Defense Of Marriage Act

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November 29, 2022
The United States Senate has officially passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which will codify same-sex and interracial marriages.
July 1, 2013
OPINION - With the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, and as we near the 50-year celebration of…
June 26, 2013
theGRIO REPORT - On Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act,…
June 26, 2013
ANALYSIS - The week was not a clear victory for liberals, who were angered by the Court's gutting of the…
June 26, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that legally married same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as…
April 5, 2013
OPINION - Maybe Obama is playing politics, too, but in the end, he’s been more progressive on gay rights than…
March 29, 2013
OPINION - In August, we celebrate the 50th year of the March on Washington. I vote for us to march…
March 27, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is indicating it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples…
March 27, 2013
OPINION - As Americans, it is up to each and every one of us to fight injustice and inequality when…
May 31, 2012
BOSTON (AP) - A federal appeals court Thursday declared that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to…
August 17, 2011
POLITICO - Asked on a conference call with bloggers this evening why Republicans can't just impeach Barack Obama, Herman Cain…
July 19, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is supporting legislation to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act...
March 1, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - Holder testified under pointed questioning by newly energized Republicans who have taken control of the House...
February 24, 2011
OPINION - Obama's record on gay rights, though imperfect, has been the most progressive and exemplary of any of his…
February 23, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said that it will no longer defend the constitutionality…
July 8, 2010
BOSTON (AP) - A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of gay couples' rights in two separate challenges to the…