Category Archives: News Briefs
NJ Governor Christie withdraws appeal
In a stunning development, Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced this morning that he is withdrawing the state’s appeal of a decision that required the state to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples today.
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
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.
Speed Read: Tuesday 8 October 2013
Supreme Court refuses a case from an Ohio university official fired for dissing gays. Justice Scalia says he "suspects" he has friends who are "homosexual" but they haven't come out to him. George Will says the Republican Party has "diversity"
