As recently as 15 years ago, there was not a single state law that provided any form of recognition or protection to same-sex couples.
Karen Ocamb | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics
While the eyes of the LGBT nation are now focused on President Obama signing the federal hate crimes bill today, and on beating back the Religious Rig...
Dawn Teo | Posted 11.27.2009 | Politics
But state and university employees no longer feel welcomed by the state. One state employee said, "I choose to work for the state as a public servant, but the state just spit in my eye."
Lane Hudson | Posted 11.23.2009 | Politics
Yes, that is correct. In Washington State, we want to approve a domestic partnership ballot measure the crazies worked for. I know it sounds weird.
Fred Silberberg | Posted 10.21.2009 | Politics
If I get divorced in New York, the documents pertaining to my divorce remain confidential. If I get divorced in California, the documents pertaining to my divorce become a matter of public record.
Mary-Charlotte Domandi | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics
Especially interesting are the potential benefits and losses associated with marriage, particularly if there is a divorce... and of course gay divorces are no less ugly or amicable than straight divorces.
Fred Silberberg | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics
Until DOMA is repealed, "Equal Justice Under Law," the inscription on the building which houses the United States Supreme Court, will have no meaning.
Robert Fuller | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living
Nothing quite holds our feet to the fire like marriage. That's why, when it comes to relationships, it's deemed the gold standard.
Jaclyn Friedman | Posted 09.05.2009 | Entertainment
We need to ask what kind of sentence will help ensure Brown -- and men all over the country just like him -- never beats another woman.
Kate Clinton | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics
As much as I was fully prepared to be disappointed in the Obama administration, I am surprised by my disappointment. They seem to have other priorities than full civil rights for LGBT people.
David Ambroz | Posted 06.18.2009 | Living
I'm a radical liberal awaiting equality but Daniel -- forgive the lack of poetry -- will you domestically partner me?
Scott Foval | Posted 03.22.2009 | Chicago
The domestic partnership protections are the first proposed by any Midwestern state.
Carlos A. Ball | Posted 11.06.2009 | Politics