Hey Vermont, Time To Step It Up
From Slate’s Why the California Supreme Court did more than legalize gay marriage: “Chief Justice Ronald M. George first found that the exclusion of gays from marriage violated their fundamental right to marry, thereby drawing strict scrutiny from the court. This meant that the state would have to produce a compelling reason to bar gays [...]
No Gay Marriage In Vermont…Yet
From Rutland Herald’s The bills that made it addressed these issues…: “There were no votes this year on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, but a legislatively-backed commission unveiled a report that all but endorsed beginning that discussion under the Golden Dome soon. While the commission did not make a formal recommendation, its report features a [...]
Vt. panel considers same-sex nuptials
From the Rutland Herald’s article, entitled Vt. panel considers same-sex nuptials: “With little fanfare or fireworks, a legislative commission charged with exploring the possibility of expanding marriage rights to gay and lesbian couples cautiously began its work Thursday morning….But despite the strong words there was little to suggest at the opening meeting of the [...]
Gay Rights Activists Introduce Initiative…
From Gay Rights Activists Introduce Initiative that Would Require Children in Marriages: “The Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state could prevent gay and lesbian couples from marrying because the state has a legitimate interest in preserving marriage for procreation. The Washington Defense of Marriage Alliance then filed…initiative [957]. I-957…would allow only couples capable of [...]
Jon Stewart Impresses, Once Again
Watch Jon Stewart and Bill Bennett discuss gay marriage, and see, once again, why Jon Stewart is the most impressive individual on television. Colbert is barely worth the stink in Stewart’s poo. I said it, I said it.
