Blog Posts for Marriage
In Vermont “A Historic Victory” Replaced, Finally, With True Equality
As same-sex couples begin marrying today in Vermont, we are thrilled to retire our very first publication on state-based legal relationship rights for lesbian and gay couples (Vermont Civil Unions: A Historic Victory), replacing it with the latest in our growing series of “How to Get Married” publications. Also, a nod to a powerful and positive response to hate by students at Montepelier High School.
In Maine, No One Tells Anyone Else How to Live
“You know, in Maine, no one tells anyone else how to live,” says Dan Lawson of Monroe. Alexander Johnston of Cape Elizabeth, standing with his wife and two daughters, says, “Everyone should be able to marry the person they love.”
From the Atlantic: Challenges to DOMA Have Only Begun
Wendy Kaminer blogs at the Atlantic about GLAD’s DOMA challenge:
Boston Pride 2009
What a beautiful day for Boston Pride 2009! We had a great group of marchers: staff, board, current and former plaintiffs, supporters and volunteers, and several first-time marchers.
All Kinds of Families: Maine’s Marriage Equality Hearing
You really had it all inside the Augusta Civic Center yesterday. On our side, Catholic church ladies opposing the bishop; couples together for 30, 40, 50 years; crusty Mainers supporting their gay children; Republicans, veterans, couples with kids. But for me, a highlight was the testimony of Steve Wessler, head of Maine’s Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence.
What a Difference It Makes
What a difference it makes to have supporters of LGBT equality call and write their legislators. Today, a New Hampshire House Judiciary Subcommittee voted to recommend that two LGBT equality bills “ought to pass” out of the committee.
In Support of True Freedom for all in New Hampshire
“Live free or die” took on new meaning during public hearings on a marriage equality and a transgender non-discrimination bill by the NH House Judiciary Committee on February 5.
The Way Life Should Be
Meet Sara Jane Elliot and Rita Clifford, Steve Ryan and Jim Bishop and Angela Blier and Melissa Rheaume. Three Maine couples who love each other and want to get married.
Election 2008: Hope, Change and Work Ahead for LGBT Community
Today is an extraordinary day for all Americans. For LGBT Americans, it’s a day when we embrace hope and change – and also re-charge for the work and challenges ahead.
Defending Marriage Equality
Nothing is more important than defending marriage equality in California. Four states – California, Connecticut, Florida and Arizona – have questions about marriage equality on the ballot, and their outcome could set the marriage movement either forward or backward. State and national LGBT organizations, including GLAD, are uniting to support these critical state-level battles.