Tag: USA
HRC Statement on Lack of Lesbian and Gay Family Inclusion in Senate Committee Immigration Bill
Yesterday, in the Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman Patrick Leahy brought up an amendment to allow an American citizen’s foreign-born same-sex spouse the ability to become a citizen, just as straight couples are currently allowed to do, but after debate, the Chairman did not call for a vote on the measure.
LGBT Groups Speak Out on Immigration Reform
Following is a statement regarding amendments to the Title II provisions of the immigration bill that the Senate Judiciary Committee will debate this week.
Westboro Baptist Church blames Oklahoma tornado on Jason Collins, Kevin Durant
Fred Phelps Jr., says that Jason Collins’ coming out caused the devastating Oklahoma tornado.
Minnesota to Become 12th U.S. State to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
The Minnesota state legislature today passed historic freedom to marry legislation which will make Minnesota the 12th state in the nation – plus the District of Columbia – to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.
NOM’s Penchant for Insulting Same-Sex Parents Hits New Low
The so-called National Organisation for Marriage president, Brian Brown, hit a new low yesterday, responding to the passage of a marriage equality bill in the Rhode Island state Senate by proclaiming:
Rhode Island to vote on same-sex marriage
Rhode Island’s state legislature is set to vote on legalising same-sex marriage, a move that would make it the 10th US state to back same-sex unions.