Politics and Law

Break Out the Tapas!

Not to be outdone by Canada (OK, the timing was just coincidence), Spain has just fully legalized gay marriage. According to the AP, gay couples will be able to get married within two weeks. Madrid’s a little hot this time of year, but still…. (And again, best read HRC’s advice about getting married before you […]

Break Out the Maple Syrup!

Canada’s House of Commons has just approved legislation to legalize gay marriage. The Senate has yet to pass the measure, but is expected to do so by the end of July. If you’re a U. S. citizen thinking about getting married in Canada, you may want to read the HRC’s information about marriage in Canada and

Elmo Saved (for Now)!

Last Thursday, the U. S. House of Representatives passed HR 3010, which restored $100 million in funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. CPB supports production of quality children’s programs like Sesame Street, as well as other public TV and radio programs. It also funds local public TV and radio stations across the country. Despite

TV Tonight

Coming up tonight on Showtime, “Same Sex America,” a documentary following the path of the seven couples who spearheaded the successful effort to legalize same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. The show is repeated several times through July 9; check the SHO site for details.

Uniting American Families Act

The Uniting American Families Act was introduced yesterday in the U. S. House and Senate by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt, with bipartisan co-sponsors from both chambers. The bill seeks equal treatment for same-sex and opposite-sex couples for the purposes of immigration. You can read the official bill summary and list

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