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March 24, 2009
Vermont Marriage Bill Advances
The Vermont Senate passed legislation Monday that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill passed 26-4. It now moves to the House where supporters believe it is likely to be approved. But whether Vermont Gov. James Douglas (R) will sign it is unknown.March 3, 2009
DOMA Challenge Filed in MA
The first concerted, multi-plaintiff legal challenge to Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was filed today by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD).February 25, 2009
HI Civil Union Bill Stuck in Committee
The Hawaiian Civil Union Bill, which was recently passed in the House, remains stuck in the Judiciary Committe. After 15 hours of testimony, the Committee tied on a 3-3 vote to move the bill to the Senate.Latest Articles
December 24, 2008
Crossing the Line
Crossing the line is very common these days, particularly in a large metropolitan area such as Philadelphia, or New York City. Most people never think twice about the differences between the laws of one state and another. However for members of the LGBT community, crossing the line can mean the difference between no rights, some rights and full rights.September 25, 2008
Expecting the Unexpected
Recent events have reminded me that we are all vulnerable to unexpected events that can leave us helpless and dependent on others, such as our spouse, our family members, or our friends.August 8, 2008
CA Marriage Debate Not Completely Settled
Over four years ago, the mayor of San Francisco directed the city to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. One of the first couples married by Mayor Gavin Newsome was longtime lesbian activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, who have been a couple for over 50 years.Legislative Update
June 16, 2008
A2978 Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act
This bill would authorize same-sex marriage in the State. The bill defines "marriage" as the legally recognized union of two consenting persons in a committed relationship.June 9, 2008
S1967 Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act
This bill, titled theFreedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act,would authorize same-sex marriage in the State. The bill defines
marriageas the legally recognized union of two consenting persons in a committed relationship.
April 11, 2008
P.L.2008, c.17 Family Leave Act
Extends TDI to provide family leave benefits for workers caring for sick family members, newborn and newly adopted children.
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