Archive for the 'gay marriage' Category
A Congressional Battle Over Gay Marriage Is Coming
Posted on November 17, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 elections, DC, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
Washington, DC, probably could have successfully legalized same-sex marriage several years ago were it not for the peculiarities of home rule which allow Congress to veto any law enacted by the city’s democratically chosen legislature and mayor. DC is overwhelmingly Democratic, is fairly liberal on most issues, and is home to a large and politically [...]
Coming Home To The Democrats And Fighting Bigotry
Posted on November 11, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 elections, California, Jewish voters, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
It was no surprise to me to see my fellow Jews come home to the Obama ticket (supporting him in higher numbers than they supported Kerry!) despite the dire predictions from certain parties. Similarly, I’m not remotely surprised to see that Jews overwhelmingly opposed Prop 8 in California. Don’t forget: The major national reform, conservative, [...]
On Prop 8
Posted on November 6, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 elections, California, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
I feel a bit guilty right now. I’ve been deliberately avoiding thinking much about Prop 8 passing in California because I haven’t wanted to turn my focus away from Obama winning the presidency and onto less joyous matters. Of course, those directly effected by the ballot measure don’t have the luxury of ignoring it. They [...]
Hooray!
Posted on October 10, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under Connecticut, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
The market might be tanking, but there’s good news out of Connecticut:
Connecticut’s Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry, making that state the third behind Massachusetts and California to legalize such unions.
The court agreed with the plaintiffs, who said the state’s marriage law discriminates against them because it applies only [...]
Now I’m Convinced
Posted on July 29, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, Tim Kaine, gay marriage, running mates | Leave a Comment
Kathy G responds to the Tim Kaine speculation by pointing not only to his questionable record on choice, but to his abysmal record on gay marriage. The Virginia governor does not merely oppose gay marriage in the wishy-washy way we expect of Democrats trying to avoid a fight; he actively opposes civil unions and supported [...]
DC’s Gay Marriage “Options”
Posted on June 12, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
DCist: Fenty to study legal ramifications for same-sex couple District residents who get married in California per the state’s recent court decision.
Now, I seem to remember Mayor Williams’ administration making gestures towards offering same-sex couples greater legal rights under DC law a few years ago, but backing down when he was threatened with potential retaliation [...]
California Supreme Court Overturns State’s Gay Marriage Ban
Posted on May 15, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under California, gay marriage | Leave a Comment
Fantastic news.
Sorry, I have nothing else to add. I only wanted to say that this is very good news.
