For the second straight day, gay marriage was the question before the U.S. Supreme Court—this time whether the court should strike down the federal Defense of Marriage Act that denies federal benefits to gay couples who have been legally wed in states that permit same-sex marriage. Though it’s impossible to tell which way the court [...]
Supreme Court Justices May Be Leaning Toward Striking Down Federal Marriage Ban
March 27, 2013 | Posted by
Supreme Court Reluctant to Make Broad Statement on Gay Marriage
March 26, 2013 | Posted by
In a circuslike atmosphere of anticipation and excitement, the Supreme Court today heard arguments for the first time on the legality of gay marriage. Court watchers scrutinizing the proceedings concluded that the justices still appear reluctant to wade into the broad “uncharted waters” of the issue. With thousands of demonstrators outside the courthouse, and lawyers [...]
Hillary Clinton Declares Her Support For Same-Sex Marriage
March 18, 2013 | Posted by
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has come out in support of gay marriage, appearing in a six-minute video of a gay rights advocacy organization. Clinton, a possible 2016 presidential candidate, joined the ranks of high profile Democrats who support gay marriage, including President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden who announced their support [...]
NFL Players Show Support For Same-Sex Marriage in California
March 1, 2013 | Posted by
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo and Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe have been outspoken about their support of same-sex marriage, but on Thursday the two wrote and filed an amicus brief on the matter in California. Kluwe and Ayanbadejo filed the document on Thursday, which was the Supreme Court’s deadline in the case of Hollingsworth [...]
Laura Bush Opts Out of Gay Marriage Ad Featuring Republican, Democrat Support
February 21, 2013 | Posted by
Former first lady Laura Bush has asked to be removed from a new ad campaign that brings voices from both sides of the political spectrum together in support of gay marriage. Gay marriage advocacy group, Respect for Marriage Coalition, is behind the $1 million campaign that promotes supportive quotes from President Obama, and former Bush [...]
Gay Marriage Makes Great Strides, with Supreme Court about to Weigh In
December 29, 2012 | Posted by
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to tackle the issue of gay marriage, recent trends indicate that the country is on the verge of major transformation on this issue, with nine states on the East and West Coasts allowing same-sex marriage and Illinois possibly about to become the second state in the Midwest to allow [...]
Supreme Court Could Force President Obama’s Hand On Gay Marriage
December 8, 2012 | Posted by
The days of hedging his bets and standing along the sidelines while the issue of same-sex marriage plays out in America could soon be over for President Barack Obama. The Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to hear two same-sex marriage cases this spring means the administration will be forced to take a stand on the [...]
Atlanta City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Same-Sex Marriage
December 8, 2012 | Posted by
In a largely symbolic move, the Atlanta City Council voted this week to pass a resolution supporting same-sex marriage. The measure holds no legal power, nor does it affect the Georgia law banning same-sex marriage. But District 6 Councilman Alex Wan, who sponsored the resolution, said passing the resolution is about sending a message. “I [...]
How President Obama Can Help the Black Community
November 8, 2012 | Posted by
After the black community played a huge part in helping Barack Obama secure a second term, the pressure and expectation is building among African Americans that Obama is obligated to reward the community—just as politicians have rewarded their most loyal supporters throughout this nation’s history—by developing policies and programs that will quickly and specifically benefit [...]
Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe Poses For Gay Magazine
October 17, 2012 | Posted by
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has been hit by plenty of times by defenders, but now he is dishing the biggest hit of his life by posing for OUT Magazine in their current issue to support same-sex marriage. Kluwe has been a long-time fighter for those whom he believes are not receiving equal protection under [...]
