California Supreme Court Rejects Stay on Marriage Decision
Gay Rights Watch Jun 04 08It's official. In a unanimous vote, the California Supreme Court has rejected a stay in marriage equality. Same-sex couples will now be able to begin getting married on June 17th. Via SfGate: The California Supreme Court refused today to put its ruling allowing same-sex marriages on hold until the issue goes before state voters in November, clearing the way for gay and lesbian weddings to begin Full story...
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Gavin Newsom Eyes CA Governor's Office
Gay Rights Watch Jul 02 08San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who built a national reputation pushing cutting-edge -- and controversial -- policies on same-sex marriage, healthcare and other issues, launched an exploratory bid for governor Tuesday.
Heinz Gay Themed Mayonnaise Commercial Pulled
Gay Rights Watch Jun 30 08This comes to us from the UK where Heinz ran this very funny commercial. Sadly, they pulled it after complaints which is ridiculous.
David Vitter (Adulterer) & Larry Craig (Bathroom Sex Sting Fame) Introduce Federal Marriage Amendment
Gay Rights Watch Jun 27 08Sounds like a joke huh? It's not. Disgraced Republicans David Vitter (Louisiana) and Larry Craig (Idaho) both signed on as sponsors for another attempt on a federal marriage amendment which I believe has already failed 3 times in previous years.
Gay Soldier Redeployed Even After Admission He Is Gay, Then Discharged
Gay Rights Watch Jun 27 08The Army has discharged a decorated medic who was deployed to Iraq despite acknowledging he was gay.
Darren Manzella, 30, said he revealed his sexual orientation to his military supervisor in August 2006, and was redeployed to Iraq anyway.
Oregon Dem House Leader Smacks Down Oregon's GOP Fear Tactics
Gay Rights Watch Jun 27 08A quickie from Oregon politics that aren't related to the gays. House Majority Leader Dave Hunt issued a statement today in regards to Oregon Republican lawmakers spreading fear about the state of our economy and attempts to devalue the strong leadership from our newly Democratically controlled legislature.
Gay Advocacy Groups Challenge November's Ballot Measure
Gay Rights Watch Jun 23 08"In papers filed four days after the legalized same-sex weddings began around the state, advocacy groups argued that the measure would change the state's Constitution so profoundly that it would amount to a revision.
Morality of Gays: A Drastic Change in Public Opinion
Gay Rights Watch Jun 18 08A poll from Gallup reveals some interesting numbers when it comes to American's thoughts on the "morality" of our gayness.
Oregon: Not out of the anti-gay woods yet
Gay Rights Watch Jun 17 08And let me tell you, the anti-gay woods are a very dark and scary place.
So we've all heard now that Oregon's Tennessee's Arizona's.
Bust a Gut For Equality - It's Bites for Rights!
Gay Rights Watch Jun 13 08Right folks - that says Bust a GUT. Get your mind out of the gutters.
It's here! That one day of the year (Thursday, June 19th) when we can eat out all day long and not feel ashamed of our bloated selves is right around the corner.
Barack Launches "Fight the Smears" Microsite
Gay Rights Watch Jun 12 08With GOP and other right-wing lies coming across email chain forwards, FOX news, blogs and other mediums, Barack's campaign has launched "Fight the Smears".
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