Category Archives: News Briefs
GOP Nevada debate: No marriage fight
Openly gay Democratic activist and political commentator Hilary Rosen predicted social issues, including those involving gays, would be a focus of the Nevada debate. There was reason to expect
Robinson named to Vermont high court
Lesbian attorney and civil rights activist Beth Robinson has been nominated to serve on the Vermont Supreme Court. Robinson, one of the key attorneys to lead the case for
Senate confirms lesbian court nominee
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday (October 13) to confirm the nomination of lesbian attorney Alison Nathan to serve as a federal district court judge. The roll call vote was 48 to 44, thus securing Nathan’s appointment to the U.S. District Court
GOProud touts ‘any one’ of Republicans
Tuesday night’s Republican debate was devoted exclusively to economic issues, so LGBT issues did not arise. But Rick Santorum did manage to put in a plug for heterosexual marriage and families (as his best bet for fixing the economy).
Senate to vote soon on court nominee
The full U.S. Senate is expected to take up the nomination of lesbian attorney Allison Nathan sometime on or before October 11, says a staffer for the Senate Judiciary Committee.
New White House liaison chosen?
The White House has not made any announcement of the appointment, but two gay newspapers in Washington, D.C., reported September 23 that there is a new White House liaison to the LGBT community.
U.K. government announces move towards marriage equality
The government of the United Kingdom announced September 17 that it would begin a “consultation”--a formal process of soliciting input--on how to implement civil marriage for same-sex couples. But some LGBT activists have criticized what they see as delay over
DADT repeal booed during GOP debate
The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was driven home before a national television audience Thursday, September 22. That’s when an active duty soldier in Iraq identified himself as being gay and asked Republican presidential hopefuls whether they would, as
Yes on 8 appeals videotape ruling
Attorneys for the proponents of California’s same-sex marriage ban filed notice Thursday, September 22, that they intend to ask a federal appeals court to overturn a recent decision to make public videotapes of the landmark trial.
