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Last Updated: Apr 1, 2008 |
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Discrimination
H&R Block Tells Gay Couples in Connecticut: 'We Don’t Support Connecticut Civil Union Returns'
The American Civil Liberties Union sent a demand letter to H&R Block this week demanding that it change its online tax preparation system to accommodate gay couples in Connecticut with civil unions. According to the letter the ACLU sent to H&R Block, failing to provide gay couples with civil unions the option of filing their taxes online as it does for married couples is in violation of state law.Apr 1, 2008
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Gay Marriage
California Gay Couples Try Again to Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
Thousands of gay and lesbian couples are expected to show up at courthouses across California tomorrow to apply for marriage licenses—all in the hopes of raising awareness about the six cases challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. Will they make it to the altar? Long-time partners Robin Tyler and Diane Olson think not, but that wont keep them from trying.Feb 14, 2008
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Gay Marriage
Al Gore Backs Gay Marriage
Former Vice President Al Gore is making his opinion clear. He believes gay & lesbian American citizens should have the same right to marry as heterosexuals. During a speech captured on video, Gore said he does not understand why gay marriage is 'considered to be a threat to heterosexual marriage.'Jan 29, 2008
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Gay Marriage
Gay New Hampshire Couples Celebrate Civil Unions
At midnight, January 1st, gay New Hampshire residents had more than just the New Year to celebrate. The countdown to midnight also marked the countdown to legalized civil unions for same-sex couples in the state. Nearly 200 people were on hand at the State House to bear witness to a mass of couples who declared their legal commitments in a group ceremony.
Jan 3, 2008
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Politics
The Mavericks: Mike Gravel and Ron Paul
Seemingly grumpy old straight white man Mike Gravel is only one of two presidential candidates who unapologetically supports marriage for gay people and includes it in his message.The other funny, white-haired maverick uncle in the race is Libertarian Republican Ron Paul. His no-nonsense anti-Iraq war tirades during the GOP debates have made him the darling of independents, college students, and grassroots activists.
Dec 20, 2007
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Gay Marriage
Hungary Passes New Legislation to Legally Recognize Same-Sex Unions
Another European country has paved the way for same-sex couples to enter into legally recognized unions. Hungary's left-leaning parliament this week approved the Registered Partnership Act, which will beginning January 2009 provide lesbian and gay couples with almost identical rights as married heterosexual couples in common law.
Dec 19, 2007
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Gay Marriage
Floridians Likely to Vote on Gay-Marriage Measure in 2008
Should the Florida constitution ban same-sex couples from marrying? That’s the question that will be put before the state’s voters next year. Opponents hope to keep the state from becoming the 28th in the nation to ban such marriages.
Dec 17, 2007
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Gay Marriage
GLAAD, Brian Williams Clash Over 'Marriage Under Attack' Comment
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams upset the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and more than a few bloggers Monday night when he opened a segment about Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip by saying, 'In an era when marriage is under attack, the United Kingdom is these days celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary.'
Nov 22, 2007
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