http://blogs.heretv.com/news A here! Networks Blog Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:43:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/06/18/simple-ceremonies-encouraged-for-same-sex-couples/ 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 ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/06/17/first-full-day-for-same-sex-marriage-in-california/ 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 ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/06/12/greek-island-residents-suing-gay-rights-group-over-lesbian/ 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 ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/06/04/same-sex-weddings-still-set-for-june/ 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 ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/05/29/new-york-to-recognize-out-of-state-same-sex-unions/ The California Supreme Court ruled today that the current ban on gay marriage in the state is unconstitutional and overturned the law by a vote of 4-3. The ruling stated that same-sex couples are allowed to marry and declaired the California marriage laws discriminatory. There was positive support and reaction outside of the ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/05/15/gay-marriage-ban-lifted-in-california/ This week's episode of of the series, Brothers & Sisters will feature a same-sex commitment ceremony between two main characters, a first for any network television program. Kevin Walker (Matthew Rhys) and long time boyfriend on the show, Scotty Wandell (Luke Macfarlane) will tie the knot in the season finale. Rhys stated ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/05/12/tv-series-airs-first-gay-commitment-ceremony/ Openly gay Episcopal bishop, Gene Robinson has announced that he will enter into a civil union with his partner of 20 years so that his family can have the same legal rights that heterosexual couples enjoy. The bishop has received death threats and has been told that he can not attend this years Episcopal ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/05/09/gay-bishop-plans-to-wed-amid-controversy/ Since Raul Castro became the President of Cuba, it has been his daughter, Mariela Castro who has promised to push through positive changes for the country. She has been lobbying the government to adopt what would be the most liberal gay and transsexual rights in Latin America. Castro has worked hard to change the ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/03/27/presidents-daughter-aims-for-big-changes-in-cuba/ Gay fans of the New York Rangers hockey team are concerned about some of the behavior taking place during the home games at Madison Square Garden. According to fans, crowd chants that use derogatory terms, and homophobic comments that are shouted to the players have resulted in a tense atmosphere at ... http://blogs.heretv.com/news/2008/03/21/gay-fans-report-toxic-atmosphere-at-madison-square-garden/