Topics :: gay and lesbian families

Calif.’s Highest Court Won’t Order State to Defend Prop 8

By Lisa Leff | Thursday Sep 9, 2010
California’s highest court on Wednesday refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state’s attorney general to appeal a federal ruling that overturned the state’s gay marriage ban.

Sandra Day O’Connor Supports Iowa Pro-Gay Marriage Justices

By Kilian Melloy | Thursday Sep 9, 2010
Three embattled iowa justices who cleared the way for marriage equality in that state--and have now been targeted by the anti-gay right who seek to unseat them through a "retention vote"--have a high profile supporter: retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

The ’New Gay?’ Polyamorists Pursue Legitimacy

By Kilian Melloy | Thursday Sep 9, 2010
Polyamorists in Canada are seeking legitimacy for consensual, familial relationships between non-related adults... a lot of them. Or, at least, more than the usual two.

Pro-Marriage NM Pol Mulls Presidential Run

By Mike Glover | Wednesday Sep 8, 2010
Despite two terms as governor of New Mexico and recent visits to 26 states, most Americans have never heard of Gary Johnson.

Report: Gay Couples Closely Resemble Straight Ones--In Iowa, Anyway

By Kilian Melloy | Wednesday Sep 8, 2010
A new report suggests that in many ways, same-sex marriages are virtually identical to heterosexual unions--at least, in the single heartland state where marriage equality is allowed.

Thousands rally against gay marriage, abortion

By Judy Lin | Monday Sep 6, 2010
Thousands of Christian conservatives spent 12 hours Saturday praying and fasting in front of the state Capitol at a gathering organizers described as spiritual repentance "when there is no hope for a nation."

Court won’t force Calif officials to defend Prop 8

Friday Sep 3, 2010
A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state’s gay marriage ban.

Neb. newspaper to accept gay wedding announcements

Thursday Sep 2, 2010
A Nebraska newspaper is easing its ban on publishing gay marriage announcements to allow notices about legally recognized same-sex unions.

Court says gay couples can’t divorce in Texas

By Jamie Stengle | Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
Gay couples legally married in other states cannot get a divorce in Texas, where same-sex marriage is banned, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Legal group seeks to compel Calif to defend Prop 8

By Lisa Leff | Wednesday Sep 1, 2010
A conservative legal group is trying to force Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to defend California’s gay marriage ban in court