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Summer Collage

Kate Clinton | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Kate Clinton

We've phased through several theme weekends on our way to Labor Day. This week there's an unsettling themelessness in town and despite my vague vertigo, I am enjoying the lull.

New DOMA Lawsuit is the Most Exciting Yet

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 08.09.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

A suit filed yesterday in Massachusetts is a smart, novel attack on a law that is clearly unconstitutional, but also has the support of a waning, yet significant portion of the U.S. population.

White House Plans Meeting With Gay Leaders To Smooth Over DOMA Tensions

The Plumline | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


The Obama Justice Department has reached out to major gay rights organizations and scheduled a private meeting for next week with the groups, in an ap...

Gay Rights Lawyers Say Obama Refused Requests For DOMA Dialogue

The Plumline | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


Two prominent gay rights lawyers litigating high-profile cases against the Obama administration tell me that their requests to meet with administratio...

Obama's Law Professor Says DOMA Unconstitutional

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

A campaign is underway to encourage the Department of Justice to refuse to defend the Defense of Marriage Act.

Obama, Don't Defend DOMA

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 06.20.2009 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

Obama has the opportunity today, to stand up for equal rights by refusing to argue Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality in court.

Marriage For Everyone: Worth the Fight

Sara Whitman | Posted 04.10.2009 | Politics


Sara Whitman

Today, we are approaching the fifth anniversary of marriage equality in our state. We have pushed the envelope, no question. And we will continue to.

Candidates' Silence On Gay Marriage Shows A Growing Acceptance Of It

Charlotte Robinson | Posted 11.01.2008 | Home


Charlotte Robinson

Below is an interview with Lee Swislow, the executive director of Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders. GLAD, a 30-year-old organization, is probab...