Interesting reflection on reaction to the latest Prop 8 Ruling:
http://bridgeout.wordpress.com/2010/08/05/majority-rule/
Thanks! -MsQueer
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Bridgeout Reflects on “Majority Rule”
August 6, 2010
PROP 8 UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!!!!!
August 5, 2010
August 4, 2010 EQUAL RIGHTS VICTORY!!!!!
This afternooon, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn R. Walker overturned California’s controversial Prop 8 Amendment to the state constitution that had made same-sex marriage illegal.
“Ultimately, the judge concluded that Proposition 8 ‘fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. … Because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional’.” (see L.A. Times Update 1:47 pm)
See L.A. Times Articles in PDF: Judge strikes down Prop 8
Full Text of Decision. Note p122 begins “Proposition 8 Does Not Survive Rational Basis” perry_v._schwarzenegger_ruling
CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE, DANCE TO THE MUSIC…..
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D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Performed Elsewhere
April 8, 2009
This is from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force press release issued April 7, 2009:
WASHINGTON, April 7 – The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force applauds the D.C. Council for its unanimous vote today to recognize marriages of same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. A final vote on the measure is expected next month.
Statement by Rea Carey, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
“We commend the D.C. Council’s vote. It marks another step toward the full recognition of same-sex couples, their families and their lives. We urge the council to affirm today’s action during its final vote on the bill, and call upon Mayor Adrian Fenty to then sign this important legislation. It is our hope that Congress will ultimately respect the District of Columbia’s passage of a just measure that will provide fair recognition of our relationships.
“As someone who is legally married in California and resides in the District of Columbia, I am personally grateful to the D.C. Council for moving to do the right thing.”
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Vermont Legislature Overturns Governor’s Veto to Pass Gay Marriage Law
April 8, 2009
Nine years after the state of Vermont was the first state to intorduce and pass a same-sex civil union law, it became the fourth state to legalize gay marriage. It is the first state to do so through legislative action rather than through the courts.
Details and photos are contained in the following reports:
REUTERS: Vermont Becomes the 4th State To Allow Gay Marriage
Toby Talbot / AP
MSNBC: Vermont Lawmakers Legalize Gay Marriage
Toby Talbot / AP
YAHOO News: Vermont Legalizes Gay Marriage With Veto Override
You can “Thank Vermont” on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/MarriageEquality
View 17-year-old James Neiley from Charlotte, VT, testifying before the Vermont Senate in favor of Marriage Equality:
NOTE: I recently discovered that this video had been removed from YouTube, but found it here:
http://www.straightgayfacts.com/NATURALGAYNOCHOICE.html
Here is the news release from the National Gay and Lesbian Task force celebrating this historic decision today:
WASHINGTON, April 7 – The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force hails the Vermont Legislature’s override today of Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto of a bill extending the freedom to marry to same-sex couples. The Senate passed the measure by 23 to 5 and the House by 100 to 49. Vermont is the first state in the nation to extend the freedom to marry through the legislative process.
Statement by Rea Carey, Executive Director
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
“Vermont is once again making history. Nine years ago it did so when it became the first state to grant legal recognition of same-sex relationships through its civil unions law; today, it became the first state Legislature to pass and enact a marriage equality measure.
“This is a momentous day and significant turning point in the struggle for the equal treatment of our relationships. The enactment of this bill affirms that only marriage can provide the protections, dignity and respect that the institution bestows. This vote also recognizes that civil unions simply fall short in ensuring same-sex couples are treated equally under the law.
“We salute the courage and commitment of the Vermont state legislative leadership in pursuing this measure’s passage – even successfully overriding the governor’s veto. We especially extend our heartfelt thanks to Vermont Freedom to Marry for its hard work and tireless advocacy for the freedom to marry.”
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Iowa Supreme Court Grants Same Sex Marriage Rights
April 3, 2009
Here it is “hot off the press” from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force right into my email box 43 minutes ago! Freedom To Marry is Affirmed in IOWA!!!
Iowa Supreme Court Grants Same Sex Marriage Rights
Read the email and follow the link to the NGLTF news release:
http://www.thetaskforce.org/press/releases/pr_040309
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