Author Archives: Lisa Keen

Speed Read: Monday 21 October 2013

With New Jersey allowing marriages for same-sex couples starting today, one-third of the nation's population lives in a marriage equality state. Lambda Legal, which led the legal challenge in New Jersey, filed briefs with the federal appeals court over another

New Jersey becomes Number 14!

In a surprise development, the New Jersey Supreme Court on Friday denied the state’s request to delay a lower court order that allows same-sex couples to begin obtaining marriage licenses there starting Monday, October 21. The news makes New

Speed Read: Friday 18 October 2013

Oregon will recognize marriage licenses of same-sex couples married in other states. New Jersey Supreme Court could announce today whether it will stop marriages from happening Monday. MSNBC host explains why he's heading to Russia for a gig. California Attorney

Speed Read: Thursday 17 October 2013

A federal judge in Michigan decided he needs a trial before deciding whether the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Lambda appeals to Alaska Supreme Court for worker's comp death benefits for surviving partner. Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who

Speed Read: Wednesday 16 October 2013

Clerks in 10 Michigan counties are ready to start issuing marriage licenses this week if a federal judge rules today that the state's ban on same-sex couples marrying is unconstitutional. Three of six openly LGBT members of the U.S. House

House LGBT caucus shows division during budget battles

As Congress continues to wrestle with a bitter partisan divide that has crippled its ability to set a budget, keep the federal government open, and enable the nation to pay its bills, a few openly LGBT members of the U.S.

Speed Read: Tuesday 15 October 2013

Federal judge may rule tomorrow on whether Michigan must start issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Supreme Court hears case today that could affect future ballot challenges to state bans on marriage equality. New Jersey Senate candidate fires top aide

Speed Read: Friday 11 October 2013

New Jersey judge rejects state request to stay her order to allow same-sex couples to marry; but, state seeks emergency appeal. Pennsylvania governor wants out as defendant in marriage lawsuit. Right-wing presidential hopefuls and anti-gay crusaders convene today in Washington,

Speed Read: Thursday 10 October 2013

New Jersey Governor wants the people to decide the marriage issue, and polls show 62 percent are for marriage equality. Groups concerned about the anti-gay laws in Russia are promoting the idea of using a code word to protest and

Speed Read: Wednesday 9 October 2013

The International Olympic Committee's new president is side-stepping the giant gap in the IOC's non-discrimination policy. Senator Tammy Baldwin wins a gold medal of sorts in the Senate. Anti-gay activist Tony Perkins gets a boost for a threatened Congressional bid.