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NE: Judge Won’t Let Lesbian Couple Divorce

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Nebraska Lesbian DivorceFurther complicating the patchwork of marriage laws that exists in the United States, a Nebraska judge has ruled that because same-sex marriage is illegal in Nebraska, same-sex divorces aren’t allowed either.

Otoe County district judge Randall Rehmeier ruled that a lesbian couple legally married in Vermont eight years ago cannot be granted a divorce by the state of Nebraska because that state does not recognize same-sex marriage.

Full Story from The Advocate

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CO: State Legislator to Introduce Civil Unions Law

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Colorado Civil UnionsDenver Democratic state Senator Pat Steadman is sponsoring a bill that would make same-sex civil unions legal in Colorado. The move is being cheered as long overdue by gay rights supporters, who have been stymied in efforts to win equality by a constitutional amendment that outlaws gay marriage in the state.

In weighing whether or not to introduce the legislation this summer, Steadman told the Colorado Independent that “promoting a lesser status for gay people is not ideal” but that, in the short term, “people could really benefit from civil unions.”

Steadman’s bill, which will be sponsored by Denver Rep. Mark Ferrandino in the House, will confer on couples entering into a civil union all of the legal rights granted through marriage- rights that include, for example, inheriting property, sharing health insurance policies, making crucial end-of-life medical and financial decisions.

Full Story from The Colorado Independent

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IL: Governor Signs Civil Unions Bill

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Illinois Civil UnionsThe Governor of Illinois has signed the state’s same sex civil-union legislation into law. The move comes after a state senate vote to recognise same sex unions.

The state, home to Chicago, with one of the largest LGBT communities in the United States, passed legislation to introduce a formalised relationships on a par with British civil partnerships in December 2010.

“Today is an important day in the history of our state because today we are showing the world that the people of Illinois believe in equality for all,” Governor Pat Quinn said after signing the legislation into law.

Full Story from Pink News

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IA: Four Hundred Attend Public Hearing on Marriage Equality Repeal

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Nearly 400 people listened for more than two hours to a debate over equality, fairness, liberty, God’s law, natural law and what’s best for families, the state and society.

At a public hearing on House Joint Resolution 6, which calls for a referendum on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, some speakers defended traditional marriage – one man and one woman – while others said gender does not define marriage or family.

“Marriage is two people committed to love each other and build a life together sharing one another’s hopes, dreams and a lifetime together,” said Dawn BarbouRoske of Iowa City, who spoke with her wife and their two daughters at her side. “Our marriage is roped together with love, honesty, hard work, laughter trust and respect … core values not dependent on gender.”

Full Story from the Globe Gazette

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Barbara Bush (The Younger) Endorses Marriage Equality

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Barbara BushAnother high-profile Republican is breaking ranks to advocate for gay marriage — George W. Bush’s daughter Barbara.

The New York Times reported late Monday that the dark-haired twin has taped a video for the Human Rights Campaign, to be shown at their annual gala in Manhattan Saturday, calling on the Empire State to legalize same-sex marriages.

Bush, 29, has kept a lower profile than her author/”Today” correspondent sister Jenna, but recently founded the Global Health Corps, which sponsors do-gooder work in poor communities worldwide.

Full Story from The Washington Post

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Marriage Equality Events Today/Tomorrow: Beverly Hills, LA, West Hollywood, Des Moines

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Gay Marriage Events January 31st-February 1st 2011Here’s our list of events today and tomorrow around the world relating to marriage equality, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and other LGBT equality issues. If you know of any other events – rallies, meetings, phonebanking, etc – please use the link below to add your event to our list!

–USA, CA, Beverly Hills: 01/31, LA Equal Roots Meeting, 8106 Santa Monica Blvd, 7:30-9:30 PM.
–USA, CA, Los Angeles: 01/31, Standing on Ceremony Play – EQCA Fundraiser, Largo at the Coronet, 8 PM.
–USA, CA, West Hollywood: 02/01, Walk Across USA For Gay Rights – Sendoff, 647 N San Vicente Blvd, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM.
–USA, IA, Des Moines: 01/31, Iowa Marriage Ban Public Hearing, House of Representatives, 6:30-8:30 PM.

Full Events List/Add Your Own Event: http://www.purpleunions.com/mn/gay-marriage-events-list.html

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Matt Baume: This Week In Prop 8

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Tipped by Joe.My.God – Matt Baume’s weekly video detailing news about the effort to repeal California’s Proposition 8:

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Fast-Food Chain to Drop Support of Anti Gay Groups

Monday, January 31st, 2011

Chick-Fil-AChick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy says the company is dropping its support for anti-gay marriage groups. The announcement comes after gay website GoodAsYou.org blogged about the chicken restaurant’s sponsorship of a marriage seminar closely associated with the anti-gay marriage group Pennsylvania Family Institute.

In a two-minute-twenty-seven-second video message released nearly three weeks ago, Cathy denied that the company’s donation was an endorsement of its values.

“Let me be clear, Chick-Fil-A serves all people and values all people,” Cathy said.

Full Story from On Top Magazine

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Ireland: Finance Minister Vows Tax Entitlements for Gay Couples Will Be Backdated

Monday, January 31st, 2011

FINANCE Minister Brian Lenihan has promised tax entitlements for gay and cohabiting couples officially recognised by the State will be backdated to the start of the year — even though the law to allow this will not be passed on his watch.

The minister saw the Finance Bill, which enacts the Budget, pass through the Seanad on a historic Saturday night sitting without any changes that would require it to return to the Dail. The legislation was passed by 30 votes to 20.

In an ongoing spat between Mr Lenihan and the Green Party, the minister’s former junior coalition partners backed a proposal for a vote on naming and shaming bank staff who got bonuses. The three Green senators backed the Labour Party’s suggestion to identify bank employees at all levels who got bonuses.

Full Story from Independent.ie

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UK: Equal Love Takes Marriage Equality Challenge to European Court

Monday, January 31st, 2011

United Kingdom Gay MarriageA challenge against the UK’s bans on gay marriage and straight civil partnerships will be filed at the European Court of Human Rights this week. The Equal Love campaign, led by gay rights activist Peter Tatchell, seeks to open both institutions up to all couples, regardless of sexual orientation.

The UK legalised civil partnerships for gay couples in 2006, but campaigners say they are not good enough.
Four gay and four straight couples tried to register for ceremonies they were not entitled to in the run-up to Christmas.

Their letters of rejection will be used to form the case. The couples are taking the case to a European court to avoid paying the UK government legal fees if they lose.

Full Story from Pink News

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