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Illinois
Illinois became the 16th State to sign marriage equality into law.
16 States and D.C. Just a year ago wasn't it just 4 or 5? Way to go Illinois! |
Next state?
Whitewood vs white will be heard on June 9th in Pennsylvanna, which is considered the only State in the North East without marriage equality.
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Ms T
Here is a link to a very long article from THE ADVOCATE predicting state by state where marriage equality will be achieved. Give you something to dream about on a slow-news day. Smooches Keri http://www.advocate.com/politics/mar...room?page=full |
Equal marriage began today in Hawaii!
Yayyyyyyyyyyy |
Let's seee...
The ACT (Austrailian Central Territory) will begin to allow equal marriage this Saturday despite a ban on same-sex marriage nationwide. Basically the courts won't stop them despite federal objection. In Utah today the Federal Courts are hearing a lawsuit brought by 3 same-sex couples challanging the States ban on equal marriage; a decision is expected in January. A Court clerk in PA has petitioned to continue marrying same-sex couples despite a state wide ban. In Illinios where equal marriage begins in June, a same-sex couple will be allowed to marry right away as one partner is dying and will not make it until June. My ipad suks, so i was not able to link or paste and copy, but all stories can be found at the Advocate website.(f) |
My apologies to Austrailia...it is the Austrailian Capitol Territory.
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If Utah is the next state to honor same sex marriages, I believe I will actually have a heart attack! (from which I will immediately be healed by the endorphin spike generated by my surprise and joy at such a strange turn of events.)
Lord god almighty we live in amazing times!!! Thanks again Ms T For all the work you do in keeping us informed on this increasingly happy subject. Smooches, Keri |
Utah was one of the first, if not THE first to ban same-sex marriage.
However, the Judge hearing the case is new, and was appointed by President Obama...which does not guarantee anything, except maybe a slight chance since the SCOTUS has ruled on parts of DOMA and Prop 8. |
In the news today was "Oregon United for marriage", who gathered enough signatures to put equal marriage on the ballot in November 2014.
If sucessful at the voting booths, Oregon will be the first state where a ban on equal marriage in a state constitution is repealed by a vote of the people. I personally don't feel people should vote on minority rights, but it is a step forword by a group that refuses to sit around and do nothing when faced with inequality. |
Austrailia
Sad news from down under, as their high court has stopped all same-sex marriages in the Capitol territory, and has nullified about 2 dozen marriages.
Marriage in Austrailia is defined as one man one woman at the Federal level, and has been that way since 1961 according to what i read. |
New Mexico
Breaking news......New Mexico became the 17th state (and at least 8 Native American Tribes) to be granted marriage equality by their Supreme Court.
Marriages prior to the ruling which have been occuring since August will be valid, and marriage can resume immediately. Way to go New Mexico! |
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We're more than 1/3 there Holy Crap!!! Smooches, Keri |
Utah
OMG a Federal Court Judge just ruled that Utah's ban on marriage is unconstitutional!! The case will now go before the 10th District Court of appeals ( which is a bit more conservative), before the ban can be overturned.
Are there pigs flying today or what? |
The court building is a buzz
Standing in a very massive line at the salt lake county courthouse. Waiting with thousands of others. This place is a buzz with cheer, happiness and beauty. It's a wonderful day in Utah. Today I will marry my love. .
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Quite a f`ew of my friends were married today here in UTAH!!!
It is so amazing to have this happen here. |
social security paying benefits to same-sex married couples
Statement of Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, on New Payments to Same-Sex Married Couples
December 16, 2013 "I am pleased to announce that, effective today, Social Security is processing some widow’s and widower’s claims by surviving members of same-sex marriages and paying benefits where they are due. In addition, we are able to pay some one-time lump sum death benefit claims to surviving same-sex spouses. As I stated shortly after the Supreme Court decision on Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, our goal is to treat all Americans with dignity and respect. to read more about this announcement here is the linkyloo |
The courts in Arkansas did not dismiss the case against the ban on same sex marriages. We are waiting for a trial date to be given. This is definitely prigress for Arkansas
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Utah
The US Supreme Court ordered a stay on the lower courts decision today, which puts a halt to any new marriages in Utah, and puts all existing marriages (same-sex) in limbo until the case can be heard.
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Arizona
A class action suit was filed today which claims the consitutional ban on marriage violates the rights of same-sex couples.
More to come |
Oklahoma
A federal Judge has ruled that Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstutional.
Yayyyyy Oklahoma Marriage will not begin immediately as a stay has been issued pending all of the appeals that the State will likely pursue. |
At a time when lawmakers are moving marriage equality forward, the State of Indiana's House of Reps is trying to put a ban on marriage equality into effect.
Boooooooooo Indiana |
Wisconsin
A lawsuit was filed on behalf of 4 couples today, in an attempt to overturn a State ban on marriage equality.
Good luck Wisconsin:goodluck: |
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Indiana already has a ban in place, but the fuckwit lawmakers want to enshrine hate into their State Constitution. More to come |
Scotland
Scotland passes marriage equality, first marriages will be in the fall.
Wtg Scotland!!!!! |
Congrats to the Scotts
Aye, thank you , a tip o' the hat , and the kilts to the Scots.
A. Scott |
Thank you all for noticing what's going on over here in Scotland.
Gay marriage...who would have thought?! :happyjump: |
Virgina
In late tonight...
A Federal Judge has ruled that Virgina's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional!!! The judge also issued a stay on marriages pending all of the appeals that will surely come, but just as Prop 8 was eventually ruled as null and void, there is good reason to believe the Virgina ban will follow. Congratulations Virgina |
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Read more at http://lesbiannews.com/2014/02/01/ma...ion-landscape/ These days change seems to be the only constant — especially for LGBT people and their families. The HRC Foundation recently published Protect Yourself and Those You Love: A Step-by-Step Guide to Life & Estate Planning for LGBT Americans and Their Families. https://secure3.convio.net/hrc/site/...URVEY_ID=32760 The new guide walks you through the steps you should take now to protect yourself and your loved ones, regardless of your age, marital status or the state in which you live. We hope you will take time to review the new guide. http://lesbiannews.com/ |
i found this surfing
21 States with Equal Rights (3 in stay) Massachusetts - May 17, 2004 Connecticut - November 12, 2008 Iowa - April 27, 2009 Vermont - September 1, 2009 New Hampshire - January 1, 2010 Washing D.C. - March 9, 2010 FALL OF DADT Dec 18, 2010 New York - July 24, 2011 Washington - December 6, 2012 Maine - December 29, 2012 Maryland - January 1, 2013 FALL OF DOMA - June 26, 2013 California - June 28, 2013 Delaware - July 1, 2013 Rhode Island - August 1, 2013 Minnesota - August 1, 2013 New Jersey - October 21, 2013 Hawaii - December 2, 2013 New Mexico – December 19, 2013 Utah – December 20. 2013 Currently Stayed and wiil be ruled on with OK) Oklahoma - Currently Stayed and wiil be ruled on with UT) GSK v. Abbott Laboratories - Janurary 21, 2014 (could be huge in gay rights, discrimination/heightened scrutiny) Kentucky - Feburary 2/14/14 (Must recognize out-of-state marriages) which will lead to their ban being defeated Virgina - Feburary 2/14/14 (stayed) Illinois - June 1, 2014 effective 18 States Working Towards Equal Rights 11 States with Pending Court Cases to Establish Equal Rights Alaska (Suit to be filed this month) Idaho Louisiana Michigan (Feb 2014 Trial) Mississippi North Carolina Pennsylvania (June 14 Trial) South Carolina Tennessee (Direct US Constitution Challenge) Texas (Jan 2014 Trial, Direct US Constitution Challenge) West Virginia 4 States with Court Case(s) and Legislation to establish Equal Rights Arizona Arkansas (Decesion Pending and 2016 ballot) Nevada Ohio (December 2013 trial) Trial had narrow ruling that ohio will recognize OTHER state marriages but didn’t impact bans. New cases expected. 3 States with Legislation to Establish Equal Rights Colorado Florida Oregon thats 39 states that could have equal rights by 2016 and some much sooner! Also 3 State Attorney Generals no longer defending the constitutionality of bans, joining the case against them or reviewing their constitutionality Pennsylvania Virginia Nevada http://www.debatepolitics.com/breaki...post1062919860 |
Actually, Ms T, I am pretty all right with the ban on ALL marriages in Oklahoma.
1) I would like to have non LGBTQ folk feel what it is like to be denied the benefits of marriage. Money is a big issue in any relationship, and losing some of their own money may motivate otherwise unmovable people to think about granting every one the financial privileges of marriage in order to get their own privilege back. 2) Sometimes stupid people can do things in such a stupid way, that even other stupid people can see how stupid it is. I think this bill might be just such an eye-opener. 3) Let straight people fuck up other straight peoples lives for a change instead of fucking up ours! Smooches, Keri Quote:
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Oregon won't defend same-sex marriage ban in court
Oregon won't defend same-sex marriage ban in court
By Ralph Ellis, CNN updated 7:10 PM EST, Thu February 20, 2014 STORY HIGHLIGHTS
(CNN) -- Oregon will not defend the state's same-sex marriage ban in court because the law would not stand up to a federal constitutional challenge, the state's attorney general said Thursday. However, Ellen Rosenblum said in legal documents that the state is legally obligated to enforce the state's ban on same-sex marriage while a federal lawsuit is litigated. Oregon filed the documents in response to the lawsuit challenging the ban. Oregon voters passed Measure 36 in 2004, which amended the state's Constitution to define marriage as between one man and a woman. In 2013, the state's chief operating officer directed state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages that were legally performed in other states. Thursday's response ended by saying the state will not defend the Oregon ban on same-sex marriage because it "cannot withstand a federal constitutional challenge under any standard of review." Meanwhile, Rosenblum said officials are legally obligated to enforce the ban until the court makes a ruling. |
Wisconsin State Lawmakers Launch Effort To Repeal Gay Marriage Ban
Huff Post 2 13 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4784155.html Also Holder: Discriminatory laws don't need defending By ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press | February 25, 2014 | Updated: February 26, 2014 2:21am http://www.chron.com/news/politics/a...ng-5265964.php |
TEXAS UPDATE 2-26-2014
Federal judge voids Texas’ gay marriage ban, though he delays order from taking effect immediately..... click on the link for Dallas News Site:
Dallas News 2-26-14 Link YAY! Another Strike Down of a gay marriage ban and hooooraaaah for Texas ! |
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