Tag Archives: gay marriage

Ellen Shares Her Wedding To Portia With Her Audience

Amelia McDonell-ParrySeptember 10, 2008 //

Does this seem like a couple that should have ever NOT had the same right to get married as Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, Larry King and his bazillion wives, or any other couple in the universe for that matter? Keep reading »

Obit: Del Martin, Lesbian Activist

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 27, 2008 //

In very sad news, Del Martin, the lesbian activist who was finally able to marry her life partner, Phyllis Lyon, in June, has died at the age of 87. Martin and Lyon were the first lesbian couple to be married after California lifted the ban on gay marriage. It’s so bittersweet that she was able to marry Lyon before her passing — and infuriating she wasn’t able to do it earlier. [AP] Keep reading »

Gay Marriage & Christianity: Not Always At Odds!

SimchaAugust 25, 2008 //

Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi just tied the knot last weekend officially making gay marriage trendhunter worthy. But according to Professor John Boswell, the former chairman of the history department at Yale University, gay marriage is an old-fashioned institution getting a new page in the history books. The Ivy League teacher has done extensive research on homosexuality throughout the ages and discovered that early Christians, including the Pope, were so cool with same-sex committed relationships, they even adorned their churches with frescoes of sweet man love. A painting found at St. Catherine’s Monastery in Mt. Sinai, Israel, depicts two early Christian Saints, St. Sergius and St. Bacchus, getting married back in the 4th Century, with Jesus as the best man. Accounts of their sainthood, up through the 10th Century New Testament, openly united and acknowledged them as “lovers.” But they’re just the tip of the gay Christian iceberg! Keep reading »

Hallmark To Sell Same-Sex Marriage Cards

Catherine StrawnAugust 21, 2008 //

Hallmark, the nation’s largest greeting card company, is rolling out four same-sex marriage cards in response to consumer demand. The cards, which feature two tuxedos, overlapping hearts, or intertwined flowers are neutral, with no actual mention of weddings or marriage, so they’ll still be suitable in states where same-sex marriage hasn’t been legally recognized — every one but Massachusetts and California. While it’s wonderful that such a huge corporation is recognizing this group, the cards won’t necessarily make it into all Hallmark stores, as each can choose whether or not they want to add the cards to their selection. So, if a Hallmark’s store owner is against homosexuality, his customers might not have access to these cards, kind of like how some pharmacies refuse to fill birth control prescriptions because their owners don’t agree with their use. [CBS News] Keep reading »

Wednesday Quickies!

Annika HarrisJuly 16, 2008 //
  • Following in California’s footsteps, the Massachusetts state senate voted to repeal a 1913 law that prevents the state from marrying out-of-state couples if their marriages would not be legal in their home states. [NY Times]
  • Remember the “Liberty Fries” fiasco? Well, the hoity-toity French are embracing the American hamburger now. [NY Times]
  • Acting out a sexual fantasy is not as easy as you might think. It requires more than a pair of f— me pumps. [Tango]
  • It’s quite all right to embrace your masculine side (but please hold the farts for the bathroom). [College Candy]
  • Reveal your sexual bucket list and you might learn tips to make it happen. [Daily Bedpost]

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    The Daily Squeeze: Same-Sex Marriage, Cynthia Nixon, And A Drunk Groom

    Catherine StrawnJune 24, 2008 //
  • California Chief Justice Ronald George says young people are much more tolerant of gay marriage than older generations. [Spiegel]

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    Monday Quickies!

    The FriskyJune 23, 2008 //
  • Mike Myers is gay? Also, who will go see The Love Guru with Amelia? [Gawker]
  • If you haven’t seen it already, check out the documentary Girls Rock. [Cool Hunting]
  • Are lesbians more likely to commit? [Boinkology]
  • Lily Allen put up a snippet of a new song called “Guess Who Batman” on her MySpace page. It’s about haters. [Lily Allen on MySpace]
  • Speaking of songs, Heidi Montag’s new one, “Fashion”, will rape your eardrums. [Us Weekly]
  • Bajillions of penis euphemisms. [Starma.com via Daily Bedpost]

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    Gay Marriage Legal In CA: Phyllis Lyon & Del Martin Cut The Cake

    Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 17, 2008 //

    They did it! Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, the lesbian couple of 55 years that we wrote about yesterday, were the first gay couple to be married under California’s new law. This video of them cutting the wedding cake got us all verklempt.

    Previously: Lesbian Couple of 55 Years Plans To Finally Wed Keep reading »

    Lesbian Couple Of 55 Years Plans To Finally Wed

    Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 16, 2008 //

    Congratulations to Phyllis Lyon, 84, and Del Martin, 87, a lesbian couple that has been together for 55 years — they plan to become the first same-sex couple to legally exchange marriage vows in San Francisco. SF Mayor Gavin Newsom will officiate the ceremony. Enjoy it ladies — you should have never had to wait! [Yahoo News] Keep reading »

    Ellen Asks John McCain To Walk Her Down The Aisle

    Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 27, 2008 //

    One last thing on the subject of Ellen Degeneres and her upcoming wedding to girlfriend Portia de Rossi. The talk show host had Republican Presidential hopeful, John McCain, on her show last week and asked him straight up about his views on gay marriage (he’s against gay marriage as well as civil unions). It was a civil discussion, handled well by both, but we really give Ellen a hand for asking the tough questions. Maybe she should host a debate during the election! Keep reading »

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