requirement for marriage
The marriage war
By Lisa Keen It's hard to say who's winning, because the marriage war has erupted on so many fronts with such disparate results. But it's easy to see that, [...]Read more about The marriage war
Architect of national anti-gay amendment says dissolve institution of marriage rather than let gays in
EAST LANSING – In a stunning change of tone in the debate on marriage equality, a leading far right opponent said that the institution of marriage should be [...]Read more about Architect of national anti-gay amendment says dissolve institution of marriage rather than let gays in
Report: Panama Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage
by Michael K. Lavers A justice on the Panama Supreme Court has reportedly issued a draft ruling against the plaintiffs in a same-sex marriage lawsuit. The [...]Read more about Report: Panama Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Same-Sex Marriage
Michigan Couples Reflect During Two-Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality
Candice and Renee Coschino of Clinton Township While there is much to celebrate about being LGBTQ, recent Supreme Court actions show that the fight for LGBTQ [...]Read more about Michigan Couples Reflect During Two-Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality
Philosopher Talks Bakers, Freedom and the Law
Community Celebrates Anniversary of the Philosopher's Lecture, 'What's Morally Wrong with Homosexuality?' In the 25 years that philosopher, author and [...]Read more about Philosopher Talks Bakers, Freedom and the Law
Creep of the Week: Charmaine Yoest
President Trump's goal to fill cabinet positions only with people who are diametrically opposed to what said cabinet is supposed to do continues. This time [...]Read more about Creep of the Week: Charmaine Yoest
National LGBT Radio Program Finds Home at MSU
BY EVE KUCHARSKI If you ask Marc Sophos what his favorite episode of OutCasting is, he'll have trouble picking just one. "There are a couple," Sophos said, [...]Read more about National LGBT Radio Program Finds Home at MSU
Radio's LGBTQ Youth Program Announces Bureau at Michigan State University
BY BTL STAFF EAST LANSING – Students at Michigan State University who are LGBTQ and straight allies will soon be able to work on a nationally distributed [...]Read more about Radio's LGBTQ Youth Program Announces Bureau at Michigan State University
Anti-LGBT Justice Antonin Scalia Dies, Tension Over Replacement Begins
By Lisa Keen Antonin Scalia, the U.S. Supreme Court justice most hostile to equal rights for LGBT people, has died, and a threat by Republicans in Congress to [...]Read more about Anti-LGBT Justice Antonin Scalia Dies, Tension Over Replacement Begins
Local LGBT Activists Will Match Final Donation to the ACLU of Michigan
BY AJ TRAGER DETROIT – Two local LGBT activists will match the final donation collected for the ACLU Equality Challenge: Centennial Campaign at the end of [...]Read more about Local LGBT Activists Will Match Final Donation to the ACLU of Michigan
Vice President Biden Speaks At Freedom To Marry Celebration
NEW YORK CITY – Let me begin by saying I take full credit for Evan. (Laughter.) Evan, you've done an incredible job. You really have. And not only your [...]Read more about Vice President Biden Speaks At Freedom To Marry Celebration
Beyond Decision Day
By Nancy Katz As I'm sitting here, I am hoping and expecting news of the biggest victory yet in the battle for LGBT rights — marriage equality. Like most [...]Read more about Beyond Decision Day
Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cases
By Lisa Keen Attorney Mary Bonauto, who argued Question 1 for plaintiffs, speaks to media immediately following the U.S. Supreme Court hearings Tuesday. Photo: [...]Read more about Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Op-Ed: Mary Bonauto Is The Supreme Court Hero We Need And Deserve
By Evan Wolfson Evan Wolfson and Mary Bonauto. Photo courtesy Evan Wolfson The freedom to marry is back at the Supreme Court, our momentum is irrefutable and I [...]Read more about Op-Ed: Mary Bonauto Is The Supreme Court Hero We Need And Deserve
Here Come The Books
By Keith Orr In the not-too-distant past, all that spring weddings signified for the LGBT community were jobs: musicians, florists, bakers, caterers. But now, [...]Read more about Here Come The Books
A Short List Of Potential Advocates For Marriage Equality At High Court
By Lisa Keen Renowned Supreme Court advocate Ted Olson remembers the first time he had a chance to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court: He didn't take [...]Read more about A Short List Of Potential Advocates For Marriage Equality At High Court
Will U.S. Supreme Court Resolve Marriage Debate?
By Lisa Keen File photo of demonstrators in front of the US Supreme Court in March 2013 as SCOTUS took up two same-sex marriage cases. The eventual victories [...]Read more about Will U.S. Supreme Court Resolve Marriage Debate?
October Surprise At The Supreme Court
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service If state bans against same-sex marriages were a table, the striking down of the Defense of Marriage Act last year was like the [...]Read more about October Surprise At The Supreme Court
Freedom To Marry Launches National TV AD
By BTL Staff NEW YORK – In just a little over a year since the strike down of DOMA in the case of Windsor v United States the country has seen 40 rulings [...]Read more about Freedom To Marry Launches National TV AD
Supreme Court: Which Case Makes The Best Case For Marriage Equality?
By Lisa Keen Keen News The U.S. Supreme Court could announce as early as Tuesday (Sept. 30) which marriage equality case – or cases – it will accept for [...]Read more about Supreme Court: Which Case Makes The Best Case For Marriage Equality?
SCOTUS Blocks Virginia Same-Sex Marriages
BTL Staff VIRGINIA – The United States Supreme Court agreed to stay the decision made by a federal appeals court in Virginia last month, blocking same-sex [...]Read more about SCOTUS Blocks Virginia Same-Sex Marriages
News You Should Know July 17
BTL Staff KANSAS CITY, MO – Pastoral associate, Coleen Simon, informed her possible employer that she was married to her longtime same-sex partner before they [...]Read more about News You Should Know July 17
Republican-Appointed Colorado Judge Overturns Marriage Ban
BTL Staff COLORADO – Adams County District Court Judge on July 9 declared Colorado's ban on same-sex marriages as unconstitutional. In his 49-page ruling [...]Read more about Republican-Appointed Colorado Judge Overturns Marriage Ban
Judge Strikes Down Kentucky Ban On Freedom To Marry
BTL Staff Photo by USA Today KENTUCKY- Republican-appointed federal judge ruled on July 1 that Kentucky's constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples [...]Read more about Judge Strikes Down Kentucky Ban On Freedom To Marry
Judge Strikes Down Indiana's Ban on Marriage Equality
BTL Staff INDIANA- Federal judge struck down Indiana's amendment to ban same-sex marriage on June 25th, ruling it unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge [...]Read more about Judge Strikes Down Indiana's Ban on Marriage Equality
10th Circuit Court: First Appellate Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage
BTL Staff DENVER – The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of freedom to marry on June 25, upholding a marriage ruling out of Utah in December, [...]Read more about 10th Circuit Court: First Appellate Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage
Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know April 18, 2014
Keen News Service http://Keennewsservice.com LAMBDA SUES FOR FAILURE TO TREAT: Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit in federal court in Urbana, Illinois, yesterday [...]Read more about Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know April 18, 2014
Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know April 14, 2014
Keen News Service http://Keennewsservice.com OHIO DECISION EXPECTED TODAY: Today is the self-imposed deadline a federal judge in Cincinnati set for issuing a [...]Read more about Daily Speed Read: News You Should Know April 14, 2014
April 1: Rewriting Windsor?...
Keen News Service http://Keennewsservice.com NOMINEE HEARING TODAY: President Obama's openly gay African American nominee for the U.S. District Court in Miami [...]Read more about April 1: Rewriting Windsor?...
Gala Celebrates Progress, Mourns Founder
1234 DETROIT – Unity, collaboration and getting things done were themes at Equality Michigan's 2014 Annual Dinner Feb. 22. The elegant event at Motor City [...]Read more about Gala Celebrates Progress, Mourns Founder
Feb. 14: Missouri Gov Says Drop Ban, Texas Marriage News, Indiana Ban Slowed Down ...
Keen News Service http://keennewsservice.com WYOMING DEFEATS TWO MARRIAGE BILLS: The Wyoming House rejected two marriage-related bills Thursday. One, [...]Read more about Feb. 14: Missouri Gov Says Drop Ban, Texas Marriage News, Indiana Ban Slowed Down ...
Stunning Oklahoma Marriage Victory
By Lisa Keen Keen News Service In yet another stunning victory for marriage equality, a federal judge in Oklahoma ruled Tuesday that the state's ban on [...]Read more about Stunning Oklahoma Marriage Victory
Top Ten National Wins in 2013
By Lisa Keen Even before 2013 began, everyone knew what the big news story for 2013 would be. The U.S. Supreme Court had, in December 2012, agreed to hear to [...]Read more about Top Ten National Wins in 2013
Gates Poised To Lead Boy Scouts
By Chuck Colbert National gay-rights leaders are responding positively to reports that former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will lead the Boy Scouts of [...]Read more about Gates Poised To Lead Boy Scouts
Federal Court Upholds NJ Law Prohibiting Use Of Reparative Therapy
From Press Release TRENTON, NJ, - On Friday, Judge Freda Wolfson of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey upheld a 2013 New Jersey law [...]Read more about Federal Court Upholds NJ Law Prohibiting Use Of Reparative Therapy
Optimistic Obama Touts Movement On Gay Rights, But Frustrations Remain
By Halimah Abdullah Note: Watch the video of Pres. Obama's remarks here (CNN) – President Barack Obama hailed steps forward for gay, lesbians and [...]Read more about Optimistic Obama Touts Movement On Gay Rights, But Frustrations Remain
A Complicated Relationship: Obama and the LGBT community
By Halimah Abdullah CNN (CNN) – When President Barack Obama welcomes a cross-section of gays and lesbians to the White House for a reception on Thursday, [...]Read more about A Complicated Relationship: Obama and the LGBT community
Preview On High Court's Upcoming LGBT Cases
By Lisa Keen The U.S. Supreme Court will release decisions any day now in two high-profile cases involving marriage and same-sex couples. Historically, the [...]Read more about Preview On High Court's Upcoming LGBT Cases
