The Taste of Victory
Just so you know I meant it: I did indeed make a maple cornbread to celebrate the two great states of Vermont and Iowa. (Click link for recipe.) And it was delicious.
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It’s Not Over Yet: “Protect Isabella Coalition” Forms to Keep Girl from Lesbian Mom
In this week of euphoria over the marriage victories, let’s not forget we still have a long way to go. Today, “a coalition of concerned Virginia citizens” has formed the “Protect Isabella Coalition” to “create awareness of what it labels ‘judicial tyranny’ in the child custody/visitation case involving Miller, Isabella’s biological mother, and Vermonter Janet
Vermont Marriage License Apps: It’s In the Details
In the version of the marriage bill passed by the VT House and Senate, it says: The department shall prescribe forms that allow each party to a marriage to be designated “bride,” “groom,” or “spouse,” as he or she chooses, and the application shall be in substantially the following form: The sample form in the
D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Married Same-Sex Couples
The news keeps getting better: The Washington, D.C. Council voted today to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Like Vermont. And Iowa. And Massachusetts. And Connecticut. The Washington Post reports that the Council will likely take a final vote on the legislation next month. Congress must then approve—meaning the outcome is far from certain.
Marriage Equality in Vermont: Legislature Votes to Override Governor’s Veto
The Vermont Legislature just voted 100-49 to override the Governor’s veto of marriage equality! Yes, that’s right. Iowa and Vermont get marriage equality within one week. Vermont was also the first state to enact marriage equality through the legislative process. I’m thinking maple cornbread to celebrate, followed by massive amounts of Ben & Jerry’s. Congratulations
Another Teen Testifies for Marriage Equality in Vermont
Earlier, I posted the testimony of the daughter of two moms testifying before the Vermont Senate. Below is the testimony of Outright Youth & Board Representative James Neiley, talking from his perspective as a gay teen. Have the tissues handy, especially when he gets to the passage on how he would like to raise his
Teen Testifies to Let Her Moms Marry in Vermont
A teen speaks up for her mothers in front of the Vermont Senate committee that just approved a bill for marriage equality. It will go to the full Senate next week. (More videos by and about LGBT families at the Mombian YouTube Channel.)
LGBT Parenting Roundup
The news came fast and furious this week: The good: A Kentucky bill to ban unmarried couples from becoming foster or adoptive parents is effectively dead after not being called for a floor vote this session. Good news. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that the antigay Arizona-based Adoption Profiles, LLC and Adoption Media,
What Ben and Jerry’s Flavor Means Equality?
Vermont may soon enact marriage equality, according to television station WCAX. When I think of Vermont, I think of two things first: maple syrup and Ben and Jerry’s. The question then arises: If you were to suggest a new flavor for Ben and Jerry’s to celebrate equality in their state, what would it be? I’m
Weekly Political Roundup
President Obama has appointed Alison J. Nathan, who is openly lesbian, as his associate counsel. Nathan was recently the Fritz Alexander Fellow at New York University School of Law and a visiting assistant professor at Fordham Law School. During the 2008 Presidential campaign, Nathan was the national voter protection senior advisor to the Obama campaign
