One Family’s Journey to Marriage Equality in Iowa
This article is cross posted at www.press-citizen.com. Josh O’Leary Iowa City Press-Citizen When Dawn and Jen BarbouRoske first exchanged rings 19 years ago, it was
New Hampshire is now the 5th state to allow marriage equality
While couples around the world rang in the New Year, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples in New Hampshire also celebrated the recognition of
Mexico City allows marriage equality and adoption by LGBT couples
This article is cross posted at cnn.com (CNN) — Mexico City, one of Latin America’s largest metropolises, on Monday legalized same-sex marriage and adoption by
Breaking: District of Columbia Mayor Signs Marriage Equality Bill
Mayor Adrian Fenty exclaimed, “It’s done, everyone!” after he signed a bill this morning that would end discrimination in marriage against LGBT families in the
Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT Federal Employees Clears Senate Committee
Today, millions of federal employees and their families are one step closer to receiving much needed benefits that will keep them healthy and secure. Yesterday,
The Decade’s Rise of Marriage Equality
The Decade’s Rise of Gay Marriage Five States Down, 45 to Go for LGBT Community Hoping for Equal Marriage Rights By SARAH NETTER Dec. 16,
Congressman Gutierrez introduces immigration reform proposal in the House of Representatives
Statement from Executive Director Jennifer Chrisler: “Today, Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) introduced an immigration reform proposal in the House of Representatives that does not include
Houston Elects Lesbian Mother as Mayor
Houston voters made history Saturday as they elected. Parker defeated former city attorney Gene Locke with 53.6 percent of the vote in a runoff election.
D.C. City Council Approves Marriage Equality
Today the District of Columbia (D.C.) City Council voted 11 to 2 in favor of a marriage equality bill with Mayor Fenty’s full support. Mayor
National LGBT organizations call for the passage of ENDA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2009 Media Contacts: Calla Devlin Rongerude Communications Director NCLR 15.392.6257 x324 Mobile: 415.205.2420 cdevlin@nclrights.org Justin Tanis Communications NCTE 202.903.0112
A Family’s Response to the New York Senate Denying Marriage Equality
It was a powerful day yesterday. Powerful, hopeful and disappointing. As I sat in the New York Senate chambers and heard non LGBT senators emotionally
Family Equality Council Welcomes New Lesbian Mom Meredith Baxter
Today Meredith Baxter, star of the hit sitcom Family Ties came out publicly as a Lesbian. She came out to herself, family and friends seven
