Archive for June, 2008

Simple Ceremonies Encouraged for Same-Sex Couples

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Chief executive of the LA Gay and Lesbian Center, Lorri L. Jean encouraged gay and lesbian couples to keep their upcoming wedding ceremonies low-key as images and footage could be used against them during the upcoming vote in November.
In 2000, 60% of Californians voted to keep marriage between a man and a woman. Supporters are now worried […]

First Full Day for Same-Sex Marriage in California

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

The weddings officially started yesterday at 5:01pm, but there will be many more today when the state of California begins issuing marriage licences to couples regardless of sexual orientation.
After 50 years together Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, were the first couple married in the office of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom early yesterday evening. After seeing […]

Greek Island Residents Suing Gay Rights Group Over “Lesbian”

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Three residents of the island of Lesbos are suing a Greek gay rights group for the use of the word lesbian in its name, say that it is an insult to the island’s identity.
Known as a major tourist destination among gay women, the island of Lesbos is also known as Mytilini, home to Sappho, the […]

Same-Sex Weddings Still Set for June

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

June 17th will remain the day that same-sex couples in California can tie the knot, after the Supreme Court rejected a petition today that would have delayed ruling until after the November election.
The Judges voted 4 to 3 against the petitions submitted by Christan groups that they change their ruling that lifted the ban back in May. California […]