Aloha Civil Unions

It would appear that after the state’s Senate approved a bill earlier this week that would legalize civil unions for gay couples in the rainbow state, that bill is expected to become law. Read more

Principles Over Politics

It’s very rare when a politician will stand up for what he really believes in despite of what the rest of their political party thinks…especially when we’re talking about the socially conservative GOP. Read more

Civil Unions in Illionios?

Well it’s not marriage, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction for LGBT couples living in Illinois.  On Tuesday of last week, the state’s House voted to approve legislation that would legalize civil unions. Read more

Shame on Hawaii

When you think of Hawaii you usually think of fun in the sun, tourists, honeymoons, beaches, surfers, palm trees half naked men and woman. Read more

Why Are They Proud?

Peter LaBarbera, who runs Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, said he disputes “their definition of ’conservative,’ which would have the movement’s Founding Fathers rolling in their graves.” Read more

Chris Christie Wants to Ban Gay Marriage

Don’t confuse New Jersey gubernatorial hopeful Chris Christie with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. Sure, their names sound similar. And yes, both are (lower case h) heterosexual. Read more

Illinois Considers Marriage Equality

A state senator from Edgewater said she plans today to introduce a measure to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois, the first time such a bill would have been up for consideration in the Senate. Read more

Gay Couples Pay Extra 1 Billion in Taxes Yearly

The April 15th tax filing deadline is a reminder of the inequalities remaining in the way the United States handles same-sex relationships.  Read more

And the Survey Says

If you had three choices regarding the laws governing same-sex marriage, what would you choose? 1. Same-sex couples should be allowed legally to marry. 2. Same-sex couples should be allowed legally to form civil unions but not marry, or Read more

Civil Rights = Civil War?

Civil unions could be a possible vehicle. Then a stand-alone bill limited to same sex immigration rights, similar to the Uniting Americans Family Act could work. He seemed to imply that without that vehicle, it wouldn’t work. More broadly, if DOMA is repealed, then granting federal benefits to couples who are civil unioned (or married, although he didn’t say married) would realize immigration rights. Read more

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