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GLAD Applauds R.I. Senate Committee Vote on Marriage for Same-sex Couples
Ocean State poised to become 10th marriage equality state, final New England state BOSTON, Mass. — Today, in a bipartisan vote of 7 to 4, Rhode Island’s…
2 More Democratic Senators Support Marriage Equality; 4 Left to Go
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two democratic U.S. Senators announced their support for marriage equality today, according to reports from the Human Rights Campaign, HRC. U.S. Sen….
Op-ed: Obama, Clinton, & Gay Marriage: Why We Need More Than Rhetoric
By: Keegan O’Brien*/Special to TRT– Last week, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released a video officially announcing her support for same-sex marriage, shortly after…
GLAD Cheers Launch of Final Marriage Push in Rhode Island
BOSTON, Mass — Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders applauded today’s (Jan. 14th) launch of Rhode Islanders United for Marriage, a broad coalition of LGBT…
MassEquality, Others React to U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on Prop. 8 & DOMA
BOSTON, Massachusetts — On December 7th, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would hear arguments in Windsor v. United States, which challenges Section 3 of the…
“Mitt Gets Worse” Slams Leaked RNC Marriage Platform as Hypocritical & Antiquated
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the marriage inequality plank that was in the platform leaked just days before the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida,…
Chick-fil-A Flap About Homophobia, Hate; Not Gay Marriage
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– In the few months since the anti-gay Chick-fil-A controversy burst onto the national stage, local gay-rights activists have been clear about…
From Charismatic Bigot to Marriage Equality Advocate
Meet A Former Christian Who Found Love And Now Promotes GLBT Rights DALLAS, Texas – If you had asked Aaron Plaat to define “bigot” just…
In the Name of God: Episcopal Marriage Rite; Liturgy Approved for Same-Gender Unions
By: Paul P. Jesep*/TRT Columnist– The Episcopal Church, the American branch of the Anglican Communion, nominally headed by Elizabeth Windsor (a.k.a. Her Majesty the Queen),…
Gay Democrats, Activists Decry Senator Brown’s Anti-Gay Track Record
By: Chuck Colbert/TRT Reporter– When Scott Brown first ran for election to the US Senate in 2010 he promised not to be “another loud and…
Eight Years of Marriage Equality in the Bay State; Leaders Share Their Thoughts
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– Boston, Massachusetts—The eighth anniversary of marriage equality in Massachusetts and the rights of same-sex couples to wed in the commonwealth is…
Widespread Reactions to President Obama’s Support for Marriage Equality
By: Gautam Raghavan*/White House– A couple of days ago, in an interview with ABC News, President Obama articulated his support for marriage equality, saying “I think…
Organizations react to Pres. Obama’s support of gay marriage
By: Christine Nicco/TRT Reporter– This afternoon, The Rainbow Times caught up with local community leaders on their response to President Obama’s endorsement of same-sex marriage…
MassEquality Statement on U.S. Sen. Scott Brown’s Remarks about Marriage Equality in MA
BOSTON, Mass.—During an interview with CNN on Monday, US Senator Scott Brown described the marriage rights of same-sex couples as “settled law” in Massachusetts and…
Marriage Equality in NJ: Positive Effects For 16,875 Couples Raising 6,650+ Children
LOS ANGELES, CA – As the New Jersey legislature votes on the legalization of marriage for same-sex couples, the Williams Institute, a leading research institute…
MassEquality Statement on Mitt Romney’s Remarks about Marriage
BOSTON, February 13, 2012—During Friday’s Conservative Political Action Conference, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney spoke about the history of marriage rights in Massachusetts. MassEquality Executive…
Positive effects of extending marriage to Same-Sex couples in Maryland
It will help 12,500 Couples Raising Over 5,000 Children– LOS ANGELES, CA –– As the Maryland legislature approaches a vote on the legalization of marriage…
Washington State House Approves Legislation Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
OLYMPIA – Washington United for Marriage, a broad statewide coalition of organizations, congregations, unions and business associations that will work to obtain civil marriage for…
The Empire State Says “Yes” to Gay Marriage, just in time for NYC Pride
June 24, 2011 By: Christine Nicco/Online Report NOM issues threats via Twitter. New Yorkers must remain vigilant. In a long Senate session, close to 11…
RI Marriage Equality Activists vow to fight
May 3, 2011 By: Joe Siegel/TRT Reporter Providence, RI – Supporters of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island vow to keep fighting for full marriage equality…
Openly gay SJC nominee vilified by detractors, praised by supporters at confirmation hearing
By: Chuck Clbert/TRT Reporter April 28, 2011 If a majority of eight members on the Massachusetts Governor’s Council approve her nomination to the Supreme Judicial…
Report finds increasing Catholic support for marriage equality
April 7, 2011 By: Chuck Colber/TRT Reporter Catholic advocates for LGBT rights got a boost with the release of a new report showing the faithful…