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Importance of the Supreme Court in the Upcoming Election
Thu, 11/01/2012 - 4:39pm — Harrison
As Election Day approaches, voters need to keep in mind one of the most important powers given to a president: the ability to nominate Supreme Court Justices.
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In DC, progress toward marriage equality comes amid anti-equality setbacks
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:07am — Jen
While the President’s announcement gave us new momentum, much work – and anti-equality forces – remain.
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President Obama recognizes LGBT families
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 4:36pm — Jen
It’s clear that, for the President, this isn’t just about couples getting married. It’s also about couples raising children with the sense of security that comes from family equality.
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Obama Endorses Marriage Equality, Part 2
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 4:38pm — Jen
With President Obama’s support for same-sex marriage, there is still a long way to go, but we have come so far.
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Boehner favors politics in pursuing yet another DOMA challenge
Thu, 05/03/2012 - 9:56am — Jen
House Speaker John Boehner has directed the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, controlled 3-2 by Republicans, to seek intervention on behalf of DOMA in McLaughlin v. Panetta.
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UPDATE: Standing up for the freedom to marry, access to healthcare, and immigration equality
Mon, 04/09/2012 - 1:14pm — Jen
Immigration Equality has filed suit against DOMA on behalf of five plaintiff couples.
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Standing up for the freedom to marry, access to healthcare, and immigration equality
Tue, 03/27/2012 - 4:43pm — Jen
With another federal judge having ruled against DOMA, there’s new momentum for the freedom to marry and the access to healthcare and immigration equality that should come along with it.
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Prop 8 Makes Its Stage Debut
Mon, 03/05/2012 - 1:53pm — Jen
Dustin Lance Black, the writer behind J. Edgar and Oscar winner for Milk, is bringing the story of California’s Proposition 8 to the stage.
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Ending Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples: Relationship Recognition in Immigration Law
The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) is a meaningful step toward providing equality to same-sex couples and keeping their families together. It would allow many same-sex partners to begin the immigration process more quickly, efficiently, and with fewer limitations. For many, it could very well be the only avenue available to keep their families together in the US.
Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Protecting America and Its Principles
We need swift certification and effectuation of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Ending Discrimination against Same-Sex Couples: Marriage and Relationship Recognition in Federal Law
Although there are some actions that can and should be taken to expand benefits and protections for same-sex couples, only the full repeal of DOMA will allow federal and interstate recognition of their legal marriages and give those couples equal rights under the law.
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