Archive for the 'Gay Marriage' Category

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 […]

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 […]

New York to Recognize Out of State Same-Sex Unions

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Newly appointed Governor, David Paterson has instructed agencies in New York that same sex couples who have been married outside of the state will be allowed the same recognition as any other legally performed union. Currently, the only states who have legalized gay marriage are Massachusetts and California while New Jersey and Vermont allow civil unions.  
Paterson told […]

Minneapolis Church Will Stop Performing Civil Marriage Ceremonies

Monday, December 17th, 2007

As long as same-sex marriage is illegal, the Lyndale United Church of Christ, a small liberal congregation outside of Minneapolis will stop performing civil marriage ceremonies.
The church will still hold religious ceremonies to celebrate the unions of straight and same-sex couples, but straight couples must go to a state authority to obtain a marriage license.
Lead pastor for the […]

Schwarzenegger Vetoes Another Gay Marriage Bill

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Despite saying that he supports state laws that give domestic partners many of the rights and responsibilities of marries couples, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have allowed gay marriage for the second time in two years.
Schwarzenegger stated that it is not the job of the legislature to decide on the issue, […]

New Commercial Aims to Convince California Residents Sexual Orientation Shouldn’t Prohibit Marriage

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Let California Ring, a new multi-million dollar ad campaign, will begin airing in major
California markets this Thursday. The commercial depicts a bride, trying to make her way down the aisle but can’t due to several outside forces, all while her groom stands watching. It ends with the tagline, “What if you couldn’t marry the person you love?”
The […]