Report: American Gay Couples Face Disadvantages in Retirement

New Study Released During National Save for Retirement Week Documents How Lack of Federal Recognition for Same-Sex Couples Reduces Their Retirement Income and Survivor Benefits.
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"Congratulations On Your Marriage!" and Open Thread Question

Back in June, I attended my first-ever Pride rally, Southern Maine Pride in Portland. It would not be an exaggeration to say I had an utter blast; it was a fabulous crowd and a great day!

But for me, it was also a "work" day- I used the opportunity to snap some photos, take videos of EQME's Betsy Smith and Grand Marshall/ State Senator Dennis Damon, meet and visit with friends, make new ones, and LEARN.
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What's Barney Frank Afraid Of?

by David Link

I’m a big fan of Chris Geidner at LawDork, but I have to disagree with him (a bit) about the DOMA repeal bill, and specifically about Barney Frank’s unequivocal position that he won’t sign on.
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Larry Stickney strips Washingtonians of legal protections, then wonders why people are angry

This just takes the cake.  Larry Stickney apparently thinks that he has some right to be free of criticism from people he publicly vilifies and is trying to keep as 2nd class citizens.
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Gay rights mean different things to different generations of community

Before there were domestic-partnership registries and commitment ceremonies, before same-sex marriages and civil unions — before the gay-rights movement, even — John McCluskey and Rudy Henry met, fell in love and harbored the notion that they could spend their lives making one another happy.
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Cheese and Roses

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) signed a bill yesterday that allows same-sex couples to register as domestic partners and thus gain certain rights like hospital visitation and survivor benefits.
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Wisconsin governor signs bill setting up some domestic partner rights

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle signed the state’s comprehensive budget bill on Monday – a bill that includes limited domestic partnership protections for citizens as well as insurance and pension rights for domestic partners of state employees.
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Obama offers expanded benefits to gay partners of federal employees

Obama offers expanded benefits to gay partners of federal employeesLos Angeles Times, CAHowever, the president's order fell short of offering survivor benefits or comprehensive healthcare, drawing sharp criticism from within the gay community.
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Pro-equality resolution presented to Charlotte council

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - More than a dozen supporters of a local LGBT grassroots activism group attended a Charlotte City Council Citizens' Forum meeting on June 1, as a pro-marriage equality resolution was presented to the council.
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