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of 1/5 which was set when the ban was overturned. Marriage equality begins in Florida on 1/6; wtg Florida!! Iamkari, did you ever think you would see the day? |
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At the review they will vote on whether or not to take up these cases before the June 2015 end of term. If they vote to hear the cases, they will do so by April, and then post the decisions by close of term. With the confusion going on in several states, I hope they will do the right thing and speak up on this issue. |
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The last that I heard, most county clerks down here are waiting for further clarification from the judge, as to whether his ruling was meant to apply to all of Florida, or just the county in which the original case was filed. Until that clarification is issued, the word is that most county clerks will NOT be issuing marriage licences.
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Like Florida, there are several states still fighting the fight; which makes it that much more critical that the SCOTUS steps up and resolves the question of same-sex marriage one and for all. |
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At this time, 5 counties have said they will issue the licenses, but in order to avoid having to marry same-sex couples, they will CEASE all marriages at the courthouses. |
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On Thursday 1/1/15, Luxembourg was added to the countries with marriage equality!
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All I want to know is when I can color in Florida on my HRC map stuck on my refrigerator as one of the states that recognizes gay marriage. They don't have it marked on the HRC map site, so I am uncertain as to what to do.
This is very complicated and my highlighter is waiting.
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Congratulations to Florida, the 36th state where we have marriage equality!! |
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Thank you once again for all you have done, for years now, to keep us all in the know about the growing universality of legality of same sex marriages. Same sex marriages are legal in Florida!!! I am overwhelmed by this, as I never believed it would happen in my life time. In 1971, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, I was a member of the Gay Liberation Front. We were doing class room information sessions at colleges, and providing speakers for clubs and organizations who would agree to work with us. At that time, homosexual acts were still illegal in many states. Police officers sweeping through a gay bar, arresting all patrons, particularly male patrons, was common. Our brothers and sisters were hauled off to jail, fined or imprisoned. Many lost their jobs and their families. Some lost their lives. They, and those of us who survived; who marched, protested, voted, wrote letters, opened our hearts to our friends and families, celebrated every little victory, and wept over every little loss, have made much progress. Today I am proud and happy. It is satisfying to know that in some very small way, I contributed to this progress. It is another time to celebrate. Now there are other things that I dare to hope to live to see happen: Marriage equality in the remaining states, SCOTUS decisions that federalize and confirm this equality, elimination of job. housing, healthcare and all other forms of discrimination against and among LGBTQ folk, etc This is a happy and blessed day for me. Whether or not you are interested in marrying, Brothers and Sisters, in my state and most others, you are free to make that choice. May it soon be true for all people in all places. Many many Smooches. Keri |
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The news reports that Texas (yes... Texas) may have same-sex marriage by easter. Im not holding my breath, but it will be interesting to see what happens.
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OMG I thought I would NEVER Live long enough to EVER see this happen in this southern redneck state in my lifetime. I cannot wait for the change to happen and I'm gonna have a sign up on my wall showing a Texas symbol with an Equal sign right smack dab in the middle of it. (not that I'm getting married mind you, but anything could happen while I'm still alive )
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This couple in Iowa finally weds after 72 years of waiting....
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The Respect for marriage act was re-introduced yesterday in both the Senate and the House, by the Democrats and one lone Republican. The Bill was first introduced in 2009, BEFORE the SCOTUS decided on section 3.
Most of DOMA is still in place, and needs to be repealed through the Legislature. With the heavily Republican House and Senate currently seated, there will be slow, if any, progress on the bill. While I am glad that Senator Feinstein (democrat california) continues to fight for us, I personally feel it will take the SCOTUS to bring marriage to all states, and to put a stop to all of the discrimination allowed in jobs, housing and other areas of importance in our lives. |
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This couple in Iowa finally weds after 72 years of waiting.
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Yay!
After 42 years together, Lily Tomlin and her longtime girlfriend Jane Wagner finally tied the knot on New Year's Eve 2013. Chicago Tribune columnist Liz Smith first broke the news, writing that "My longtime friends, Lily Tomlin and her love, the writer Jane Wagner, got married on the eve of 2014 … My wish is that their happiness will be as great as their combined talents." Tomlin, 74, has hinted that nuptials might be on the horizon after the historic Supreme Court ruling in June 2013 striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. "You didn't think that would happen," Tomlin told E! News in September. "It's pretty remarkable. You don't really need to get married, but marriage is awfully nice." http://m.nydailynews.com/entertainme....1568794#bmb=1
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My Texas is up for a vote today on marriage equality. I've got my fingers crossed....
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More news from the courts
Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi are up for a 5th District Federal appeals court hearing tomorrow, whlie the SCOTUS will decide tomorrow if they will take up the case of marriage equaility within the current term.
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Georgia
Yesterday in Georgia, a Federal Court Judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit asking that the ban on same-sex marriages be ruled unconstitutional; no date is currently set for the case to be heard.
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