Tag: DOMA
CNBC Host Suze Orman moderated a panel to discuss “The Cost of Marriage Inequality”
With many states considering freedom to marry legislation and two landmark cases about the freedom to marry before the U.S. Supreme Court, New York Times bestselling author and CNBC Host Suze Orman moderated a panel discussion Thursday at New York University on the economic harms caused by the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the denial of marriage for same-sex couples.
HRC Praises Pentagon’s Extension of Additional Benefits to Gay and Lesbian Service Members and Their Families
The Human Rights Campaign praised the Pentagon’s announcement that it would extend a slate of equal benefits to lesbian and gay service members and their families over the coming months.
Pentagon Vows to Extend Benefits to Gay Service Members, Families
In response to news that the Pentagon would be extending certain benefits to the spouses of gay and lesbian military personnel, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
Business Coalition Launches in Support of Respect for Marriage Act
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation, announced the formation of a business coalition made up of Fortune 500 and brand name companies that support ending federal discrimination against legally married gay and lesbian couples.
HRC Statement on the Death of Lillian Miles Lewis
Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin, joined by HRC’s Atlanta Steering Committee, released the following statement regarding the passing of Lillian Miles Lewis, wife of Congressman John Lewis (D-GA):
House Republicans Stick Taxpayers with $1.5 Million Bill to Pursue Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act
House Republicans, under the leadership of Speaker John Boehner, have racked up a $1.5 million bill in their relentless pursuit of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) – and they are sticking American taxpayers with the cost.