Category Archives: News Briefs
Kennedy’s voting record: sign of hope
Statistically speaking, there’s a better chance that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will vote with the four more liberal justices on the court in the upcoming marriage decisions than he will with the more conservative ones.
White House honors LGBTs
The White House announced Monday (May 20) it would honor the late astronaut Sally Ride, whose same-sex relationship was revealed after her death last year. The White House will present Ride's partner and other family members with the Medal of
Fifth gay federal judge confirmed
The U.S. Senate Monday (May 2) gave voice vote approval to Michael McShane to serve on the U.S. District Court for Oregon. McShane is the fifth openly gay person to be confirmed for a district court seat under President Obama.
Former justice offers predictions
Former Justice John Paul Stevens, 93, who retired from the high court three years ago after 35 years of service, recently offered his prediction for what the court will do on the two landmark marriage equality cases pending before it.
Minnesota governor signs marriage law
For the third time in two weeks, a state has been moved into the “marriage equality” column. Democratic Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation Tuesday (May 14) that enables same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses starting August 1. He did so
Minnesota: final marriage vote Monday
The Minnesota House voted 75 to 59 Thursday (May 9) to approve a bill to allow same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses in the state. The bill goes to the state Senate on Monday, where supporters feel confident they have
Nevada advances equality, with drama
The 21-member Nevada senate voted 12 to 9 Monday night (April 22) to approve a measure to amend the state constitution to remove language that currently bans recognition of marriages for same-sex couples. Because it is a state constitutional amendment,
Rhode Island marriage vote Wednesday
The Rhode Island Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday (April 24) on a marriage equality bill that, if passed, will position the state just days away from becoming the tenth state to allow same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses.
Highest-ranking gay leaves OPM post
The Obama administration’s highest ranking openly LGBT official has resigned his post, effective today (April 15). John Berry, director of the Office of Personnel Management, announced his resignation April 11 in an email to OPM employees, just days before his four-year
April Fool’s post: Wishes were ever fools
Anyone who checked for the Supreme Court orders list before 10 a.m. Monday morning knew instantly it was a prank. But a few followers appeared to believe it, at least momentarily and some didn’t seem to think it was
