News - Dramatic Prop 8 Updates
First, “Yes on 8″ files lawsuits to nullify the 18,000 existing same-sex marriages in California.
Sponsors of the California ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage are seeking to nullify thousands of marriages between gay and lesbian couples performed after the state Supreme Court ruled them constitutional.
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Opponents argue that the amendment cannot be applied retroactively, but [...]
News Video - Why Is Rick Warren A Big Deal To The GLBT Community?
Here’s a video of Rick Warren endorsing Proposition 8.
He references “traditional marriage” as having been in existence for 5,000, and how the Bible clearly defines marriage as one-man-one-woman. Apparently it is irrelevant (or perhaps desirable to a social conservative?) that marriage as a loving partnership between two equals is less than a [...]
News Briefs 12/17/2008 (part 2)
Hungarian court annuls domestic partnerships law, The Associated Press.
Straights barred from Hungary’s D.P. registry, The Advocate, Michelle Garcia. According to this article, gay couples can still apply to the registry.
T-shirt sparks civil-rights argument at Big Bear High School, The Sun, Joe Nelson.
Maine Legislature to address gay marriage battle, The Advocate.
Phoenix domestic-partner registry in the [...]
News Briefs 12/17/2008
HRC slams inclusion of antigay Reverend Rick Warren in Obama inauguration, The Advocate, Ross von Metzke. Rick Warren is no friend to the GLBT community. Unfriendly enough that it’s kind of a slap in the face.
[Swedish] High court rejects gay priest marriage case, The Local, Peter Vinthagen Simpson.
CA gay marriage ban won by [...]
News Op-Ed: From the “Mormon Times” - Show Christlike Understanding over Prop 8
I was going to add this to the news briefs, but I decided it deserved its own post. This article definitely stands out from the rest of the wailing, moaning, gnashing of teeth and demonizing of Prop 8 opponents that’s been coming from the Mormon community.
Author McKay Coppins calls for his fellow Mormons to [...]
Humor Video - Wandy Sykes on Jay Leno
On 12/10/2008, discussing “Day Without A Gay” and Proposition 8. Very funny, especially the very end.
News Briefs 12/10/2008
U.S. refuses to endorse U.N. call to end gay ‘crimes’, EDGE Boston. To clarify the title, the U.N. is considering a declaration calling for the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality (86 nations still have a total ban on male homosexuality). The U.S. does not support the declaration. Talk about unfortunate timing - why [...]
News Briefs 12/9/2008
Miami Beach to vote again on domestic partnerships, The Advocate, Michelle Garcia.
Cleveland council votes to enact domestic partnership registry, The Plain Dealer, Henry J. Gomez.
NJ commission says state should allow gay marriage, Associated Press, Geoff Mulvihill.
Artist calls for boycott of LDS performances over same-sex marriage debate, ABC4.com, Annie Cutler.
Cities file amicus briefs in lawsuit to [...]
News Video - Congressional Black Caucus on Marriage and Prop 8
Thanks to Straight Talk On Marriage.
(Political) Celebrity News - CA Senator Barbara Box Pens Anti-Prop 8 Letter
In its May ruling, the [California Supreme] Court clearly found that other types of unions - such as domestic partnerships - do not meet the standard of equality under the law. I believe the Court will reaffirm this principle.
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