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Why One Republican Legislator Voted For Marriage Equality: “I Want To Throw A Wedding For My Kid”

Winona Dimeo-EdigerFebruary 10, 2012 //
Marriage Equality In WA
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The state of Washington passed a marriage equality bill. Read More »
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Maureen Walsh on marriage equality

State Representative Maureen Walsh was one of only two Washington state republicans to break rank and vote in favor of the marriage equality bill, which passed. When the governor signs the legislation into law, as she has stated her intention to do, it will legalize gay marriage in Washington. In this video, choking back tears, Maureen Walsh  explains why she voted for fairness: she has a gay daughter. Walsh describes the bond she had with her late husband and the experience of her daughter coming out of the closet a couple years ago: “She’s a fabulous human being, and she’s met a person that she loves very much, and someday, by God, I want to throw a wedding for that kid.” You know the old cliche, “Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes?” Here is a real life example of just how powerful that shaky voice can be. [YouTube via The Atlantic]

Washington State Passes Gay Marriage Bill

Jessica WakemanFebruary 9, 2012 //
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Starbucks has come out in support of gay marriage. Read More »
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Washington state’s House of Representatives voted yesterday to legalize same-sex marriage, which will make Washington the seventh state in the country to allow lesbians and gays to marry their partners.  Gay marriage is already legal in New York, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Iowa, and New Hampshire. Both Starbucks and Microsoft, which are based out of Washington, supported the bill and Starbucks even sent a letter to their 150,000 employees asking them to support gay marriage. Governor Chris Gregoire has vowed to sign the legislation into law next week and it will go into effect 90 days later, which will be in June. Keep reading »

Another Victory For Marriage Equality: Prop 8 Ruled Unconstitutional!

Winona Dimeo-EdigerFebruary 7, 2012 //
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More good news on the marriage equality front! Today, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found Proposition 8 to be unconstitutional. California voters passed the measure in 2008, explicitly defining marriage to be between one man and one woman. In the four-month period before the law took effect, an estimated 18,000 same-sex couples wed in California. Today the court ruled that “Proposition 8 served no purpose, and had no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California.” This is an important victory, and experts think the case will make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court within the next year. Between Washington state’s recent marriage equality bill and 116 U.S. mayors signing a Freedom To Marry pledge, it feels like the tide is finally turning in the fight for equal rights. It’s about time. Read the full text of the court’s decision here. [Los Angeles Times]

Starbucks Speaks Out In Support Of Gay Marriage

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJanuary 25, 2012 //
Gay Marriage Ad
This marriage equality ad will give you chills. Watch »
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It’s been a great week for gay rights in the Pacific Northwest, with the recent news that the Washington state legislature has enough votes to legalize gay marriage, and governor Chris Gregoire indicating she would sign the bill into law. And there’s more good news: major companies like Microsoft (which had previously held a “neutral” position on gay marriage) and Nike have signed a letter to the governor indicating their support for the marriage equality measures, and yesterday, Starbucks sent out a letter to their nearly 150,000 employees pledging their full support to marriage equality. Read the heartwarming Starbucks text in full after the jump. I’m off to have a celebratory caramel macchiato. [Buzzfeed] Keep reading »

Today’s Lady News: Politician Trying To Ban Gay Marriage Caught Committing Adultery

Jessica WakemanDecember 22, 2011 //
  • Anti-gay Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch has stepped down amongst allegations of an affair with a Senate staffer. Hmm, this throws a wrench in plans she and other GOPers in the state had to ban gay marriage, doesn’t it? An “apology” issued by the state’s gay community for breaking up Amy Koch’s traditional marriage is absolutely priceless (emphasis mine): Keep reading »

Zach Wahls For President, Please

Ami AngelowiczDecember 1, 2011 //
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Zach Wahls, the son of two lesbians, addressed the Iowa legislature in defense of same-sex marriage this past year. This is the footage of his impassioned speech. Okay, I want to marry Zach now. Or vote for him. What year will he be eligible to run for president? But seriously, his words were so eloquent and moving. My heart is bursting. I just watched the speech four times in a row. I’m trying to memorize it. [Move On]

Marriage Equality Ad Will Give You Chills, Bring Tears To Your Eyes

Amelia McDonell-ParryNovember 26, 2011 //
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Warning: this ad from Get Up, Australian’s marriage equality organization, will give you chills and make you tear up. Whether those tears spill over and to what extent is dependent on how hormonal you are today. It was a two tissue viewing for me. Love is love! Marriage equality for all!

Prop 8 Overturned In California

Amelia McDonell-ParryAugust 4, 2010 //

It’s official: Prop 8 has been overturned in California. This afternoon, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker ruled that the ballot initiative denying marriage rights to same-sex couples was unconstitutional. Proposition 8 was passed in California in November 2008, following a May 2008 decision by the California Supreme Court that allowed for same-sex marriage in the state constitution; Prop 8 amended that law, saying that “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” In May 2009, the California Supreme Court upheld Prop 8 but said that the gay marriages that were officiated in the state between May and November 2008 were still considered legal. Meanwhile, lawyers Ted Olson and David Boies brought their case against Prop 8 in front of Judge Walker and argued that it was unconstitutional. In a 136-page ruling, Judge Walker agreed with them. Walker writes:

Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California constitution the notion that opposite sex couples are superior to same sex couples.

Three cheers for marriage equality! [Good As You, NYMag.com] Keep reading »

What If You Had To Ask 4 Million People For Permission To Get Married?

Amelia McDonell-ParrySeptember 4, 2009 //

This ad in support of marriage equality is one of the most subtle and effective messages I’ve seen. Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s possible for bigots to see the logic. [BuzzFeed] Keep reading »

Ben & Jerry’s Launches “Hubby Hubby” Ice Cream In Support Of Marriage Equality

Amelia McDonell-ParrySeptember 1, 2009 //

Ben & Jerry’s is showing their support for marriage equality by changing their iconic ice cream flavor “Chubby Hubby” to “Hubby Hubby” as of today. Sept. 1 is the first day gay couples can marry in the state of Vermont, where Ben & Jerry’s is based. The brand is celebrating the occasion by partnering with Freedom to Marry “to raise awareness about why marriage equality matters and encourage nationwide support for the freedom to marry.” Cool huh? [FreedomToMarry.org] Keep reading »