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Gay Marriage Debate Rages

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I moved from North Carolina almost a year and a half ago, but I still have many good friends there. Two days ago, North Carolina said “No thanks” to same-sex marriage by passing Amendment One. In case you’ve been in a coma the few weeks, Amendment One reads “Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized.” The amendment was passed by a vote of 61 percent for and 39 percent against. Before we go bashing North Carolina, let me say that it is just one of many states that … Continue reading →

Gay Marriage Legal Again in California

In what some will see as victory and others defeat, the California Supreme Court made history today when it overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage. What Does It All Mean? First and foremost, there are a lot of gay couples rejoicing right about now. This was an enormous decision which ultimately resulted in triumph for the gay rights movement. Second of all, and perhaps most importantly and which will cause those opposed to gay marriage the most distress, is that the ruling sets a precedent. Domestic Partners vs. Married: Rights California already allowed same-sex couples domestic partner rights, as … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review June 10 – June 15

This is been an interesting week here in the marriage blog, we started it off with a look at history from 40 years ago and we ended it with a vote that keeps same-sex marriage legal in the state of Massachusetts. It’s been busy enough that you may have missed something, if you did – here’s our Marriage Blog week in review so you can catch up on this week’s articles. Sunday, June 10 Love Letters: Do You Know Who Mildred Loving Is? takes a look at the love story that existed between Mildred and Richard Loving, an interracial couple … Continue reading →

In the News: Massachusetts Same Sex Marriage Continues to Be Legal

Late yesterday, supporters won their month-long battle to defeat the proposed amendment to the state constitution that would have defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. Governor Patrick was pleased with the result of the legislature’s vote that defeated the referendum on the amendment 151 – 45. The amendment needed at least 50 favorable votes in order to be added to the referendum for voters in 2008. In Massachusetts today, the freedom to marry is secure. – Governor Deval Patrick; Massachusetts What Happens Now? Opponents will have to head back to square one now in order … Continue reading →

In the News: California Assembly Offers Equal Opportunity

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You may remember a few months ago I talked about a whole new kind of marriage debate. The debate began because a man wanted to take his wife’s last name after they married and there were no laws allowing for this possibility. Well this has all changed now that the California Assembly passed legislation ending what may be perceived as marriage bias. The Name Equality Act The Name Equality Act also known as AB 102 was passed by a 45 to 20 vote. Democrat Fiona Ma from San Francisco with cosponsors that included three California affiliates of the American Civil … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News: The Good & The Bad

When it comes down to news articles about marriage of late, you can hardly scan a new search without seeing dozens of articles focusing on the issue of gay marriage and the legal battles that continue to draw their lines in the sand from coast to coast, including the current challenges to the law in the only state that recognizes gay marriage. While this issue continues to vex and frustrate supporters on both sides of the issue. It doesn’t help the cause when gay couples, which have apparently fought long and hard for the right to be recognized as married, … Continue reading →