Weekly Political Roundup
A lengthy roundup this week, so I’ll put most of it after the jump. Read on for news about Alabama, Arizona, California, and Washington, as well as Australia, Canada, South Africa, and Sweden.
Advocating
The Lesbian-Mom Vote
A public-service announcement for my U. S. readers: Primary elections are upon us. If you’re not registered to vote, do so online now. Mid-term elections never seem as exciting as presidential-year ones, but with the congressional majority hanging in the balance, these are as crucial as any. (In the Senate, Democrats need six seats for
Online Fitness Aids
If you’ve been watching Workout, the WNBA playoffs, or, heaven help us, pre-season football, and are inspired to get in better shape yourself, you may like some of these online resources:
Weekly Political Roundup
In federal news, the Pension Protection Act signed into law by President Bush includes two provisions extending important financial protections to same-sex couples as well as other Americans. Across the U. S., LGBT activists have begun a “Right to Serve” campaign, trying to enlist at military recruiting offices and staging sit-ins if they are rejected.
Same-Sex Marriage and Heavenly Bodies
I was going to write a short post about the definition of “planet” recently proposed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). I thought some moms would find it useful when helping their children with science homework. Geoffrey Pullam’s post at Language Log on “Gay Marriage and Counting the Planets” made me realize I was thinking
Martina to Be Inducted into U. S. Open Court of Champions
Martina Navratilova will be inducted into the U. S. Open Court of Champions on September 10, PlanetOut reports. She will retire after this year’s tournament, but not before playing doubles and mixed doubles in the regular matches, and possibly singles in the new Champions Invitational for former Grand Slam finalists. In related news, the U. S.
Federal Pension Protection Act Gives Historic Rights to LGBT Americans
Thanks to HRC for this hot-off-the-presses news: The federal Pension Protection Act signed into law today by President Bush includes two provisions extending important financial protections to same-sex couples as well as other Americans. HRC explains: The first provision, called “Non-Spousal Rollover”: Allows the transfer of an individual’s retirement plan benefits, like a 401(k), to
WNBA Playoffs Begin
The tenth WNBA playoffs begin today with the Houston Comets hosting the Sacramento Monarchs and the Detroit Fever hosting the Indiana Shock. The Seattle Storm and the LA Sparks, as well as the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics, square up on Friday. The official WNBA site has all the schedules, stats, and interviews you
Vermont Non-Bio Mom Wins Visitation Rights
The Vermont Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Vermont courts, not Virginia ones, have sole jurisdiction in a custody battle between two women. The women were residents of Virginia, traveled to Vermont for a civil union, and returned to Virginia, where one gave birth to their child. They then returned to Vermont. A year later, they
Weekly Political Roundup
San Francisco Catholic Charities (SFCC) has followed an earlier move by Boston Catholic Charities and shut down their adoption services, so they don’t have to place children with lesbian and gay couples. Unlike their East Coast counterparts, however, they will partner with another agency, California Kids Connection, to which they will refer prospective adoptive parents,