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  • A Timeline on Marriage Equality in D.C. 03/31/10
  • Defending D.C. Marriage Equality (PDF) 05/30/10
  • Defending D.C. Marriage Equality (HTM) 05/30/10
  • Marriage Equality: 10 Talking Points (PDF) 09/30/09
  • Marriage Equality: 10 Talking Points 09/30/09
  • Where They Stand: D.C. Officials on Defending Gay Families 05/13/09
  • A Timeline on Marriage Recognition in D.C. 08/13/09
  • Rights and Responsibilities of Domestic Partners in the District of Columbia 12/05/07
  • Special GLAA Report: Marriage Law in the District of Columbia 02/09/04
  • GAO reports 1,138 federal benefits, rights, and privileges contingent on marital status 02/28/04
  • GAO Report B-275860, listing 1049 rights and benefits of marriage under federal law 01/31/97
  • Domestic Partner Registration Form and Information 04/27/09
  • DC Clergy United for Marriage Equality
  • Freedom to Marry
  • National Freedom to Marry Day
  • Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
  • GLAA policy on marriage and family

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    Local Activism

    2010

  • Ruling in Perry v. Schwarzenegger 08/04/10
  • Judge Walker rules Proposition 8 unconstitutional 08/04/10
  • D.C. Court of Appeals ruling in Jackson 07/15/10
  • NOM is losing in D.C., and boasts about it 06/24/10
  • More gay panic from Perkins and FRC 06/17/10
  • Rev. Willie Wilson endorses Clark Ray 06/16/10
  • Would you accept an endorsement from this man? 06/15/10
  • Dept. of Labor issues LGBT Pride poster featuring Harvey Milk 06/15/10
  • OMG! Prostitution! 06/15/10
  • Gray wins Stein Club endorsement 06/14/10
  • More Expensive Failures for NOM in D.C. 06/14/10
  • NOM pays $61K to D.C. anti-gay organizer Bob King 06/11/10
  • Defending D.C. Marriage Equality (PDF) 05/30/10
  • Defending D.C. Marriage Equality (HTM) 05/30/10
  • Malawi couple pardoned by President 05/29/10
  • Indecent Practices 05/27/10
  • Notes on marriage initiative arguments at D.C. Court of Appeals 05/04/10
  • The Legitimacy Lie 04/15/10
  • Homework before saying ‘I do’ 04/09/10
  • Anti-Gay Marriage Diehards Keep Losing 04/09/10
  • Hold that tax advice 04/09/10
  • Summersgill corrects the record on D.C. marriage equality victory 03/26/10
  • City's appeals brief in marriage case 03/19/10
  • GLAA defends Del. Norton from Barras 03/15/10
  • A news photo that says it all 03/10/10
  • A fine day for a wedding (or three) 03/09/10
  • How We Won (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 03/04/10
  • The beautiful sight outside Room 4485 03/03/10
  • District Court denies Jackson motion 03/02/10
  • Chief Justice denies stay 03/02/10
  • Press Statement: True Radicals Defeated as Marriage Equality Reaches D.C. 03/02/10
  • Nickles shreds Jackson SCOTUS appeal 03/02/10
  • Appeals court denies stay 02/26/10
  • Norton hosts marriage equality celebration Mar. 2 02/25/10
  • Jackson appeals stay denial 02/22/10
  • Judge Holeman denies Jackson stay request 02/20/10
  • The Archdiocese of Washington -- not a victim, but a bully 02/20/10
  • The Jackson Jive
    Harry Jackson argues for direct democracy, but fights "home rule" on the hill     (Metro Weekly) 02/18/10
  • Report on Board of Elections hearing 02/16/10
  • Flowers opposes latest initiative 02/16/10
  • Mendelson opposes latest initiative 02/16/10
  • Rosendall slams latest initiative 02/16/10
  • Witness list for BOEE hearing on proposed referendum on D.C. marriage law 02/10/10
  • Summersgill slams latest initiative 02/09/10
  • Nickles opposes "One Man One Woman" initiative 02/09/10
  • Jackson requests stay of law date 02/05/10
  • Board of Elections and Ethics rejects D.C. marriage referendum 02/04/10
  • Additional testimony on marriage referendum 01/28/10
  • Rosendall testifies against marriage referendum 01/27/10
  • City responds to latest referendum 01/22/10
  • Judge rules against D.C. initiative 01/14/10
  • Referendum proposed against marriage bill 01/06/10
  • Campaign for All D.C. Families files brief 01/06/10
  • Another initiative filed, BOEE hearing set 01/05/10
  • Inhofe et al. file marriage brief 01/05/10
  • Nutjob watch: Marriage equality as a gentrification ploy 01/05/10

    • 2009

  • Gay marriage foes deserve to be heard, even on Metrobuses (Colby King, The Washington Post) 12/26/09
  • D.C. files brief in marriage initiative case 12/21/09
  • D.C. brief in marriage initiative case 12/21/09
  • Pro-LGBT advocates oppose censorship of Metro ads 12/18/09
  • Signed. sealed and delivered 12/18/09
  • Mayor Fenty signs marriage equality bill 12/18/09
  • Victory for Marriage Equality in D.C. 12/15/09
  • Poised to mark a milestone 12/15/09
  • Rally for marriage equality Dec. 14 12/14/09
  • Web site targets closeted Catholic priests 12/03/09
  • Gary Imhoff gets nuttier and nuttier 12/03/09
  • Odd couple after marriage-equality vote 12/01/09
  • Answer to anti-marriage-equality op-ed 11/29/09
  • 12 groups answer archdiocese, urge marriage bill fix 11/20/09
  • Correcting WaPo on the Catholic Church's opposition to marriage equality 11/19/09
  • Anti-gay lawsuit against BOEE ruling 11/18/09
  • BOEE ruling against marriage initiative 11/17/09
  • WaPo's discordant editorial on the Catholic Church and marriage equality 11/15/09
  • After Maine: Turning the Tables 11/12/09
  • Committee print of Bill 18-482 11/10/09
  • Committee report on Bill 18-482 11/10/09
  • Committee passes marriage bill 4-1, defeats conscience clause 11/10/09
  • Aravosis launches all-or-nothing boycott of DNC 11/10/09
  • Continuing the struggle, state by state 11/05/09
  • An opening against the right (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 10/29/09
  • GSDC files reply brief on initiative 10/28/09
  • Rosendall delivers GLAA testimony for marriage equality bill 10/26/09
  • Summersgill testifies on marriage equality bill 10/26/09
  • Rosendall testifies for GLAA against proposed initiative 10/26/09
  • Testify for Marriage Equality in D.C. 10/19/09
  • Summersgill testifies on joint filing bill 10/15/09
  • Nickles: proposed initiative improper 10/05/09
  • Marriage Equality: 10 Talking Points (pdf) 09/30/09
  • Marriage Equality: 10 Talking Points 09/30/09
  • Time to Act (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 09/17/09
  • Another initiative supporter denies opposing same-sex marriage 09/08/09
  • Ten ways Chris Crain was wrong 08/21/09
  • GLAA alert: meeting set on proposed anti-gay initiative 08/19/09
  • ANC commissioner sets meeting on anti-gay initiative 08/12/09
  • GLAA to ANCs: Please oppose ballot initiative on marriage 08/14/09
  • GLAA defends public funding for DC Center 07/22/09
  • New Law Protects Children Born to Same-Sex Parents in the District of Columbia 07/22/09
  • Board of Elections informs Jackson of residency challenge 06/30/09
  • GLAA Forum on marriage ruling 06/30/09
  • Court rules against referendum 06/30/09
  • Nickles opposes Jackson stay request 06/24/09
  • BOEE opposes Jackson stay request 06/24/09
  • Anti-gay ministers file suit against Board of Elections 06/17/09
  • Anti-gay coalition will appeal Board of Elections decision 06/15/09
  • Board of Elections rules against referendum 06/15/09
  • Nickles opposes proposed referendum 06/11/09
  • DC for Democracy opposes referendum 06/11/09
  • Rosendall testifies for GLAA against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Summersgill testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • ACLU/NCA testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Levine/Stein Club testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Phil Mendelson testifies against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Jack Evans testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Brian Flowers (General Counsel, D.C. Council) testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Pannell testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • McCoy testimony against proposed referendum 06/10/09
  • Mendelson writes BOEE on referendum 06/09/09
  • D.C. clergy declare support for marriage equality 06/02/09
  • GLAA to Board of Elections: Proposed Referendum Invalid 06/01/09
  • Kameny and Rosendall on marriage at DCwatch.com 05/27/09
  • Igualdad de matrimonio: 10 puntos 05/27/09
  • Igualdad de matrimonio: 10 puntos (pdf) 05/27/09
  • Alert: D.C. DOMA introduced in Congress 05/22/09
  • Examiner reports "racial divide," ignores Ward 8 vote 05/18/09
  • Pannell statement to Ward 8 Dems on Marriage Equality 05/18/09
  • Talking points on D.C. marriage equality - pdf format 05/17/09
  • Ward 8 Democrats endorse civil marriage equality 05/16/09
  • Where They Stand: D.C. Officials on Defending Gay Families 05/13/09
  • Summersgill: DHR rulemaking omits DPs from other jurisdictions 05/11/09
  • GLAA: 10 Points for D.C. Council Members on Marriage Equality 05/11/09
  • Previous idle threats from Rev. Anthony Evans 05/06/09
  • Victory on marriage recognition 05/05/09
  • Anti-gay radio ad running in DC 05/04/09
  • Action Alert: Urge D.C. Council to reaffirm marriage recognition on May 5 04/30/09
  • GLAA Report: Marion Barry opposes marriage equality at anti-gay rally 04/29/09
  • Wood presents award to Nancy D. Polikoff 04/22/09
  • A Timeline on Marriage Recognition in D.C. 04/18/09
  • Clarification & fact check on Marc Fisher column 04/12/09
  • GLAA thanks Councilmembers for marriage recognition vote 04/07/09
  • Nickles endorses DP parentage bill 04/03/09
  • OCSE green lights DP parentage bill 03/31/09
  • NCLR to Fenty: withdraw request for federal review on DP bill 03/19/09
  • Nickles calls in feds on DP bill 03/16/09
  • Nickles again threatens DP parentage bill 03/16/09
  • Summersgill slams Nickles on DP parentage bill 02/20/09
  • GLAA rebukes Nickles, urges markup of DP parentage bill 02/20/09
  • Nickles slams DP parentage bill 02/22/09
  • Action Alert: Urge Mayor to certify DPs from other jurisdictions 02/16/09
  • Summersgill testifies on Safe Families bill 02/11/09
  • Summersgill presses Mayor's office on DP recognition 01/28/09
  • GLAA Member Alert: Disinformation from The Washington Times on GLBT families 01/28/09

    • 2008

  • GLAA makes case against Nickles as D.C. Attorney General 10/17/08
  • Polikoff responds to OAG, HHS on parentage bill 10/07/08
  • HHS, prompted by Nickles, comments on D.C. Parentage bill 10/03/08
  • OAG response on Domestic Partnership bill 09/03/08
  • Summersgill backs Polikoff critique of OAG letter 07/25/08
  • Polikoff refutes Office of Attorney General on parentage bill 07/24/08
  • GLAA endorses domestic partnership, parentage bills 07/11/08
  • Polikoff testifies on parentage bill 07/11/08
  • Zavos testifies on parentage bill 07/11/08
  • Summersgill testifies on parentage bill 07/11/08
  • D.C. Office of Attorney General objects to DP parentage bill 07/10/08
  • Marriage Equality Advocates: Make Change, Not Lawsuits 06/09/08
  • D.C. Council repeals marriage license tests 06/07/08
  • GLAA urges passage of Safe Marriage Amendment Act without amendments 05/29/08
  • Rosendall discusses CA marriage victory, implications for D.C. 05/15/08
  • California Supreme Court marriage ruling 05/15/08
  • Rainbow Response Forum on Intimate Partner Violence April 8 04/06/08

    • 2007

  • Williams Institute releases DC Census Snapshot 12/05/07
  • Summersgill updates summary of rights and responsibilities of DC Domestic Partners 12/05/07
  • Community forum on marriage equality set for Dec. 6 12/05/07
  • Rosendall counters 'ex-gay' advocate 12/02/07
  • GLAA flyer: Civil Marriage Equality — a Marathon Effort 12/01/07
  • Summersgill testifies on Domestic Partnership Amendments Act 10/19/07
  • Polikoff testifies on Domestic Partnership Amendments Act 10/19/07
  • GLAA endorses Domestic Partnership Amendments Act 10/19/07
  • Polikoff testifies for GLAA, urges strengthening of Paid Sick and Safe Days Act 07/09/07
  • Summersgill charts completion of domestic partnership project 06/29/07
  • GLAA endorses two domestic partner-related bills 06/29/07
  • Bush Issues Veto Threat for D.C. Appropriations Bill Over Domestic Partner Registry (Human Rights Campaign) 06/27/07
  • GLAA Alert: Rep. Goode targets DPs in DC Appropriations bill 06/27/07
  • GLAA celebrates as new domestic partnership joint filing law takes effect 03/21/07
  • GLAA Applauds Pepco for Adopting Domestic Partner Benefits 03/19/07
  • Cheh thanks PEPCO for adopting domestic partner benefits 03/15/07
  • PEPCO agrees to provide domestic partner benefits 03/15/07
  • Pepco writes to Cheh on new Domestic Partner policy 03/14/07
  • GLAA thanks Washington Gas for domestic partner benefits 02/27/07
  • GLAA amends testimony on Kane confirmation to PSC to reflect advances at Washington Gas 02/27/07
  • GLAA Withdraws Protest of Proposed Rate Increase for Washington Gas 02/26/07
  • Cheh urges PEPCO to adopt domestic partner benefits 02/23/07
  • GLAA endorses Betty Ann Kane for Public Service Commission 02/21/07
  • GLAA protests rate increases by PEPCO and Washington Gas Light 01/03/07

    • 2006

  • Gay-rights activists contemplate strength of D.C. Council's same-sex marriage bill (The Washington Examiner) 12/04/06
    (Note: this article is misleading. No such bill is pending in the D.C. Council.)
  • Brick to Blade: Sustainable Progress, Not Instant Gratification 11/17/06
  • GLAA endorses Domestic Partnerships Joint Filing Act 11/02/06
  • New Jersey Supreme Court ruling in Lewis v. Harris 10/25/06
  • GLAA urges Danaher Corporation to adopt DP benefits 10/20/06
  • GLAA writes South African ambassador urging marriage equality 10/16/06
  • GLAA urges PEPCO to adopt DP benefits 07/17/06
  • GLAA urges Washington Gas Light to adopt DP benefits 07/17/06
  • GLAA endorses two domestic partnership bills 06/15/06
  • GLAA to Blade: Winning marriage requires strategy 01/06/06

    • 2005

  • GLAA endorses DP health care benefits tax exemption bill 09/28/05
  • Rosendall speaks at Democracy for DC rally
    "We cannot allow others to pick our fights for us."     09/15/05
  • GLAA endorses Domestic Partnership health insurance bills 07/07/05
  • ACLU endorses Domestic Partnership enhancement bill 05/16/05
  • GLAA Testifies on Domestic Partnership enhancement bill 05/12/05
  • GLAA update on gay couples, Congress, and the District 05/04/05
  • OCFO Releases Tax Ruling on Question of Married, Same-Sex Couple Income Tax Filing Eligibility Under DC Law 05/03/05
  • Update to GLAA members on marriage fight in D.C. 04/20/05
  • GLAA Statement on Domestic Partnership Equality Act of 2005, Bill 16-52 01/31/05

    • 2004

  • Open letter to the community:
    Preparing to oppose an anti-gay ballot initiative     12/19/04
  • GLAA opposes proposed anti-gay D.C. marriage initiative 11/10/04
  • GLAA endorses Human Rights Marital Status Clarification Amendment Act 10/25/04
  • Saunders testifies on Human Rights Marital Status Clarification Amendment Act 10/20/04
  • GLAA Celebrates Expansion of the District of Columbia Domestic Partnership Law 09/21/04
  • Medical Assistance Administration responds to GLAA 08/23/04
  • Evans presses city administrator on DOH rulemaking 08/10/04
  • Comments on DOH Rulemaking Ignored 08/05/04
  • GLAA follows up on fiscal impact of marriages and domestic partnerships 07/15/04
  • HRC Talking Points on Marriage Recognition in D.C. 07/12/04
  • D.C. DOMA Introduced in House 07/07/04
  • GLAA urges inclusion of domestic partners in bill on surrogate decision-making 06/21/04
  • GLAA writes Patterson on fiscal impact of domestic partnerships 06/10/04
  • GLAA testifies for two bills amending domestic partners law 05/20/04
  • Defending Gay Families in Washington, D.C.
    Talking points for meetings with members of Congress     05/16/04
    Talking points in brochure format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
  • Where D.C. Officials stand on equal marriage rights compiled 05/15/04
  • Where D.C. Officials stand on Vermont-style civil unions compiled 05/16/04
  • Where D.C. Officials stand on recognizing relationships from other jurisdictions compiled 05/16/04
  • Invitation to gay marriage forum on April 28 04/26/04
  • GLAA seeks inclusion of domestic partners in foster parents rulemaking 04/05/04
  • GLAA urges equal treatment for domestic partners in program for workers with HIV 03/17/04
  • How to Get from Here to Marriage in One Easy Step: You Can't
    (Memo to GLAA members on DC and the fight for equal marriage rights)     03/16/04
  • Rosendall Speaks at Rally Against Marriage Discrimination 03/03/04
  • GLAA applauds DC Council for unanimously introducing anti-FMA resolution 03/02/04
  • GLAA identifies 212 rights and responsibilities of marriage in the District of Columbia 02/09/04
  • GLAA Report: Marriage Law in the District of Columbia 02/09/04

    • 2003

  • GLAA endorses deed recordation tax bill for tax equity, suggests improvements 12/10/03
  • Website launched to oppose Federal Marriage Amendment 07/16/03
  • GLAA to Chairman Frelinghuysen: Please oppose social riders to DC Appropriations bill 07/06/03
  • GLAA celebrates as new health care decisions law takes effect 06/25/03
  • Thinking of Getting Married in Canada?
    Joint Advisory From Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, National Center for Lesbian Rights, ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights Project, and Freedom to Marry     06/13/03

    • 2002

  • GLAA endorses Health-Care Decisions Amendment Act 12/05/02
  • Evans urges correction of DP regs 06/12/02
  • GLAA demands DP regs be corrected to recognize couples already registered 05/10/02
  • GLAA comments on proposed Domestic Partnership rulemaking 04/15/02

    • 2001

  • HRC writes House/Senate conferees on DC Appropriations 11/09/01
  • Catania congratulates Congress for lifting domestic partnership ban 11/07/01
  • Mayor appeals to key Senators on domestic partners, needle exchange 11/07/01
  • Schwartz appeals to Senators on domestic partnership, needle exchange 11/01/01
  • HRC Talking Points on DC Domestic Partnership Program 10/30/01
  • Statement from Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund on Proposal for Anti-Marriage Amendment 07/12/01
  • ACLU analyzes proposed anti-marriage amendment 07/11/01
  • Summersgill defends Mayor's record on same-sex marriage 04/20/01

    • 2000

  • Schwartz writes Speaker Hastert in defense of Domestic Partners 02/29/00

    • 1999

  • Talking Points in Defense of a Clean D.C. Appropriations Bill 07/28/99

    • 1996

  • Civil Rights Hero John Lewis Condemns Defense of Marriage Act 07/11/96
  • GLAA joins "Call to Conscience" after DOMA passes in House
  • GLAA, Rep. Kolbe exchange good netiquette

    • 1994

  • Coudriet details complaints against Office of Corporation Counsel 05/16/94

    • 1991

  • Daniels protests to Mayor Dixon on Corporation Counsel brief 09/26/91


    • News on Marriage and Families

    2010

  • Conservatives take lead in marriage fight (The Washington Blade) 08/20/10
  • Missing the mark on gay marriage (The Washington Post) 08/20/10
  • NOM grasps at straws (Sean Bugg, Metro Weekly) 08/19/10
  • Germany considering income tax equality for gays (The Associated Press) 08/19/10
  • UK: Adoption charity can't ban gay couples (The Associated Press) 08/19/10
  • Exercising new ability to spend on campaigns, Target finds itself a bull's-eye (The Washington Post) 08/19/10
  • Delay on gay marriage in Calif. gives Democrats room to focus on midterms (The Washington Post) 08/18/10
  • Calif. gays must wait to wed during Prop 8 appeal (The Associated Press) 08/17/10
  • Court halts Calif gay marriages pending appeal (The Associated Press) 08/16/10
  • Mexico supreme court upholds gay adoptions (The Associated Press) 08/16/10
  • Can the Prop 8 ruling even be appealed? (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 08/15/10
  • Brown, couples urge speedy return to gay marriages (The Associated Press) 08/14/10
  • Another Prop 8 debate: Should religious views factor into voting? (The Washington Post) 08/14/10
  • Judge keeps gay marriage on hold - for now (The Associated Press) 08/13/10
  • Gay marriages may resume in California next week, judge rules (The Washington Post) 08/13/10
  • Target struggles with donation backlash (The Associated Press) 08/13/10
  • The difficulty of opposing gay marriage (Ezra Klein, The Washington Post) 08/12/10
  • ABA endorses marriage equality (GLAA Forum) 08/11/10
  • What the endorsement didn't say about Vincent Orange (Lane Hudson, Letters, The Washington Post) 08/11/10
  • All Mexican states must recognize gay marriages (The Associated Press) 08/10/10
  • Costa Rica court blocks gay civil union referendum (The Associated Press) 08/10/10
  • Poll: Hispanic generation gap on same-sex marriage (The Associated Press) 08/10/10
  • Prop 8 ruling: nothing 'wrong' with being gay (Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, The Washington Post) 08/09/10
  • Cardinal: Mexican high court wrong to uphold gay marriage (The Associated Press) 08/08/10
  • California's gay-marriage decision unlikely to shift campaign focus from economy (Dan Balz, The Washington Post) 08/08/10
  • Impact of same-sex marriage ruling weighed (The Washington Post) 08/08/10
  • Schwarzenegger: Let same-sex weddings resume now (The Associated Press) 08/07/10
  • Judge's personal life debated after gay ruling (The Associated Press) 08/06/10
  • Gay marriage before nation's largest appeals court (The Associated Press) 08/06/10
  • A judge's mighty arguments for marriage equality (Eugene Robinson, The Washington Post) 08/06/10
  • Ruling on same-sex marriage decisively restores a right (Editorial, The Washington Post) 08/06/10
  • President Obama's beliefs meet his policy (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • No gay adoptions, says GOP's Angle (The Associated Press) 08/05/10
  • Mexican court upholds capital's gay marriage law (The Associated Press) 08/05/10
  • Dot.comments: Same-sex marriage ban banned (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • Prop 8 overturned in California: What's next? (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • The Prop 8 decision: look at the evidence (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • A nationwide battle (graphic) (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • Who overturned Prop 8? (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • Target apologizes for Minn. political donation (The Associated Press) 08/05/10
  • The return of social issues (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • Judge strikes California's ban on same-sex marriage (The Washington Post) 08/05/10
  • Federal judge strikes down Calif. gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 08/05/10
  • Mormon church `regrets' Calif. gay marriage ruling (The Associated Press) 08/04/10
  • Gay marriage: what would Jesus say? (Erik Wikstrom, The Washington Post) 08/04/10
  • Proposition 8 ruling in California: religion roundup (The Washington Post) 08/04/10
  • Prop 8 ruling: "a grand slam on every count" (Lisa Keen, Bay Windows) 08/04/10
  • Judge's ruling expected in Calif gay marriage case (The Associated Press) 08/03/10
  • Carolyn Hax: He's gay, and grandma is just sick about it (The Washington Post) 08/02/10
  • Argentine couples wed under new gay marriage law (The Associated Press) 07/30/10
  • Hawaii lawsuit seeks equal rights for gay couples (The Associated Press) 07/29/10
  • Annette, two mommies, and me (The Washington Post) 07/29/10
  • Study: Same-sex couples can thrive as adoptive parents (The Washington Post) 07/27/10
  • NJ Supreme Court rejects gay marriage case (The Associated Press) 07/26/10
  • U.S. Catholic Latinos: liberal on gay marriage? (Joseph M. Palacios, The Washington Post) 07/23/10
  • Judge blocks AZ law against domestic partner benefits (The Associated Press) 07/23/10
  • Mass. judge who wrote gay marriage ruling retiring (The Associated Press) 07/21/10
  • Celebrity chef Art Smith turns wedding into marketing opportunity (The Washington Post) 07/20/10
  • Same-sex marriage ruling is a victory for all minority groups (Editorial, The Washington Post) 07/16/10
  • DC Court of Appeals Upholds Decision Denying Marriage Initiative (Metro Weekly) 07/15/10
  • Argentina legalizes gay marriage in historic vote (The Associated Press) 07/15/10
  • Obama uses powers to expand federal rights, benefits for gays and lesbians (The Washington Post) 06/22/10
  • CNN documentary 'Gary and Tony' takes big-hearted look at gay parenthood (Tom Shales, The Washington Post) 06/22/10
  • AP sources: Gay workers to get family leave (The Associated Press) 06/21/10
  • Huckabee talks about gay marriage 'ick factor,' jokes about Pelosi affair (The Washington Post) 06/21/10
  • What's ahead for same-sex marriage? (The Washington Post) 06/18/10
  • California court hears closing arguments in same-sex marriage case (The Washington Post) 06/17/10
  • German court: Gay marriage is only 'partnership' (The Associated Press) 06/15/10
  • Gay rights group: "Maryland is Next!" (The Washington Post) 06/15/10
  • Olson surprises many conservatives by seeking to overturn gay-marriage ban (The Washington Post) 06/14/10
  • Gay, straight federal workers benefit from new leave policy (The Washington Post) 06/14/10
  • CA gay marriage trial to resume after long break (The Associated Press) 06/12/10
  • Hawaii gov consults with rabbis on civil unions (The Associated Press) 06/12/10
  • DOMA's Deserted Isle
    As Obama further extends federal-employee benefits to same-sex partners, one of the world's most isolated spots grabs a moment of notoriety     (Chris Geidner, Metro Weekly) 06/10/10
  • Malawi Gay Man Risks Re-Arrest for Perjury (Box Turtle Bulletin) 06/08/10
  • Reports: Malawi Couple Break Up (Box Turtle Bulletin) 06/08/10
  • A gay marriage GOP spat in Virginia (The Washington Post) 06/08/10
  • Lesbian couple weds in Portugal's 1st gay marriage (The Associated Press) 06/07/10
  • 'I made her talk to me and open up.' (The Washington Post) 06/06/10
  • Brazilian man, Mass. husband rejoin in asylum case (The Associated Press) 06/04/10
  • NYC offers ceremonies for domestic partner unions (The Associated Press) 06/04/10
  • Same-sex partners of federal workers can start applying for benefits next month (The Washington Post) 06/02/10
  • Baldwin announces separation from long-term partner (Washington Blade) 05/30/10
  • Bishops call on Zuma to act on Malawi jailing (Mamba Online 05/26/10
  • Tiwonge & Steven split up by Malawi authorities 05/26/10
  • D.C. Council supports Uniting American Families Act (NBC Washington) 05/25/10
  • Judge mulls allowing cameras at gay marriage trial (The Associated Press) 05/25/10
  • Police in NW Pakistan stop transgender wedding (The Associated Press) 05/25/10
  • Too Little, Too Late
    Laura Bush's pro-gay comments sound nice but can't atone for her husband's actions     (Sean Bugg, Metro Weekly) 05/20/10
  • Gay couple sentenced to maximum 14 years in Malawi (The Associated Press) 05/20/10
  • Appeals court judge wins Ore. Supreme Court race (The Associated Press) 05/19/10
  • Mass. Cardinal: Catholic schools welcome all (The Associated Press) 05/19/10
  • Md. updates same-sex benefit policy (The Washington Post) 05/19/10
  • Senate vote on same-sex benefits 'within weeks' (The Washington Post) 05/19/10
  • Malawi: Gay couple found guilty (The Associated Press) 05/18/10
  • Portugal's president ratifies gay marriage law (The Associated Press) 05/17/10
  • Mass. church to help find school for gays' son (The Associated Press) 05/13/10
  • Laura Bush, 'where were you when we needed you?' (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 05/13/10
  • D.C. could set marriage record (The Washington Post) 05/13/10
  • Poll finds gains for same-sex marriage in Maryland (The Washington Post) 05/11/10
  • Opposition to same-sex marriage drops in Md. (The Washington Post) 05/11/10
  • For same-sex couples, a patchwork of marriage laws (The Associated Press) 05/10/10
  • Gay couples ask judge to toss US marriage law (The Associated Press) 05/06/10
  • Argentine House of Deputies approves gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/05/10
  • Marriage Opponents' Appeal
    The anti-marriage camp gets another day in court, leaving D.C. to wait for a pivotal opinion     (Metro Weekly) 05/04/10
  • D.C. court to hear gay marriage challenge (The Washington Post) 05/04/10
  • Do 'Family Values' Weaken Families? (Jonathan Rauch, National Journal) 05/01/10
  • Hawaiian legislature passes civil unions bill (Honolulu Advertiser) 04/29/10
  • Obama extends hospital visitation rights to same-sex partners of gays (The Washington Post) 04/16/10
  • Legal effort to overturn DOMA offers ‘promising path’ (DC Agenda) 04/15/10
  • Biennial conference focuses on LGBT parenting (Metro Weekly) 04/15/10
  • Italian court rebuffs gay marriage bid (The Associated Press) 04/14/10
  • Sparring over SCOTUS (The Washington Post) 04/14/10
  • Kelvin Robinson to run at-large for D.C. council (The Washington Post) 04/14/10
  • Huckabee likens gay marriage to incest, polygamy (The Associated Press) 04/13/10
  • Gay couples sue Calif. pension fund over insurance (The Associated Press) 04/13/10
  • Calif gay marriage ban repeal falls short (The Associated Press) 04/12/10
  • CA protest seeks Social Security benefits for gays (The Associated Press) 04/11/10
  • Gay marriage issue affects Calif. GOP Senate race (The Associated Press) 04/01/10
  • Church charges Calif minister over gay weddings (The Associated Press) 03/29/10
  • Clergy torn over church, civil loyalties over same-sex marriage (The Washington Post) 03/27/10
  • UK Parliament hosts first same-sex marriage (The Associated Press) 03/27/10
  • Senate rejects attempt to block D.C. same-sex marriage (The Washington Post) 03/25/10
  • Groups to appeal ruling on gay marriage documents (The Associated Press) 03/23/10
  • Same-sex weddings open the door to finding the right male attire for women (The Washington Post) 03/23/10
  • Opponents of gay marriage ban must release memos (The Associated Press) 03/22/10
  • Will Church's response to same-sex marriage in D.C. hurt fund-raising? (The Washington Post) 03/22/10
  • Did The Post 'celebrate' gay marriage in D.C.? (Ombudsman, The Washington Post) 03/21/10
  • Mini-mass wedding is smaller historic gay rights moment than they wanted (The Washington Post) 03/20/10
  • NJ gay marriage battle back in court (The Associated Press) 03/18/10
  • First Step for Families
    New legislation would empower federal government to withhold funds from state adoption agencies that discriminate against LGBT people     (Metro Weekly) 03/15/10
  • Gay marriage announcement pushes Gansler back into spotlight (The Washington Post) 03/13/10
  • In Mexico, gay couples celebrate historic weddings (The Associated Press) 03/11/10
  • Gay marriage in the District (The Washington Post) 03/10/10
  • Post: 27 drop paper over front-page gay kiss photo (The Associated Press) 03/10/10
  • Gay marriages expected to create wedding-related jobs in D.C. (The Washington Post) 03/10/10
  • First gay marriages in District performed (The Washington Post) 03/10/10
  • What secular progressives should know about evangelicals (The Washington Post) 03/10/10
  • DC courthouse busy with same-sex applications (The Associated Press) 03/10/10
  • D.C. gay couple caps a momentous first by tying the knot (The Washington Post) 03/09/10
  • Do religious convictions trump government rules? (On Faith blog, The Washington Post) 03/09/10
  • Archbishop defends decision on lesbians' children (The Associated Press) 03/09/10
  • Readers react to photo of two men kissing (Ombudsman, The Washington Post) 03/09/10
  • 'I do' in DC: Same-sex couples wed in Washington (The Associated Press) 03/09/10
  • Gay couples find one marriage barrier gone, others still rigid (The Washington Post) 03/08/10
  • For local event planner, a perfect match (The Washington Post) 03/07/10
  • Gay rights group urges McDonnell to counter Cuccinelli's college advice (The Washington Post) 03/07/10
  • Virginia colleges: Just say 'no' to Cuccinelli (Valerie Strauss, The Washington Post) 03/07/10
  • A flawed policy at Catholic Charities (Letters, The Washington Post) 03/07/10
  • D.C. gives gays their first-class due (Robert McCartney, The Washington Post) 03/07/10
  • GLAA Announces Awardees
    GLAA's 2010 awards will include special recognition for marriage-equality activists, including DC Clergy United for Marriage Equality     (Metro Weekly) 03/04/10
  • Same-sex marriage in D.C. follows advocates' long fight (The Washington Post) 03/04/10
  • Photos: Same-sex marriage applications begin (The Washington Post) 03/04/10
  • D.C. begins licensing same-sex marriages (The Washington Post) 03/04/10
  • Historic Day in D.C.
    District's new marriage-equality law takes effect with dozens of applicants, a pledge from Norton to protect it, and fodder from Phelps     (Metro Weekly) 03/03/10
  • Celebrating Victory
    Marriage Equality in D.C. should be met with great joy, even as we work to protect it from opponents of equality     (Sean Bugg, Metro Weekly) 03/03/10
  • A Washington wedding (Editorial, The Washington Post) 03/03/10
  • For gay couples in D.C., political reality meets real life (The Washington Post) 03/03/10
  • Gay Marriage Law Has Politicos Saying 'Yes' (Politico) 03/03/10
  • Roberts Rules
    Chief Justice declines to issue stay, clearing the way for marriage equality to take effect in the District on March 3; opponents place hopes on "due process" lawsuit     (Metro Weekly) 03/02/10
  • Bashing Via Blog
    D.C. gay couple falls from No. 1 spot of Crate and Barrel wedding contest after homophobic blog posts     (Metro Weekly) 03/02/10
  • Church’s rental of E Street Cinema prompts boycott talk (DC Agenda) 03/02/10
  • In DC, blacks were crucial to gay marriage debate (The Associated Press) 03/02/10
  • Supreme Court will not stop D.C. marriage law from taking effect (AMERICAblog Gay) 03/02/10
  • DC clergy rejoice at marriage equality milestone in nation's capitol (Pam's House Blend) 03/02/10
  • Same-sex marriage leads Catholic Charities to adjust benefits (The Washington Post) 03/02/10
  • DC gay marriage opponents appeal to high court (The Associated Press) 03/01/10
  • Same-sex marriage opinion was politics unusual in Maryland (The Washington Post) 03/01/10
  • The Maryland attorney general takes a step in the direction of gay marriage (Editorial, The Washington Post) 02/27/10
  • Northrop Grumman pressured by Maryland legislator, gay rights groups over move (The Washington Post) 02/27/10
  • Gays laud Maryland decision to recognize same-sex marriages from other places (The Washington Post) 02/26/10
  • Miller underwhelmed by Gansler's gay marriage opinion (The Washington Post) 02/25/10
  • Same-sex marriage is coming to the District (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 02/25/10
  • Attorney General Douglas Gansler's opinion opens the way for immediate recognition of out-of-state marriages (Metro Weekly) 02/25/10
  • Judge rejects request for stay on D.C. marriage law (DC Agenda) 02/19/10
  • Sullivan, Gallagher trade barbs on marriage at forum (DC Agenda) 02/17/10
  • Why Maggie's Wrong
    Analysis: When Maggie Gallagher complains that gay marriage forces religion out of adoption, she shows she doesn't understand how adoption works     (Metro Weekly) 02/17/10
  • Church groups are biggest donors to D.C. marriage ban effort (DC Agenda) 02/16/10
  • Sterling pastor organizes forum to 'raise awareness' of GLBT community (The Washington Post) 02/14/10
  • Post-ABC Poll: Views on gay marriage steady, more back civil unions (The Washington Post) 02/12/10
  • Ex-partner of lesbian judge convicted (DC Agenda) 02/11/10
  • Push for Parity
    Congressional caucus calls for inclusive immigration reform     (Metro Weekly) 02/11/10
  • Don't ask, don't judge? (Ruth Marcus, The Washington Post) 02/10/10
  • Brian Brown’s Bad Logic (John Corvino, Independent Gay Forum) 02/10/10
  • The blizzard and gay marriage in Washington (Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post) 02/10/10
  • NH panel recommends against gay marriage repeal (The Associated Press) 02/09/10
  • Faith Complex: Bishop Harry Jackson (Video, The Washington Post) 02/09/10
  • Obama's faith-based inertia (David Waters, The Washington Post) 02/09/10
  • Majorities polled in D.C. back gay marriage, medical marijuana (The Washington Post) 02/07/10
  • D.C. election board rejects marriage referendum (DC Agenda) 02/04/10
  • Minister alleges conflict of interest at election board hearing (DC Agenda) 02/02/10
  • Calif.'s gay marriage trial re-enacted, on Youtube (The Associated Press) 02/02/10
  • Family Feud
    Local group protesting right-wing Christian group's ties to Ugandan homophobia     (Metro Weekly) 01/31/10
  • D.C.'s Episcopal bishop, known for liberal causes, to retire (The Washington Post) 01/31/10
  • '8: The Mormon Proposition': Audacious look at church's role in gay-marriage ban (The Washington Post) 01/30/10
  • Crawford to take marriage advocacy job in New York (DC Agenda) 01/29/10
  • Hawaii nixes same-sex civil unions bill (The Associated Press) 01/29/10
  • Utah Congressman Takes Aim at D.C.
    Freshman representative's bill would block District's marriage-equality law; Del. Norton receives "new assurances" that the city's law is "safe"     (Metro Weekly) 01/28/10
  • Devil in the Details
    Prop 8 challengers focus on the writings of anti-gay-marriage activist on final day of testimony     (Metro Weekly) 01/28/10
  • Feds seek to overturn Mexico City gay marriage law (The Associated Press) 01/27/10
  • Defense lawyers rest case at gay marriage trial (The Associated Press) 01/27/10
  • Elections board holds a third hearing on same-sex marriage challenge (The Washington Post) 01/27/10
  • Witness says marriage threatened if gays can wed (The Associated Press) 01/26/10
  • Rosie lets kids do talking in TV film on families (Reuters) 01/26/10
  • eHarmony settles lawsuit over same-sex matching (Reuters) 01/26/10
  • Activists are working hard for gay marriage in Maryland (Letters, The Washington Post) 01/25/10
  • Few protesters show at Sundance for Prop. 8 movie (The Associated Press) 01/24/10
  • Robert's Rules of judicial activism (Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, The Washington Post) 01/24/10
  • Film focuses on Mormon role in gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 01/23/10
  • Hawaii Senate passes civil unions bill (The Associated Press) 01/22/10
  • Prop 8 trial witness: Being gay not a choice (The Associated Press) 01/22/10
  • Meghan McCain's GWU speech nearly ruined by Twitter flap (The Washington Post) 01/22/10
  • MD: Keeping options open on legal protections for same-sex couples (Editorial, The Washington Post) 01/21/10
  • Professor says gays are politically unpopular (The Associated Press) 01/20/10
  • McCain's wife, daughter back gay marriage movement (The Associated Press) 01/20/10
  • 3 weeks after gay marriage law, NH takes up repeal (The Associated Press) 01/20/10
  • Economist: Evidence backing gay marriage is in (The Associated Press) 01/20/10
  • San Diego mayor: Gay marriage stand hurt campaign (The Associated Press) 01/19/10
  • Same-sex marriage judge dealt with other gay cases (The Associated Press) 01/19/10
  • Malawi government defends gay couple's prosecution (The Associated Press) 01/18/10
  • Justices to hear case on disclosure of names on a petition (The Washington Post) 01/16/10
  • D.C.'s same-sex marriage proposal has couples contemplating moving (The Washington Post) 01/16/10
  • Civil unions may get quick vote at Hawaii Capitol (The Associated Press) 01/16/10
  • Justices to hear case on disclosure of names on a petition (The Washington Post) 01/16/10
  • Witness: Gay marriage made her feel like family (The Associated Press) 01/15/10
  • D.C. judge rules against marriage referendum (The Washington Post) 01/15/10
  • Judge Sides with City
    Superior Court rules against Stand4Marriage initiative effort     (Metro Weekly) 01/14/10
  • Calling Out Calvary
    Gay couple launches Facebook effort after homophobic sermon     (Metro Weekly) 01/14/10
  • SF economist says gay marriage ban costs city (The Associated Press) 01/14/10
  • Gay marriage judge abandons Web broadcast attempt (The Associated Press) 01/14/10
  • DC court rejects bid for a gay marriage initiative (The Associated Press) 01/14/10
  • Supreme Court bars broadcast of Prop 8 trial in California (The Washington Post) 01/14/10
  • March 2 day DC gay marriage law likely in effect (The Associated Press) 01/13/10
  • High court: No cameras at gay marriage trial (The Associated Press) 01/13/10
  • Prop. 8 backer questioned about child sex comment (The Associated Press) 01/13/10
  • Historian: Prop 8 played on anti-gay stereotypes (The Associated Press) 01/12/10
  • States with gay-marriage bans are seeing higher divorce rates (The Washington Post) 01/12/10
  • Calif couples tell of gay marriage ban's toll (The Associated Press) 01/11/10
  • Groundbreaking gay marriage trial starts in Calif (The Associated Press) 01/11/10
  • Pope says gay marriage threat to creation (Reuters) 01/11/10
  • Protest outside federal gay marriage trial in SF (The Associated Press) 01/11/10
  • Court blocks taping of gay marriage trial (The Washington Post) 01/11/10
  • Same-sex marriage set for big day in federal court (The Washington Post) 01/11/10
  • Iowa Legislature opens shortened session on budget (The Associated Press) 01/11/10
  • Judge jumped the gun in allowing broadcast of same-sex marriage case (The Washington Post) 01/11/10
  • Lesbian lawmaker in Utah carries baby for gay men (The Associated Press) 01/09/10
  • Justices asked to bar taping of gay marriage trial (The Associated Press) 01/09/10
  • Portuguese parliament approves same-sex marriage bill (The Associated Press) 01/09/10
  • State Dept. issues guidance for FSOs with same-sex partners (DC Agenda) 01/08/10
  • Two more D.C. ballot measures proposed to ban same-sex marriage (DC Agenda) 01/08/10
  • NJ Senate defeats gay marriage bill (The Associated Press) 01/08/10
  • Gay marriage foes seek Calif. trial delay (The Associated Press) 01/08/10
  • NJ gay couples: We'll fight for same-sex marriage (The Associated Press) 01/08/10
  • In custody battle between two mommies, little girl is lost (The Washington Post) 01/08/10
  • High-stakes gay marriage trial to begin in Calif. (The Associated Press) 01/07/10
  • Judge: Gay marriage trial can be shown on YouTube (The Associated Press) 01/07/10
  • Hill Republicans join fight against D.C. gay marriage (The Washington Post) 01/07/10
  • Judge: Gay marriage trial can be shown on YouTube (The Associated Press) 01/06/10
  • Opponents of DC gay marriage want referendum (The Associated Press) 01/06/10
  • GOP Congress members wade into same-sex marriage debate (The Washington Post) 01/06/10
  • McCoy: Ringing in the New Year with three resolutions 01/05/10
  • NJ Senate schedules vote on gay marriage (The Associated Press) 01/05/10
  • RI lawmakers back funeral rights for gays (The Associated Press) 01/05/10
  • Countdown on marriage in New Jersey 01/05/10
  • Malawi denies bail to men arrested for gay wedding (Reuters) 01/04/10
  • Legal fight in lesbian custody dispute ratchets up (The Associated Press) 01/04/10
  • Least credible line of 2009: Marion Barry saying, 'I am a politician who is moral' 01/03/10
  • Lisa Miller remains on the lam after violating custody order 01/03/10
  • Marriage was the story of the year in 2009 (DC Agenda) 01/02/09
  • Pioneering plaintiff wants DC's 1st gay marriage (The Associated Press) 01/02/10
  • NH gays celebrate new law with Statehouse weddings (The Associated Press) 01/01/10

    • 2009

  • NH gay couples to start New Year with wedding vows (The Associated Press) 12/31/09
  • Judge says televised Prop. 8 trial possible (The Associated Press) 12/30/09
  • Mexico City enacts region's 1st gay marriage law (The Associated Press) 12/29/09
  • Gay marriage in Argentina is 1st in Latin America (The Associated Press) 12/29/09
  • Malawi police arrest 2 men for engagement ceremony (The Associated Press) 12/29/09
  • Why two black D.C. pastors support gay marriage (Dennis and Christine Wiley, The Washington Post) 12/20/09
  • Firms expect economic windfall from gay marriage in District (The Washington Post) 12/20/09
  • Washington Mayor Fenty signs same-sex marriage bill (The Washington Post) 12/19/09
  • Fenty to sign same-sex marriage bill at church in NW D.C. (The Washington Post) 12/18/09
  • How Marriage Happened
    In the District, a time to celebrate and defend equality     (Michael Crawford, Metro Weekly) 12/17/09
  • Same-sex benefits advance, quietly (The Washington Post) 12/17/09
  • Senate panel approves domestic benefits bill (The Washington Post) 12/16/09
  • Catholic Church, DC say compromise still possible on marriage (The Washington Post) 12/16/09
  • D.C. Council approves same-sex marriage bill
    Economic impact could reach $22 million in 3 years; foes try to sway Congress, courts     (The Washington Post) 12/16/09
  • DC City Council votes to legalize gay marriage (The Associated Press) 12/15/09
  • Poised to mark a milestone
    For D.C. Council member, same-sex marriage bill a personal and professional victory     (The Washington Post) 12/15/09
  • Wedded to anti-gay stand on marriage (Robert McCartney, The Washington Post) 12/10/09
  • Rallying for Marriage
    Groups plan demonstration of support as marriage equality nears in the District     (Metro Weekly) 12/10/09
  • Maine reporter fights firing for gay marriage note (The Associated Press) 12/09/09
  • NJ Senate president OKs delay in gay marriage vote (The Associated Press) 12/09/09
  • A solution on gay marriage? (Letters, The Washington Post) 12/09/09
  • Bruce Springsteen backs gay marriage in NJ (The Associated Press) 12/09/09
  • NJ vote on gay marriage could shape battles ahead (Reuters) 12/09/09
  • Council members to celebrate same-sex marriage bill passage (The Washington Post) 12/07/09
  • D.C.'s GOP wants debate on marriage to stay local (The Washington Post) 12/05/09
  • Can this marriage be saved?
    A potential compromise between the District and the Archdiocese is already at work at Georgetown and in San Francisco.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 12/05/09
  • Gay marriage bill suffers a decisive defeat in N.Y. State Senate (The Washington Post) 12/03/09
  • A Moral Compass (Metro Weekly) 12/03/09
  • District approves same-sex marriage
    Council's 11-2 vote is 1st of 3 steps; foes see little chance of reversal     (The Washington Post) 12/02/09
  • In D.C., a rift over plights for civil rights, gay rights (The Washington Post) 12/02/09
  • Common cause on gay marriage? (Letters, The Washington Post) 12/02/09
  • Historic Vote on Marriage Equality
    D.C. City Council votes 11-2 for marriage equality during first reading, as no-vote Barry decries "litmus test"     (Metro Weekly) 12/01/09
  • Council casts ‘historic’ vote for marriage (DC Agenda) 12/01/09
  • Archbishop takes a reluctant turn in the spotlight
    Tactics in same-sex marriage controversy concern D.C. Catholics     (The Washington Post) 12/01/09
  • Rabbis, heterosexuals join NJ gay marriage debate (The Associated Press) 12/01/09
  • Latin America's first gay marriage thwarted (The Associated Press) 12/01/09
  • Church's influence on politics shifting
    D.C.'s same-sex marriage debate pushes some clergy further to the sidelines     (The Washington Post) 11/25/09
  • Gay marriage momentum stalls in liberal NY, NJ (The Associated Press) 11/25/09
  • Manhattan Declaration unlikely to inspire young Christians (The Washington Post) 11/24/09
  • Kaine: Church may set bad example (The Washington Post) 11/24/09
  • Governors blast church over funding threat (WTOP News) 11/24/09
  • Civil marriage equality and religious freedom (Washington Jewish Week 11/24/09
  • D.C. poised to approve gay marriage bill (DC Agenda) 11/24/09
  • Gay Marriage in D.C.: Heroes in a righteous cause (The Washington Post) 11/23/09
  • The Church and the Capital (Editorial, The New York Times) 11/22/09
  • D.C.'s same-sex marriage bill: Finding the right balance (Donald W. Wuerl, The Washington Post) 11/22/09
  • Christian leaders take issue with laws
    Same-sex marriage measure in spotlight     (The Washington Post) 11/21/09
  • D.C. officials press for compromise on Catholic Charities
    City hopes approving same-sex marriage wouldn't affect services     (The Washington Post) 11/20/09
  • Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience' (The Associated Press) 11/20/09
  • Christian Right: New declaration, same old agenda (Robert Parham, The Washington Post) 11/20/09
  • Under God: Religious leaders team up for social issues fight (D.C. Wire, The Washington Post) 11/20/09
  • NY court: Married gay couples entitled to benefits (The Associated Press) 11/19/09
  • Courting Inequality
    Marriage opposition takes the fight to D.C. Superior Court     (Metro Weekly) 11/19/09
  • Federal Employees One Step Closer to Equal Benefits
    Despite Republican attacks, federal domestic partnership bill moves forward in the House     (Metro Weekly) 11/19/09
  • Anti-Gay Effort Rejected
    BOEE rejects marriage initiative, Jackson files complaint     (Metro Weekly) 11/19/09
  • Bill to extend benefits to same-sex partners advances (The Washington Post) 11/19/09
  • Gay-marriage opponents sue to force referendum
    Congress members grill D.C. officials on decision to block ballot initiative     (The Washington Post) 11/19/09
  • Why does the Washington Post keep running fluffy profiles of anti-gay activists? (Media Matters for America) 11/18/09
  • Anti-Gay Effort Rejected
    Anti-gay group appeals District's refusal of initiative to block gay marriage     (Metro Weekly) 11/18/09
  • Texas' gay marriage ban may have banned all marriages (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) 11/18/09
  • Church, state and gay marriage
    The Council of the District of Columbia is right to stand firm against the Catholic Church on the issue of same-sex marriage.     (Los Angeles Times) 11/18/09
  • Gay couples blast federal Defense of Marriage Act (The Associated Press) 11/17/09
  • DC board won't allow gay marriage ban on ballot (The Associated Press) 11/17/09
  • Catholic bishops say gay marriage hurts society (The Associated Press) 11/17/09
  • The Catholic Church's religious blackmail of secular government (The Washington Post) 11/17/09
  • The messengers of God can't get arrested in this town (The Washington Post) 11/17/09
  • The District vs. the Catholic Church (Letters, The Washington Post) 11/17/09
  • Buenos Aires grants first marriage license to gays (The Associated Press) 11/16/09
  • Can Jesus Be Blackmailed? (Harry R. Jackson, Jr., TownHall.com) 11/16/09
  • Testing faith (Jonetta Rose Barras, Washington Examiner) 11/16/09
  • A Christian case for same-sex marriage (John Bryson Chane, The Washington Post) 11/16/09
  • Film documents Mormon role in gay marriage debate (The Associated Press) 11/15/09
  • Marital discord
    Religious objections to the potential impact of D.C.'s same-sex marriage bill     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 11/15/09
  • D.C.'s battle of church and state (Letters, The Washington Post) 11/14/09
  • Catholic officials shouldn't forsake D.C.'s poor in gay marriage fight (The Washington Post) 11/13/09
  • D.C. Council digs in on same-sex nuptials
    Showdown with church 'I don't know where the compromise would be'     (The Washington Post) 11/13/09
  • Guessing game in New York
    Paterson to push marriage bill next week after false start     (The Washington Blade) 11/13/09
  • Marriage vote set for Dec. 1
    D.C. Council committee votes 4-1 to kill broad religious exemption     (The Washington Blade) 11/13/09
  • David Catania Smacks Down Anti-Gay-Marriage Law Prof (Washington City Paper) 11/12/09
  • Foolish letter says court rulings, legislation are tyranny (The Washington Post) 11/12/09
  • D.C. marriage bill draws eyes across the region (The Washington Post) 11/12/09
  • Catholic Church gives D.C. ultimatum
    Same-sex marriage bill, as written, called a threat to social service contracts     (The Washington Post) 11/12/09
  • Gay marriage advances in D.C. Council (The Washington Post) 11/11/09
  • Salt Lake OKs gay rights laws with Mormon backing (The Associated Press) 11/11/09
  • Changes in marriage bill offer churches leeway
    D.C. panel expected to approve revisions hailed as 'step forward'     (The Washington Post) 11/10/09
  • Correction: Gay Marriage-Playbook story (The Associated Press) 11/10/09
  • NY Senate fails to put gay marriage to vote (The Associated Press) 11/10/09
  • Obama advisor expresses sympathy for gay marriage 11/10/09
  • Paterson calls for action on gay marriage, deficit (The Associated Press) 11/09/09
  • Committee unveils changes to same-sex bill (The Washington Post) 11/09/09
  • HRC says: no ifs 11/08/09
  • A special class of marriage-equality allies: straight ex-spouses 11/08/09
  • A lie that keeps working 11/08/09
  • NYT: Labels and Gay Benefits in Health Bill 11/08/09
  • Wal-Mart bans gay couple for NOT shoplifting 11/08/09
  • So much for loving thy neighbor
    Unintentional irony at the heart of D.C. ‘Marriage Initiative’     (Mark Levine, The Washington Blade) 11/06/09
  • D.C. same-sex marriage supporters press case
    Bill testimony includes man’s proposal to partner     (The Washington Blade) 11/06/09
  • Leading By Example
    One local uses Council's marriage-equality meeting to pop the question     (Metro Weekly) 11/05/09
  • More on marriage at DCwatch 11/05/09
  • Maine voters reject marriage equality; better results in WA, MI 11/04/09
  • Stakes are high in Maine's vote on gay marriage (The Associated Press) 11/02/09
  • Report: Gay couples similar to straight spouses (The Associated Press) 11/02/09
  • Maine set to vote on gay marriage (The Washington Post) 11/02/09
  • A proposal (of a different kind) at the same-sex marriage hearing (The Washington Post) 11/02/09
  • A right that any committed couple deserves (Letters, The Washington Post) 11/01/09
  • A marriage equality bill that respects religious objectors (The Washington Post) 11/01/09
  • Pastors unite to support same-sex marriage in D.C.
    'There is this myth out there that you can't be pro-God and pro-gay'     (The Washington Post) 10/30/09
  • Cases against gay marriage don't hold up (Robert McCartney, The Washington Post) 10/29/09
  • Testy and Tearful
    Both sides of the marriage-equality debate offer hours of testimony before the D.C. Council     (Metro Weekly) 10/29/09
  • Elections, Ethics and Arguments
    The opposition fires its shots at marriage equality     (Metro Weekly) 10/29/09
  • Time's Up
    Immigration inequality forces local man's husband out of the country     (Metro Weekly) 10/29/09
  • "The demons has showed up!"
    Last witness at DC Council's gay marriage hearing sums up day's religious objectors     (Metro Weekly) 10/27/09
  • Same-sex marriage foes vow court fight (The Washington Post) 10/27/09
  • Gay marriage opponents pack hearing
    Supporters of same-sex nuptials outnumbered 8-1     (The Washington Blade) 10/26/09
  • Mass. man says Brazilian husband denied US asylum (The Associated Press) 10/26/09
  • Correction: Gay Marriage Census (The Associated Press) 10/26/09
  • Both sides mobilize on same-sex marriage
    Rally by opponents precedes election board, D.C. Council hearings     (The Washington Post) 10/26/09
  • Marriage Meetings
    Monday set for full day of marriage-equality arguments     (Metro Weekly) 10/22/09
  • Court blocks names in gay partnership referendum (The Associated Press) 10/20/09
  • God vs. Gay? Black vs. White? Marriage Equality's False Divides (The Washington Post) 10/18/09
  • 'Cool' Jobs and Same-Sex Benefits (The Washington Post) 10/16/09
  • Two D.C. Republicans Stand By Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 10/15/09
  • Court allows release of domestic partner petitions (The Associated Press) 10/15/09
  • Maine gay marriage campaigns report donations (The Associated Press) 10/13/09
  • NY top court to consider gay marriage benefits (The Associated Press) 10/13/09
  • Waiting to Wed Where It Matters
    D.C. Couples On the Threshold Of Legal Unions On Home Turf     (The Washington Post) 10/11/09
  • Washington, D.C. moves toward legalizing gay marriage
    Meanwhile, Congress is now likely to add sexual orientation to federal hate crimes law, and President Obama will address a major gay-rights organization Saturday night.     (Christian Science Monitor) 10/09/09
  • Convocation to Council
    Catania fulfills pledge with introduction of marriage-equality bill     (Metro Weekly) 10/08/09
  • Nickles Hits Initiative
    D.C. Attorney General Advises DCBOEE Against Anti-Marriage Measure     (Metro Weekly) 10/08/09
  • Microsoft gives $100K to Wash. gay-partners effort (The Associated Press) 10/06/09
  • Gay Marriage Bill Unveiled Before Packed D.C. Council Chambers (The Washington Post) 10/06/09
  • D.C. to Introduce Same-Sex Marriage Bill
    Measure Is Expected to Pass Congress, but Its Viability May Depend on Tilt of Future Chambers     (The Washington Post) 10/06/09
  • Russian court rules against lesbian couple (The Associated Press) 10/06/09
  • The Woe Gets Worse
    In Downturn, Faith Groups Struggle Harder to Maintain Ministries, Schools     (The Associated Press) 10/03/09
  • Same-sex marriage close to D.C. approval
    Council member set to get bill rolling     (The Washington Times) 10/02/09
  • D.C. to consider legalizing gay marriage (Washington Examiner) 10/02/09
  • Catania unveils marriage bill
    Activists rally at convocation; measure to be introduced next week     (The Washington Blade) 10/02/09
  • Texas judge clears way for gay divorce (The Associated Press) 10/01/09
  • SCLC Leader from L.A. Speaks Out for Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. (The Washington Post) 09/28/09
  • "We Found This . . . Middle Ground"
    Lawrence Jacobs and Steven Snapp     (The Washington Post) 09/27/09
  • Zavos receives 2009 Angel in Adoption award (The Washington Blade) 09/25/09
  • Measure submitted to dump Calif. gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 09/24/09
  • Baltimore Raven backs same-sex marriage
    Pro Bowl linebacker attends Equality Md. reception     (The Washington Blade) 09/23/09
  • Census: 150,000 gay couples report they're married (The Associated Press) 09/22/09
  • Two Things Missing From One Marriage Proposal (Letters, The Washington Post) 09/21/09
  • Circular Logic Against Gay Marriage (Letters, The Washington Post) 09/20/09
  • Same-Sex Marriage: Exploring the Racial Divide (The Washington Post) 09/20/09
  • US asks court to dismiss challenge to marriage law (The Associated Press) 09/18/09
  • ‘We will dump DOMA’
    Nadler introduces bill to overturn marriage ban; Frank not yet a sponsor     (The Washington Blade) 09/18/09
  • Feds issue proposed DP benefits rules (The Washington Blade) 09/18/09
  • Indiana court turns down same-sex divorce request
    Judge says law doesn't allow for same-sex divorce     (The Washington Blade) 09/18/09
  • Follow the money
    Federal gov’t must investigate NOM’s financial practices     (The Washington Blade) 09/18/09
  • What happened to equal protection?
    Our relationships deserve the same recognition that straight couples receive     (Isaiah J. Poole, The Washington Blade) 09/18/09
  • Summersgill refutes Jacobson on Mendelson (Letters, The Washington Blade) 09/18/09
  • Vt. governor sees no economic benefit to gay nuptials
    But report foresees $30 million benefit in three years     (The Washington Blade) 09/17/09
  • TV's 'Newlywed Game' features first gay couple (The Associated Press) 09/17/09
  • AP-NCC Poll: small majority opposes recognizing same-sex marriages (The Associated Press) 09/16/09
  • Uruguay law may not enable gay adoptions after all (The Associated Press) 09/15/09
  • Backers of gay marriage want to repeal federal law (The Associated Press) 09/14/09
  • Straight spouses advocate same-sex marriage (The Associated Press) 09/14/09
  • Census Count of Same-Sex Couples to Stir Policy Fights (The Washington Post) 09/13/09
  • D.C. marriage bill imminent
    Opponents target Alexander, Thomas as momentum builds     (The Washington Blade) 09/11/09
  • High hopes for Maryland marriage opinion
    State may move to honor same-sex nuptials performed elsewhere     (The Washington Blade) 09/11/09
  • D.C. Says Votes Aligned for Gay Marriage Bill (The Washington Post) 09/11/09
  • WA judge rejects challenge to vote on gay benefits (The Associated Press) 09/08/09
  • A Catholic View Of Gay Marriage (Letters, The Washington Post) 09/08/09
  • No Middle Ground on Hesse's Brian Brown Profile (The Washington Post) 09/08/09
  • Counselors Get at the Heart of Issues for Same-Sex Couples (The Washington Post) 09/06/09
  • 'Sanity & a Smile' and an Outpouring of Rage (Ombudsman, The Washington Post) 09/06/09
  • More delays in Congress?
    Health care debate seen as latest obstacle to advancing LGBT bills     (The Washington Blade) 09/04/09
  • Catholic Church joins D.C. marriage fight
    Move comes as Md. minister files papers to force public vote on issue     (The Washington Blade) 09/04/09
  • Reality Makes Gay Marriage Debate Obsolete (Petula Dvorak, The Washington Post) 09/04/09
  • N.Y. marriage vote possible this month
    State senator optimistic at prospect for same-sex nuptials     (The Washington Blade) 09/03/09
  • Genteel Slander (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 09/03/09
  • Parliamentary Patchwork
    D.C. fix expected for married gays to file jointly     (Metro Weekly) 09/03/09
  • Fate of Maine gay marriage law in hands of voters (The Associated Press) 09/02/09
  • Swimming Against The Tide on Gay Rights (Letters, The Washington Post) 09/02/09
  • Wuerl Ups Opposition To Gay Marriage
    D.C. Archbishop Mobilizes Priests     (The Washington Post) 09/02/09
  • D.C. Archbishop Goes on the Offensive on Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 09/02/09
  • Same-sex marriages begin in Vermont (The Associated Press) 09/01/09
  • Pastor Redoubles Efforts vs. Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 09/01/09
  • Ballot Initiative Requested on Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 09/01/09
  • Gay partnership referendum makes ballot (The Associated Press) 08/31/09
  • DOMA Do-Over
    The Justice Department gets it right this time.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 08/31/09
  • Bishop Continues Fight Against Same-Sex Marriages in D.C. (The Washington Post) 08/31/09
  • A Marriage Like Any Other (The Washington Post) 08/30/09
  • Slow start: No rush for same-sex weddings in Vt. (The Associated Press) 08/30/09
  • Opposing Gay Unions With Sanity & a Smile
    NOM Head Moves His Cause to D.C.     (The Washington Post) 08/28/09
  • Kennedy remembered as champion of gay rights (The Associated Press) 08/27/09
  • Uruguay lawmakers OK gay adoption (The Associated Press) 08/27/09
  • A Marriage Like Any Other (The Washington Post) 08/27/09
  • Fla. gay adoption ban goes to appeals court (The Associated Press) 08/26/09
  • EQCA: Ripeness Is All (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 08/20/09
  • Obama Says Marriage Law Should Be Repealed
    Justice Dept. Filing Distances Administration From Arguments That Angered Gays     (The Washington Post) 08/18/09
  • DOJ reply brief in Smelt v. USA 08/17/09
  • Obama disses marriage law as Justice defends it (The Associated Press) 08/17/09
  • Obama Makes Explicit His Objection to DOMA (The Washington Post) 08/17/09
  • Gay marriage fight, `kiss-ins' smack Mormon image (The Associated Press) 08/16/09
  • Wedding: Martha Ertman & Karen Lash (The Washington Post) 08/16/09
  • Protecting All Families
    The District takes a step toward equality in parental rights and obligations.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 08/14/09
  • Equality California aims to overturn Prop 8 in 2012
    Door-to-door campaign planned to increase public support     (The Washington Blade) 08/14/09
  • LGBT groups boost Maine campaign
    Coffers get $50K from HRC, $25K from Equality Calif.     (The Washington Blade) 08/14/09
  • Utah paper rejects same-sex wedding announcement (The Associated Press) 08/13/09
  • Top California gay group delays marriage fight to 2012 (Reuters) 08/12/09
  • CA gay rights group: Wait for 2012 to attack ban (The Associated Press) 08/12/09
  • Ward 5 Commissioner Pushes for Gay Marriage Ballot Initiative (The Washington Post) 08/12/09
  • Gay marriage lawyers say no to help from S.F. (The Associated Press) 08/08/09
  • ‘It’s just about having the same rights’
    21 same-sex couples part of new D.C. marriage campaign     (The Washington Blade) 08/07/09
  • Census to count married same-sex couples
    Decision reverses Bush-era policy     (The Washington Blade) 08/07/09
  • Poll: For many, Golden State no longer shines (The Associated Press) 08/05/09
  • Tenn. senator has affair with intern, resigns (The Associated Press) 08/03/09
  • Wis. same-sex couples sign up as domestic partners (The Associated Press) 08/03/09
  • Obama Said 'I Don't.' He May Just Mean It. (James Kirchick, The Washington Post) 08/02/09
  • American-Dutch gay couples wed in Amsterdam (The Associated Press) 08/01/09
  • Portugal's high court keeps gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 07/31/09
  • House Subcommittee Backs Extension of Benefits To Gay Partners of Government Employees (The Washington Post) 07/31/09
  • Maine gay marriage opponents submit challenges (The Associated Press) 07/31/09
  • Gay-marriage backers cite support for law (Morning Sentinel, Waterville, Maine) 07/31/09
  • Gay activists: Marriage secondary to basic rights (The Associated Press) 07/30/09
  • Albania plans to legalize gay marriages (The Associated Press) 07/30/09
  • Citizen Legislator
    Behind the scenes, Bob Summersgill's "hobby" is impacting GLBT lives     (Metro Weekly) 07/30/09
  • Wash. gay partnership foes turn in signatures (The Associated Press) 07/25/09
  • Busy summer for supporters of marriage in D.C. Activists preparing for Council bill expected this fall from Catania (The Washington Blade) 07/24/09
  • National Black Church Initiative Decries Violence Against Gays 07/22/09
  • American Apparel stores vandalized, threatened over gay t-shirt displays 07/22/09
  • Gay Marriage and the Constitution
    Why Ted Olson and I are working to overturn California's Proposition 8.     (David Boies, The Wall Street Journal) 07/20/09
  • Mormon 'kiss-in' in Utah leads to shouting match (The Associated Press) 07/19/09
  • Episcopal Bishops Can Bless Gay Unions
    Approved Compromise Measure Stops Short of Creating Liturgical Rites     (The Washington Post 07/18/09
  • Same-sex couples seek immigration benefit (The Associated Press) 07/18/09
  • Episcopalians: Bishops can bless same-sex unions (The Associated Press) 07/17/09
  • Navigating a sea of LGBT lawsuits
    Court cases seek to overturn DOMA, Prop 8     (The Washington Blade) 07/17/09
  • Calif. removed from federal gay marriage case (The Associated Press) 07/16/09
  • Cruel Countdown
    Bi-national D.C. couple weighs options after residency jeopardized     (Metro Weekly) 07/16/09
  • Episcopal bishops OK prayer for gay couples (The Associated Press) 07/15/09
  • Hiring Girlfriend Was Legal, Barry Says
    D.C. Council Member, Subject of Ethics Probe, Adds That He Would Do So Again     (The Washington Post) 07/15/09
  • Gay legal groups want in on Calif court case (The Associated Press) 07/09/09
  • O'Malley Says Md. Should Recognize Rights of Gay Couples Married Elsewhere (The Washington Post) 07/09/09
  • Mass. files lawsuit against federal marriage law (The Associated Press) 07/09/09
  • OPM 'Wholeheartedly' Endorses Benefits for Same-Sex Partners (The Washington Post) 07/09/09
  • Faith Complex: Donna Payne on gay rights (Video, The Washington Post) 07/08/09
  • Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in Maine (The Associated Press) 07/08/09
  • Mass. Is 1st State to Sue Feds Over Marriage Law (The Associated Press) 07/08/09
  • Pope Criticizes World Economic System, Urges Social Responsibility (The Washington Post) 07/08/09
  • Gay marriage bill takes effect in nation's capital (The Associated Press) 07/07/09
  • How Gay Marriage Recognition Works (The Washington Post) 07/07/09
  • Obama's Reality on Gay Rights, Civil Rights (Jason W. Bartlett, National Black Justice Coalition) 07/03/09
  • Judge eyes quick action on Calif. gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 07/03/09
  • Principles and Pragmatism
    The Dallas Principles offer a "No Delay, No Excuses" roadmap to GLBT equality     (Metro Weekly) 07/02/09
  • Judge eyes quick action on Calif gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 07/02/09
  • Parsing the Words of the Justices
    Did Souter Offer Advice to Gay-Marriage Proponents?     (The Washington Post) 07/02/09
  • Judge Declines to Stay Law on Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 07/01/09
  • Fed. Prop. 8 Case Full Speed Ahead (Advocate.com) 06/30/09
  • Judge Upholds Start Date of D.C. Gay Marriage Law (The Washington Post) 06/30/09
  • Judge dismisses effort to block D.C. marriage law
    Reverend behind referendum pledges to fight ruling     (The Washington Blade) 06/30/09
  • Superior Court Judge Denies Gay Marriage Referendum (Washington City Paper) 06/30/09
  • At White House, Obama Aims to Reassure Gays (The Washington Post) 06/30/09
  • Power struggle impedes New York gay marriage vote (Reuters) 06/29/09
  • Obama reaffirms support for gay-rights activism (The Associated Press) 06/29/09
  • Russian gays ready to protest during Obama visit (Reuters) 06/29/09
  • Gay Pride at the White House: The Guest List (The Washington Post) 06/29/09
  • In a Presidential First, Obama Marks Gay Pride at the White House (The Washington Post) 06/29/09
  • Gay Rights Groups Praise Pending End to HIV Travel Ban (The Washington Post) 06/29/09
  • Pride at the White House (The Washington Post) 06/29/09
  • Just Another Way to Be Suburban
    In Pr. George's, Same-Sex Couples Grow in Number, Visibility     (The Washington Post) 06/29/09
  • Remarks by the President at LGBT Pride Month Reception (The White House) 06/29/09
  • PROMISES, PROMISES: Gays bemoan go-slow approach (The Associated Press) 06/26/09
  • Gay groups back federal challenge to marriage ban (The Associated Press) 06/26/09
  • Ireland grants rights to same-sex partnerships (Reuters) 06/26/09
  • Gov. Sanford's wife not standing by her man (The Associated Press) 06/25/09
  • Weird politics: Hold on, did he just say that? (The Associated Press) 06/24/09
  • A look at governors who were embroiled in affairs (The Associated Press) 06/24/09
  • Southern Baptists Oust Church (The Washington Post) 06/23/09
  • D.C. marriage law poised to take effect
    Anti-gay minister seeks reprieve on July 6 referendum deadline     (The Washington Blade) 06/26/09
  • 2 local activists want Jackson investigated
    Election board asked to open probe of minister’s residency claims     (The Washington Blade) 06/26/09
  • Employing Anger (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 06/25/09
  • For Obama, a Hit and a Miss On Gay Rights (Capehart, The Washington Post) 06/21/09
  • Moving Forward on Gay Rights (The Washington Post) 06/21/09
  • Kids to meet gay dad's partner on Father's Day (The Associated Press) 06/20/09
  • HRC criticizes Obama over DOMA brief
    Solmonese says he holds president to ‘a higher standard’     (The Washington Blade) 06/19/09
  • Gay activists, donors to boycott DNC fundraiser
    ‘Blanket donations to the Democratic Party’ not justified     (The Washington Blade) 06/19/09
  • Obama grants partner benefits for gay federal employees
    Memorandum called 'first step' prior to action by Congress     (The Washington Blade) 06/19/09
  • Gay couples can use married names on passports (The Associated Press) 06/19/09
  • White House: Census to better count gay couples (The Associated Press) 06/19/09
  • Referendum Wrap-Up
    Effort to put marriage-recognition on the ballot ends in favor of marriage equality     (Metro Weekly) 06/18/09
  • Gay activists impatient with Obama and Congress (The Associated Press) 06/18/09
  • Federal gay marriage challenge has Hollywood style (Reuters) 06/18/09
  • President Wades Into Gay Issues
    Order Gives Some Benefits to Partners of Federal Workers     (The Washington Post) 06/18/09
  • Maine gay marriage foes hire Calif. Prop 8 firm (The Associated Press) 06/18/09
  • Gay Couples Express Hope Over Benefits Extension (The Washington Post) 06/18/09
  • Judge Asked to Block Decision
    D.C. Residents Fight Board's Ruling Against Referendum     (The Washington Post) 06/18/09
  • Eye Opener: Obama's Same-Sex Benefits Gamble (The Washington Post) 06/18/09
  • Policy Ideas Planted in Winter Now Blossom for Same-Sex Partners (The Washington Post) 06/18/09
  • Obama: More benefits for gay workers only one step (The Associated Press) 06/17/09
  • Jubilation muted on Calif gay marriage anniversary (The Associated Press) 06/17/09
  • Consolation Prize for Gays (The Washington Post) 06/17/09
  • Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners (The Washington Post) 06/17/09
  • Immigration Debate Tied to Rise in Hate Crimes (The Washington Post) 06/17/09
  • Same-Sex Marriage Battle Heads to Court (The Washington Post) 06/16/09
  • Excusing Church, Clergy from Gay Weddings (The Washington Post) 06/16/09
  • Obama Intends to Extend Federal Benefits to Unmarried Partners (The Washington Post) 06/16/09
  • Same-Sex Marriage Gains Traction
    D.C. Board Says No to Referendum     (The Washington Post) 06/16/09
  • ACLU: Hospital discriminated against gay couple (The Associated Press) 06/15/09
  • HRC criticizes Obama over DOMA brief
    Solmonese holds president ‘to a higher standard’     (The Washington Blade) 06/15/09
  • D.C. officials block marriage referendum
    Ballot measure said to violate human rights law     (The Washington Blade) 06/15/09
  • Referendum Rejected
    DC Board of Elections and Ethics finds anti-marriage referendum improper     (Metro Weekly) 06/15/09
  • Elections Board Blocks Marriage Referendum (The Washington Post) 06/15/09
  • A Focus on Ties That Legally Bind (The Washington Post) 06/15/09
  • Gays decry Obama's stand on gay marriage case (Associated Press) 06/12/09
  • Witnesses spar over marriage at election board hearing
    D.C. officials to decide fate of proposed marriage referendum     (The Washington Blade) 06/12/09
  • D.C. att’y gen’l says marriage referendum illegal
    Ballot measure said to violate human rights law     (The Washington Blade) 06/11/09
  • Referendum Rumble
    Board of Elections hears arguments regarding proposed marriage referendum     (Metro Weekly) 06/11/09
  • Nickles Asks Elections Board to Block Referendum (The Washington Post) 06/11/09
  • D.C. Panel Hears Arguments On Gay Marriage Referendum
    Opponents of Same-Sex Unions Want Bill Put to Popular Vote     (The Washington Post) 06/11/09
  • Gay couples forced to flee US over immigration law (Associated Press) 06/10/09
  • Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage Vote Under Way (The Washington Post) 06/10/09
  • Hundreds Watch Gay Marriage Referendum Hearing (Washington City Paper) 06/10/09
  • Where does Rev. Jackson live?
    Leader of D.C.’s anti-gay referendum owns lavish Md. homes     (The Washington Blade) 06/08/09
  • Coup attempt leaves NY state Senate in disarray (Reuters) 06/08/09
  • Marriage opponent new to D.C.
    Minister registered to vote one month before filing referendum     (The Washington Blade) 06/05/09
  • Gay bishop rejoices in NH's gay marriage vote (Associated Press) 06/04/09
  • Divine Intervention
    Coalition of D.C. clergy forms to promote marriage equality     (Metro Weekly) 06/04/09
  • In NH and Iowa, gay marriage has political angle (Associated Press) 06/04/09
  • Gay marriage bill signed into law in New Hampshire (Associated Press) 06/03/09
  • New Hampshire Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage (Associated Press) 06/03/09
  • Clergy Rally in Support Of Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 06/03/09
  • D.C. ministers back same-sex marriage
    More than 130 sign ‘marriage equality’ declaration     (The Washington Blade) 06/02/09
  • Cheney on gay marriage: 'Freedom for everyone' (Associated Press) 06/01/09
  • Gray Stays Silent on Marriage Referendum (The Washington Post) 06/01/09
  • Calif. gay marriage opponents gear up for rallies (Associated Press) 05/31/09
  • MD: Opinion to Address Same-Sex Unions
    At Issue Is Md. Recognition of Marriages Performed Elsewhere     (The Washington Post) 05/31/09
  • Gallup Poll Shows Opposition to Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/30/09
  • Nevada Senate backs partnership bill over gov (Associated Press) 05/30/09
  • David Hyde Pierce says he married longtime partner (Associated Press) 05/29/09
  • D.C. marriage ban seen as uphill fight in Congress
    33 co-sponsors sign on to bill that would outlaw same-sex unions in city     (The Washington Blade) 05/29/09
  • 'The Mormons Are Coming!'
    Supporters of Same-Sex Marriage Trumpet the Church's Work Against It     (The Washington Post) 05/29/09
  • D.C. Pledges Quick Review On Marriage Referendum (The Washington Post) 05/29/09
  • N.H. lawmakers negotiating a compromise
    Religious protections at issue in same-sex marriage bill     (Associated Press) 05/28/09
  • Captive Audience (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 05/28/09
  • Bush v. Gore lawyers take on gay marriage ban (Reuters) 05/28/09
  • Group Aims to Block D.C. Marriage Bill
    Same-Sex Union Foes Seek Referendum     (The Washington Post) 05/28/09
  • Focus on gay marriage rights stays on state fights (Associated Press) 05/27/09
  • Poll: Majority of RI voters favor gay marriage law (Associated Press) 05/27/09
  • Group Asks for Referendum on Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/27/09
  • The Gay Marriage (Polling) Conundrum (Chris Cillizza, The Washington Post) 05/27/09
  • Gay groups call federal marriage suit premature (Associated Press) 05/27/09
  • Bush Solicitor General Ted Olson Supporting Same Sex Marriage (ABC News) 05/27/09
  • Gay marriage battle to return to Calif. ballot (Associated Press) 05/27/09
  • Calif. Ruling Shows Hurdles Remain for Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/27/09
  • Proposition 8 Stands
    California's highest court rules that the voters have the right to be wrong.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 05/27/09
  • The big gay shrug
    Sorry, enemies of gay marriage. Prop 8 or no, you've already lost     (Mark Morford, SFGate) 05/27/09
  • California court upholds Prop 8
    Marriages of 18,000 couples remain valid     (The Washington Blade) 05/26/09
  • Melissa Etheridge in limbo after gay marriage ruling (Reuters) 05/26/09
  • Stars react to Calif. court's Prop. 8 decision (Associated Press) 05/26/09
  • California high court upholds gay marriage ban (Associated Press) 05/26/09
  • Gay marriage bill may have religious liberty safeguard (Washington Examiner) 05/23/09
  • Gay US diplomats to receive equal benefits (Associated Press) 05/23/09
  • California high court set to rule on gay marriage (Associated Press) 05/22/09
  • U.S. House Members File Bill to Overturn Action by D.C. Council (The Washington Post) 05/22/09
  • Marriage support grows
    Harry Thomas, Dems in two wards back full equality     (The Washington Blade) 05/22/09
  • Referenda could undo rights advances in two states
    Maine, Washington face potential ballot measures     (The Washington Blade) 05/22/09
  • Federal lawmakers seek to define D.C. marriage
    Bill would nullify marriage recognition measure     (The Washington Blade) 05/21/09
  • White House affirms support for DOMA repeal
    Obama wants marriage issue 'left to the states'     (The Washington Blade) 05/21/09
  • Illinois poised to approve civil unions
    Lawmakers to amend 'shell bill' to pass measure     (The Washington Blade) 05/21/09
  • Marriage Matters
    Community meeting brings activists closer to marriage-equality strategy     (Metro Weekly) 05/21/09
  • Gay Marriage Fuels Debate Among D.C. Democrats (The Washington Post) 05/21/09
  • Changes to gay marriage bill fail in NH House (Associated Press) 05/20/09
  • Video: Vilsack on Gay Marriage in Iowa (The Washington Post) 05/20/09
  • Gay marriage in DC moves debate to black community (Associated Press) 05/20/09
  • Mass. campaign urges Obama to nix gay marriage ban (Associated Press) 05/20/09
  • D.C. polls show divide among black Dems over gay marriage (Washington Examiner) 05/19/09
  • Nev. domestic partner bill OK'd; gov. warns veto (Associated Press) 05/19/09
  • Ward 5 Democrats Reject Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/19/09
  • A Vote for Same-Sex Marriage
    Ward 8 Democrats Act Ahead of D.C. Council Legislation     (The Washington Post) 05/17/09
  • Gay-Marriage Issue Awaits Court Pick
    Same-Sex Unions Supplant Abortion As Social Priority for Conservatives     (The Washington Post) 05/17/09
  • Look Who's in Bed Together on Gay Marriage Fight (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 05/17/09
  • Who Is a Real Catholic? (The Washington Post) 05/17/09
  • RNC chief: Gay marriage will burden small business (Associated Press) 05/16/09
  • Exemption for Religious Foes Of Gay Marriage Debated (The Washington Post) 05/16/09
  • Heat of the battle
    A closer look at key players in the D.C. marriage fight     (The Washington Blade) 05/15/09
  • Shifting Answers on Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/15/09
  • Obama faces criticism on marriage, military
    ‘Stunning’ lack of progress in repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’     (The Washington Blade) 05/15/09
  • Our Gay Christian Neighbors (The Washington Post) 05/15/09
  • 10 Council members back same-sex marriage bill
    Stances contradict Washington Times report     (The Washington Blade) 05/15/09
  • N.Y. Assembly approves same-sex marriage bill
    HRC confident Senate will pass measure next month     (The Washington Blade) 05/15/09
  • Scotus prospect draws criticism from gay groups (Associated Press) 05/15/09
  • NH governor backs gay marriage (Associated Press) 05/14/09
  • Wis. high court to review 2006 gay marriage ban (Associated Press) 05/14/09
  • N.H. governor willing to sign marriage bill
    Lynch seeks ‘protections for religious institutions’     (The Washington Blade) 05/14/09
  • Bad Shepherd (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 05/14/09
  • Wash Times misleads on marriage (Kevin Naff, The Washington Blade) 05/13/09
  • Blacks and gays in D.C.: It’s complicated (Jonetta Rose Barras, Washington Examiner) 05/13/09
  • Tenn. nixes marriage of transgender woman, man (Associated Press) 05/13/09
  • Former Catholic head of Milwaukee admits he's gay (Associated Press) 05/12/09
  • Two Practical Politicians, Obama and Barry, Draw the Line at Same-Sex Marriage (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 05/12/09
  • Mr. Barry and Same-Sex Marriages (Letters, The Washington Post) 05/12/09
  • Gay marriage and political doublespeak (Jonetta Rose Barras, Washington Examiner) 05/11/09
  • Mr. Barry Doesn't Speak for Me (Niki Mitchell, The Washington Post) 05/11/09
  • One Man, One Woman -- Only (Harry R. Jackson Jr., The Washington Post) 05/10/09
  • Marion Barry Doesn't Get It (Michael Stanek, The Washington Post) 05/10/09
  • The District Takes a Stand for Equality (David Catania, The Washington Post) 05/10/09
  • 5 years on, gay marriage debate fades in Mass. (Associated Press) 05/09/09
  • Gay marriage effort stalls in heavily Catholic RI (Associated Press) 05/09/09
  • Mr. Barry's Ugly Words
    The D.C. Council member chose politics over principle in a vote against recognizing same-sex marriages.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 05/09/09
  • Marriage: A Matter of Justice (Letters, The Washington Post) 05/09/09
  • Gaywatch - Marion Barry (The Daily Show With Jon Stewart) 05/08/09
  • MIA On Gay Marriage (Eugene Robinson, The Washington Post) 05/08/09
  • Maine is latest state to approve gay marriage
    But ‘people’s veto’ could prevent measure from becoming law     (The Washington Blade) 05/08/09
  • Barry warns of racial divide over marriage
    After heated debate, Council votes 12-1 to recognize gay unions from other states     (The Washington Blade) 05/08/09
  • Fenty signs same-sex marriage recognition bill
    Measure next goes to Capitol Hill for review     (The Washington Blade) 05/07/09
  • Marriage Beats Malice
    As anti-gay protestors rally, Council votes again to recognize same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions     (Metro Weekly) 05/07/09
  • Local Leader
    Gaithersburg's Sodexo earns kudos for GLBT equality     (Metro Weekly) 05/07/09
  • The Homophobic Lifestyle (Will O'Bryan, Metro Weekly) 05/07/09
  • Maine and N.H. Move to Expand Gay Rights (The Washington Post) 05/07/09
  • NH gov. promises 'best decision' on gay marriage (Associated Press) 05/07/09
  • Gay marriage leaps ahead in Maine, New Hampshire (Associated Press) 05/06/09
  • New Hampshire legislators vote for gay marriage (Associated Press) 05/06/09
  • Uproar in D.C. as Same-Sex Marriage Gains (The Washington Post) 05/06/09
  • Maine moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage (Associated Press) 05/05/09
  • DC gay marriage vote could entangle Congress (Associated Press) 05/05/09
  • D.C. Gay Marriage Measure Set for Mayor's Signature
    Council Votes 12 to 1 to Honor Other States' Same-Sex Nuptials     (The Washington Post) 05/05/09
  • D.C. Council passes same-sex marriage bill (The Washington Times) 05/05/09
  • Confused Barry Asks for Same-Sex Marriage Vote Back
    DC Council votes 12-1 to recognize other states' same-sex marriages     (NBC Washington) 05/05/09
  • Barry on D.C. Gay Marriage: “May Have a Civil War” (Washington City Paper) 05/05/09
  • Tempers Flare Outside Council Chamber After Marriage Vote (Washington City Paper) 05/05/09
  • Gay Marriage Recognition Passes Council—Did Barry Flip Again? (Washington City Paper) 05/05/09
  • D.C. Council Votes 12-1 to Recognize Other States' Gay Marriages (The Washington Post) 05/05/09
  • Friends, Foes of Same-Sex Marriage Monitor District's Legislative Moves (The Washington Post) 05/05/09
  • My God Favors Inclusion (Letters, The Washington Post) 05/04/09
  • Hundreds march in Philly national gay rights rally (Associated Press) 05/03/09
  • NH demographic change shows in Legislature votes (Associated Press) 05/03/09
  • ‘Shame on you’
    Barry draws activists’ ire after joining anti-gay rally, denouncing same-sex marriage     (The Washington Blade) 05/01/09
  • Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bring
    Ceremonies began on Monday, but questions remain     (The Washington Blade) 05/01/09
  • N.H. Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
    Measure goes next to House, which passed similar bill in March     (The Washington Blade) 05/01/09
  • Dozens of gays cross state lines for Iowa weddings (Associated Press) 04/30/09
  • Poll: Rising U.S. Support for Social Issues, Such as Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 04/30/09
  • Miss California to campaign against gay marriage (Associated Press) 04/30/09
  • On Gay Marriage, A Near Even Split (The Washington Post) 04/30/09
  • National poll: mixed views on gay-rights issues (Associated Press) 04/30/09
  • Same-Sex Couples' Taxes (Letters, The Washington Post) 04/30/09
  • Storefront Stand
    Gay man stages impromptu Knights of Columbus protest     (Metro Weekly) 04/30/09
  • NH moves a step closer to allowing gay marriage (Associated Press) 04/29/09
  • Rallying Against Equality
    Marion Barry joins religious protest against gay "immorality" at Freedom Plaza     (Metro Weekly) 04/29/09
  • Video: Marion Barry, Harry Jackson: Anti-Gay Marriage Rally (Part 1) in Washington, DC (Metro Weekly) 04/28/09
  • Report From Harry Jackson's Anti-Marriage Rally in DC (Right Wing Watch) 04/28/09
  • Anti-Gay Marriage Rally Light on District Residents (Washington City Paper) 04/28/09
  • Barry calls gay marriage immoral at rally (The Washington Blade) 04/28/09
  • Ministers Lead Protest of D.C. Legislation (The Washington Post) 04/28/09
  • In Iowa, Same-Sex Couples Rush to Tie the Knot
    Marriage Ruling Goes Into Effect     (Associated Press) 04/28/09
  • Brian Moran Gambles on Same-Sex Union Issue (The Washington Post) 04/28/09
  • Armageddon And A Wedding, Too (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 04/27/09
  • Same-sex couples begin tying the knot in Iowa (Associated Press) 04/27/09
  • Iowans unsure of benefits gay marriages will bring (Associated Press) 04/26/09
  • Conservative voices for marriage rights emerge
    Schmidt, Meghan McCain dominate Log Cabin convention     (The Washington Blade) 04/24/09
  • Iowa’s same-sex couples prepare to get married
    But state officials have mixed feelings about granting licenses     (The Washington Blade) 04/24/09
  • ‘If not now, when?’
    Catania tells Stein Club time is right for same-sex marriage in D.C.     (The Washington Blade) 04/24/09
  • Vote caps decade-long gay marriage fight in Conn. (Associated Press) 04/23/09
  • Hilton, Miss California take sides on `Today' (Associated Press) 04/23/09
  • Calif. lesbian mother given deportation reprieve (Associated Press) 04/23/09
  • Marriage Movement
    Stein Dems pass marriage-equality resolution     (Metro Weekly) 04/23/09
  • Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage bill (Associated Press) 04/22/09
  • D.C. Council's Breach of Faith (Harry Jackson, The Washington Post) 04/22/09
  • GOP Urged to Rethink Gay Marriage
    Strategist Who Handled McCain Campaign Says Party Risks Becoming 'Sectarian'     (The Washington Post) 04/18/09
  • Same-sex marriage at a tipping point?
    Nation may have turned corner after Vermont, Iowa and D.C. developments     (The Washington Blade) 04/17/09
  • Congress could block marriage recognition in D.C.
    Interference possible via appropriations bill amendment     (The Washington Blade) 04/17/09
  • I agree with Maggie Gallagher
    Anti-gay crusader is right: same-sex marriage represents big change     (Naff, The Washington Blade) 04/17/09
  • Marriage equality is inevitable in D.C. (Rosenstein, The Washington Blade) 04/17/09
  • NY governor introduces bill to allow gay marriage (Associated Press) 04/17/09
  • What's Next In The Gay Marriage Debate? (All Things Considered, National Public Radio) 04/16/09
  • Marriage and Money
    Study finds marriage equality could bring millions of dollars to D.C.     (Metro Weekly) 04/16/09
  • Marriage Turns a Corner (Rosendall) 04/16/09
  • Wilson's Return
  • How Gays Won a Marriage Victory
    For 7 Years, Activists Eyed a Seemingly Unlikely Target: Iowa     (The Washington Post) 04/15/09
  • NY Gov. Paterson to reintroduce gay marriage bill (Associated Press) 04/15/09
  • Gay and Lesbian Democrats Push Marriage (The Washington Post) 04/14/09
  • Opinions Vary on Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 04/12/09
  • Are Gay Activists Too Wedded To the Cause? (James Kirchick, The Washington Post) 04/12/09
  • Faith Groups Increasingly Lose Gay Rights Fights (The Washington Post) 04/10/09
  • D.C. Council votes to recognize gay nuptials
    Sets up showdown with Congress     (The Washington Blade) 04/10/09
  • Maryland state employees win DP benefits
    Inheritance bill advances, trans protections stall     (The Washington Blade) 04/10/09
  • NYC officials want gay marriages in census count
    Census Bureau says DOMA bars agency from recognizing same-sex marriages     (The Washington Blade) 04/09/09
  • An interview with David Catania
    D.C. Council member refuses to ‘sit on the sidelines’ in marriage fight     (The Washington Blade) 04/09/09
  • Khush Klatch
    South Asian GLBT group honors families of LBT women     (Metro Weekly) 04/09/09
  • Marriage Milestone
    D.C. City Council votes 12-0 to recognize same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions     (Metro Weekly) 04/09/09
  • Iowa, Vermont gay marriages spark debate in Calif. (Associated Press) 04/09/09
  • Advancing Marriage Equality (Letters, The Washington Post) 04/09/09
  • Timing Is Seen As Key in D.C., Vt. Votes on Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 04/09/09
  • D.C. Council Votes To Recognize Gay Nuptials Elsewhere
    Decision Comes as Vermont Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage     (The Washington Post) 04/08/09
  • Gay marriage supporters watch historic vote in Vt (Associated Press) 04/08/09
  • DC vote puts gay marriage in front of Congress (Associated Press) 04/08/09
  • Triumph for Equality
    Common decency wins out in votes on gay marriage.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 04/08/09
  • White House invites gay families to Easter event (Associated Press) 04/07/09
  • Gay marriage laws in the US (Associated Press) 04/07/09
  • Eugene Robinson on Michael Steele, Gay Marriage, More (The Washington Post) 04/07/09
  • Iowa gov cool to attempting gay-marriage reversal (Associated Press) 04/07/09
  • What's Next for Same-Sex Marriage? (The Washington Post) 04/07/09
  • Md. Senate Backs Tax Break for Domestic Partners (Associated Press) 04/07/09
  • Gingrich: Iowa ruling shows `judicial arrogance' (Associated Press) 04/07/09
  • Same-Sex Marriage: Opposing Views
    Vermont Legalizes Gay Marriage and D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Other States' Gay Marriages     (The Washington Post) 04/07/09
  • D.C. Council Votes to Recognize Other States' Gay Marriages (The Washington Post) 04/07/09
  • Vermont Legislature Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 04/07/09
  • Iowa Senate Leader blocks amendment to overturn marriage equality 04/06/09
  • Gay marriages expected to begin in Iowa April 24 (Associated Press) 04/04/09
  • Iowa Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
    Ban Violated Constitutional Rights, State Supreme Court Rules     (The Washington Post) 04/04/09
  • Will Iowans Uphold Gay Marriage? (Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight.com) 04/03/09
  • Iowa Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage (Associated Press) 04/03/09
  • Iowa court ruling transforms the gay-marriage map (Associated Press) 04/03/09
  • Vermont House prepares for gay marriage bill veto (Associated Press) 04/03/09
  • Iowa, Same Sex Marriage and the 2012 Presidential Race (Chris Cillizza, The Washington Post) 04/03/09
  • Iowa court says gay marriage ban unconstitutional (Associated Press) 04/03/09
  • Iowa Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality 04/03/09
  • Iowa Supreme Court to release gay marriage ruling (Associated Press) 04/03/09
  • Understanding D.C.’s Domestic Partnership Act
    When you register, you get the whole package — you can’t pick and choose which responsibilities will apply to you.     (Michele Zavos, The Washington Blade) 04/03/09
  • Marriage bills, pro and con, falter in Maryland
    Lawmakers have until April 13 to pass other LGBT bills     (The Washington Blade) 04/03/09
  • Vermont House gives preliminary OK to gay marriage (Associated Press) 04/02/09
  • Wedding Planners
    Catania hints at movement with marriage-equality bill     (Metro Weekly) 04/02/09
  • Sweden votes in favor of legalizing gay marriage (Reuters) 04/01/09
  • D.C. activists launch grassroots campaign for same-sex marriage
    Nearly 600 people sign ‘I do’ petition during Dupont Circle event     (The Washington Blade) 03/31/09
  • Vermont gay marriage bill veto threat draws mail (Associated Press) 03/30/09
  • Gay marriage effort shifts back to New England (Associated Press) 03/27/09
  • McCain strategist endorses same-sex marriage
    Schmidt urges GOP to be more welcoming of gays     (The Washington Blade) 03/27/09
  • E-mail claims Catania plans to introduce marriage bill in April (The Washington Blade) 03/27/09
  • NH House approves gay marriage, sends bill to Sen. (Associated Press) 03/26/09
  • Schumer's gay-marriage support comes at right time (Associated Press) 03/24/09
  • Rep. Frank calls Scalia a 'homophobe' in interview (Associated Press) 03/23/09
  • Winning By Losing On Prop. 8 (The Washington Post) 03/21/09
  • The Benefits of Fairness
    A lawsuit tests the federal protections owed to same-sex couples.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 03/21/09
  • Vermont Senate panel approves gay marriage bill (Associated Press) 03/20/09
  • Kerry seeks asylum for gay man married in Mass. (Associated Press) 03/20/09
  • Another marriage petition cleared for California (Associated Press) 03/20/09
  • Trans, marriage bills stalled in Md. legislature
    Sen. Frosh faulted as key deadline looms     (The Washington Blade) 03/20/09
  • Committee votes to strip mayor’s authority on DP law (The Washington Blade) 03/20/09
  • Pulling Out the PFLAG Stops
    Local PFLAG chapter celebrates support with honors, thrills with gala auction and celebrities     (Metro Weekly) 03/19/09
  • Marriage Push in Maryland
    Activists gather in Annapolis to advance marriage-equality legislation     (Metro Weekly) 03/19/09
  • Mendelson Urges Recognition
    Councilmember pens letter to Mayor Fenty regarding out-of-state partnerships     (Metro Weekly) 03/19/09
  • Gay marriage gets recognition - in the dictionary (Associated Press) 03/18/09
  • Vermont begins hearings on same-sex marriage bill (Associated Press) 03/16/09
  • Separation Anxiety
    Gay couples should be allowed to stay together in the United States.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 03/16/09
  • Civil Marriage Is a Healthy Choice (Associated Press) 03/15/09
  • Gay marriage backers, foes face off again in Md.
    Marriage proponents aim to end 'shame, isolation and stigma'     (The Washington Blade) 03/13/09
  • 60 lawmakers co-sponsor Maine's gay marriage bill
    Legislators from both parties have signed on     (The Washington Blade) 03/13/09
  • Grassroots & Gigabytes
    Michael Crawford traces his D.C. path from marching to marriage to blogging     (Metro Weekly) 03/12/09
  • Wash. Senate OKs domestic partner rights expansion (Associated Press) 03/11/09
  • Proposal to strike 'marriage' from California law (Associated Press) 03/10/09
  • Support for Hawaii civil union vote wavering (Associated Press) 03/07/09
  • Conn. bill would update law for same-sex marriages (Associated Press) 03/06/09
  • Ruling could mean civil unions for all in Calif. (Associated Press) 03/06/09
  • Calif. Supreme Court weighs same-sex marriage ban (Associated Press) 03/05/09
  • Partners in Limbo
    Activists plan new strategy as out-of-state partnerships wait for recognition     (Metro Weekly) 03/05/09
  • A Daring Test Case for Marriage (The Washington Post) 03/04/09
  • Married gays in Mass. sue US for federal benefits (Associated Press) 03/03/09
  • Deja new: Prop. 8 challenge reaches Calif. court (Associated Press) 03/02/09
  • Flaws in D.C. DP law?
    Nickles says 4 states disqualified for partner recognition, but Mendelson calls the problem ‘manufactured’     (The Washington Blade) 02/27/09
  • Utah Dems call for sanctions over anti-gay remarks (Associated Press) 02/24/09
  • Utah Senate stops work to discuss anti-gay remarks (Associated Press) 02/23/09
  • Utah lawmaker's gay comments cost him chairmanship (Associated Press) 02/20/09
  • Mich. court recognizes Ill. adoption by gay couple (Associated Press) 02/20/09
  • Marriage bills encounter road blocks, delays
    Hopes fade in N.Y., but DP and civil unions advance in N.M., Hawaii     (The Washington Blade) 02/20/09
  • Plan would recognize same-sex couples in Wisconsin
    Partners would have right to hospital visits, property     (Associated Press) 02/19/09
  • State of the Union (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 02/19/09
  • Straight Couples in France Are Choosing Civil Unions Meant for Gays (The Washington Post) 02/14/09
  • Proposition 8 court battle set for March 5
    Plaintiffs seek to overturn measure; 18,000 marriages in limbo     (The Washington Blade) 02/13/09
  • Gay couples protest at marriage bureaus across US (Associated Press) 02/12/09
  • Uniting American Families Act reintroduced
    Nadler says bill has a ‘fair chance’ of passing     (The Washington Blade) 02/12/09
  • Survey for Safety
    Rainbow Response releases data in effort against partner violence     (Metro Weekly) 02/12/09
  • N.Y. senate leader committed to gay marriage legalization
    Gov. Paterson also supports marriage bill     (The Washington Blade) 02/09/09
  • Gay women married in Canada can divorce in NJ (Associated Press) 02/06/09
  • Vermont moves closer to legalizing gay marriage (Associated Press) 02/06/09
  • Mass. couple who led gay marriage fight to divorce (Associated Press) 02/03/09
  • Calif. high court to hear Prop. 8 case next month (Associated Press) 02/03/09
  • O'Malley Seeks Wider Benefits
    Same-Sex Couples Focus of Plan     (The Washington Post) 02/03/09
  • Donors pumped $83M to Calif. gay marriage campaign (Associated Press) 02/02/09
  • Civil unions a minefield for Obama
    Some fear plan could delay marriage progress; Frank says DOMA repeal unlikely in new president’s first term     (The Washington Blade) 01/30/09
  • Marriage on the march
    Vermont, N.J. seen as most likely to legalize same-sex unions this year     (The Washington Blade) 01/30/09
  • Activists ‘laying groundwork’ for D.C. marriage bill
    Catania mum on plans for introducing measure     (The Washington Blade) 01/30/09
  • Same-sex rights could be expanded in Wash. state (Associated Press) 01/29/09
  • Judge: Anti-gay marriage donors must be public
    Supporters of Prop 8 said public disclosure put donors at risk     (The Washington Blade) 01/29/09
  • NH lawmaker says wait on civil union bill
    Hearings scheduled for Feb. 5     (The Washington Blade) 01/29/09
  • Welcome to Washington
    Immigration Equality expands efforts in D.C.     (Metro Weekly) 01/29/09
  • Editorial: D.C. gay marriage bill is a sham (The Washington Times) 01/27/09
  • Sharpton decries churches pushing Prop. 8
    Atlanta alliance forms to counter anti-gay religious rhetoric     (The Washington Blade) 01/12/09
  • Catania delays introducing marriage bill
    Norton, gay activists urged D.C. Council to postpone action on measure     (The Washington Blade) 01/09/09

    • 2008

  • Study: Family behavior key to health of gay youth (Associated Press) 12/29/08
  • NJ rules against church group in gay rights case (Associated Press) 12/29/08
  • Religion's Big and Unprecedented Role in '08 Politics
    From the Presidential Election to the Debate on Gay Marriage, Faith-Based Issues Dominated     (The Washington Post) 12/27/08
  • Rick Warren's Invitation (Letters, The Washington Post) 12/25/08
  • Gay-rights leaders' enthusiasm for Obama subsides (Associated Press) 12/23/08
  • Rick Warren: Not anti-gay to oppose gay marriage (Associated Press) 12/23/08
  • Calif. AG urges court to void gay marriage ban (Associated Press) 12/20/08
  • No consensus on timing of D.C. marriage bill
    Concerns raised over lack of outreach to black residents     (The Washington Blade) 12/19/08
  • Obama defends choice of pastor for invocation (Associated Press) 12/18/08
  • Marriage or Mirage? (Metro Weekly) 12/18/08
  • Civil Strategy
    Forum looks at advancing marriage equality in D.C.     (Metro Weekly) 12/18/08
  • Birth certificates to reflect NY gay-marriage move (Associated Press) 12/14/08
  • A Religious Case for Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 12/13/08
  • Crowded marriage meeting yields no consensus
    D.C. activists support proposed bill, unsure on timing     (The Washington Blade) 12/12/08
  • Iowa court hears marriage case
    Experts predict justices will rule against plaintiffs     (The Washington Blade) 12/12/08
  • No bargaining over gay marriage in N.Y.
    Negotiations with conservative Democrats end in Senate     (The Washington Blade) 12/12/08
  • D.C. marriage forum called to unify community
    Kameny asks Council to approve emergency bill granting rights     (The Washington Blade) 12/12/08
  • D.C. to recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions performed elsewhere (The Washington Blade) 12/12/08
  • Wedding Planners (Washington CityPaper) 12/10/08
  • NJ commission says state should allow gay marriage (Associated Press) 12/09/08
  • Calling in 'gay' to work is latest form of protest (Associated Press) 12/09/08
  • Next stop on gay marriage debate in courts: Iowa (Associated Press) 12/07/08
  • D.C. marriage ban would face uphill fight
    City referendum rules favor retaining Council-passed bills     (The Washington Blade) 12/05/08
  • Leading Authority (Metro Weekly) 12/04/08
  • Poll: Calif. gay marriage ban driven by religion (Associated Press) 12/04/08
  • Is gay the new black? Marriage ban spurs debate (Associated Press) 11/30/08
  • Black activists urge caution on D.C. marriage bill
    Dec. 11 forum to address timing of measure     (The Washington Blade) 11/28/08
  • D.C. Council passes DP bill for police, firefighters (The Washington Blade) 11/28/08
  • Professor of Pride
    Georgetown Law's Nan Hunter wields academic activism     (Metro Weekly) 11/27/08
  • Miami judge rules against Florida gay adoption ban (Associated Press) 11/25/08
  • Video: Judge Rules Against Florida Gay Adoption Ban (Associated Press) 11/25/08
  • California to investigate Mormon aid to Prop 8 (Associated Press) 11/24/08
  • Bigotry on the Bus (The Washington Post) 11/24/08
  • Mormons' Uneasy Victory (The Washington Post) 11/24/08
  • Vermont legislator plans push for gay marriage (Associated Press) 11/20/08
  • The Next Step (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 11/20/08
  • Rainy Day Rally
    Thousands take to National Mall against Prop. 8 and for marriage equality     (Metro Weekly) 11/20/08
  • Calif. Supreme Court to take up gay marriage ban (Associated Press) 11/20/08
  • eHarmony agrees to provide same-sex matches (Associated Press) 11/19/08
  • Calif. high court asked to hear gay marriage cases (Associated Press) 11/17/08
  • Gay advocates protest marriage ban across nation (Associated Press) 11/16/08
  • Mormon church condemns gay activists for 'attacks' (Associated Press) 11/15/08
  • Wanda Sykes says she's 'proud to be gay' (Associated Press) 11/15/08
  • Protesters Target Supporters of Gay Marriage Ban (The Washington Post) 11/15/08
  • Catania may push marriage bill in Jan.
    Some fear time isn’t right after Prop 8’s success     (The Washington Post) 11/14/08
  • Mormon aid on gay marriage ban generates complaint (Associated Press) 11/13/08
  • We Won! We Lost!
    Barack Obama is headed to the White House, but California and other states turned back gay equality. What's next for the GLBT community?     (Metro Weekly) 11/13/08
  • Proposition 8 Challenge
    D.C.'s Minter leads court challenge, while local couples weigh options     (Metro Weekly) 11/13/08
  • Gay activists rally outside Mormon temple in NYC (Associated Press) 11/13/08
  • Gay marriage supporters march in California (Associated Press) 11/09/08
  • Gay marriage supporters march in SoCal (Associated Press) 11/09/08
  • Protests sweep across Calif. on post-Prop 8 Sunday (Associated Press) 11/09/08
  • Christian right regroups after Obama victory (Associated Press) 11/09/08
  • Gay marriage supporters march in Calif, Utah (Associated Press) 11/08/08
  • NY eyes allowing gay marriage; opponents vow fight (Associated Press) 11/08/08
  • Fairly Satisfied Customers
    Gay Couples Shop to Support One Cause as They Lament Another     (The Washington Post) 11/08/08
  • Calif. gay-marriage ban creates legal uncertainty (Associated Press) 11/07/08
  • Hollywood joins the furor over gay marriage ban (Associated Press) 11/07/08
  • Calif. win emboldens coalition of religious groups (Associated Press) 11/07/08
  • Utah faces boycott after Mormon work for Prop 8 (Associated Press) 11/07/08
  • Not so fast: is Prop 8 an "amendment" or a "revision"? (Dale Carpenter, The Volokh Conspiracy) 11/07/08
  • Thousands in Los Angeles protest gay-marriage ban (Associated Press) 11/07/08
  • Most of California's Black Voters Backed Gay Marriage Ban
    53% of Latinos Also Supported Proposition 8     (The Washington Post) 11/07/08
  • Vows That Can't Be Voted Down (Jennifer Donnelly, The Washington Post) 11/07/08
  • Gay activists jarred by California marriage defeat (Associated Press) 11/06/08
  • Gay couples disappointed by Calif. marriage ban (Associated Press) 11/06/08
  • Ellen DeGeneres laments gay marriage ban in Calif. (Associated Press) 11/06/08
  • California Voters Narrowly Approve Same-Sex Marriage Ban
    Limits on Abortion Rejected in Colorado And South Dakota     (The Washington Post) 11/06/08
  • Rural Arkansas championed foster, adoption ban (Associated Press) 11/06/08
  • California voters approve gay-marriage ban (Associated Press) 11/05/08
  • Arizona voters OK amendment banning gay marriage (Associated Press) 11/05/08
  • Florida voters pass amendment banning gay marriage (Associated Press) 11/05/08
  • Ark. voters OK unmarried foster, adoption bans (Associated Press) 11/05/08
  • California Voters Decide on Gay Marriage (Associated Press) 11/04/08
  • State ballots feature hot-button social issues (The Associated Press) 11/04/08
  • Gay marriages in Connecticut to begin Nov. 12 (The Associated Press) 11/03/08
  • Sacha Baron Cohen crashes LA rally as 'Bruno' (The Associated Press) 11/03/08
  • Queen's gay marriage comments ignite flap in Spain (The Associated Press) 10/31/08
  • Anxious eyes on Calif. measure over gay marriage (The Associated Press) 10/31/08
  • Proposition 8 fight a nail-biter to the end
    Ballot battles in other states also expected to be close     (The Washington Blade) 10/31/08
  • GLAA testifies against D.C. attorney general (The Washington Blade) 10/31/08
  • Anti-gay-marriage groups look for Ariz. redemption (The Associated Press) 10/30/08
  • Gay marriages to begin next month in Connecticut (The Associated Press) 10/29/08
  • Marriage in California: Don't Win Ugly (The Washington Post) 10/29/08
  • Calif. gay marriage ban becomes big money race (The Associated Press) 10/26/08
  • Calif. gay marriage ban backers target businesses (The Associated Press) 10/23/08
  • Shatner upset Takei didn't invite him to wedding (The Associated Press) 10/23/08
  • Hollywood comes out in support of gay marriage (The Associated Press) 10/22/08
  • Public schools become focus of gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 10/22/08
  • Same-sex marriage bill edging closer to reality for D.C. Council (DC Examiner) 10/22/08
  • Palin breaks with McCain on gay marriage amendment (The Associated Press) 10/21/08
  • Mormon group protests church's gay marriage stance (The Associated Press) 10/17/08
  • California gay marriage fundraiser reaches for stars (Reuters) 10/16/08
  • 'Ellen' airs video against gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 10/15/08
  • Economy, financial crisis crowd out other issues (The Associated Press) 10/14/08
  • Chicago Thinks Gay-Friendly High School May Be Answer (The Washington Post) 10/14/08
  • Conn. Ban On Gay Marriage Reversed
    State's High Court Issues 4-3 Ruling     (The Washington Post) 10/10/08
  • Portuguese Parliament says no to gay marriage (The Associated Press) 10/10/08
  • Conn. court legalizes gay marriage
    Ruling says 'couples cannot be denied the freedom to marry'     (The Washington Blade) 10/10/08
  • Conn. Supreme Court Rules Gay Couples Have a Right to Marry (The Washington Post) 10/10/08
  • Mormons renew calls for Calif. gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 10/09/08
  • Ark. plans to drop unmarried foster parent ban (The Associated Press) 10/09/08
  • Legal Eagle Lands in D.C.
    California-court hero Shannon Minter to open Equal Justice career fair     (Metro Weekly) 10/09/08
  • Gay marriage ban attracts big money in Calif. (The Associated Press) 10/07/08
  • Gay elders' distinctive challenges get closer look (The Associated Press) 10/05/08
  • Hollywood urged to give more to save gay marriage (Reuters) 10/02/08
  • Presbytery vote favors officiate at Pa. gay union (The Associated Press) 10/02/08
  • Calif. Gay-Marriage Ban Appears to Lose Support (The Washington Post) 10/02/08
  • Group want Ark. to allow unmarried foster parents (The Associated Press) 10/01/08
  • New Ecuador Constitution Allows Civil Unions (The Washington Post) 09/29/08
  • Feds oppose domestic partner benefits bill
    Union leaders counter that measure is ‘good for business’     (The Washington Blade) 09/26/08
  • Benefits for Same-Sex Partners Focus of Senate Hearing (The Washington Post) 09/25/08
  • Calif. religious leaders push for gay marriage ban (The Associated Press) 09/24/08
  • Spielberg donates money to support gay marriage (The Associated Press) 09/23/08
  • McCain, Obama wary of fueling gay-marriage debate (The Associated Press) 09/19/08
  • Officials soften objections to DP bill, trans prisoner rule
    Activists ‘assured’ proposal rolling back protections for inmates will die     (The Washington Blade) 09/19/08
  • D.C. may take up gay marriage bill in ‘09
    Local activists say all eyes on Congress, Calif.     (The Washington Blade) 09/17/08
  • George Takei marries longtime partner Brad Altman (The Associated Press) 09/15/08
  • D.C. couples holding out for marriage
    Experts say many area gays skipping DP registry, waiting for full rights     (The Washington Blade) 09/12/08
  • A Milestone for Gays, A Boon for Massachusetts
    Nonresidents' Same-Sex Weddings Bring Economic Boost     (The Washington Post) 09/03/08
  • Suit against gay marriage recognition in NY tossed (The Associated Press) 09/02/08
  • California prisons prepare for gay weddings (The Associated Press) 08/29/08
  • O’Malley reiterates call for civil unions
    Md. governor supports Mont. Co. trans rights law     (The Washington Blade) 08/29/08
  • Poll: California voters oppose ban on gay marriage (The Associated Press) 08/28/08
  • Ban on unmarried adoptions cleared for Ark. ballot (The Associated Press) 08/25/08
  • Gay marriage foes mobilize for ban in California (The Associated Press) 08/24/08
  • Oregon tribe to allow same-sex marriages (The Associated Press) 08/22/08
  • Now on the Hallmark aisle: Gay marriage cards (The Associated Press) 08/21/08
  • Gay marriage opponents seek to reverse new law (The Associated Press) 08/16/08
  • Activists fault Fenty staff in flap over gay bills
    Appointees object to parenting bill, propose curtailing protections for trans prisoners     (The Washington Blade) 08/08/08
  • Report: Anglican says gay relationships okay (The Associated Press) 08/07/08
  • Gay couples use weddings to wage ballot fight (The Associated Press) 08/04/08
  • Massachusetts lets out-of-state gay couples marry (The Associated Press) 07/31/08
  • Mass. House votes to let out-of-state gays marry (The Associated Press) 07/29/08
  • Lesbians lose Australian court battle over twins (Reuters) 07/25/08
  • D.C. attorney general’s office objects to DP bill
    Gay couples close to ‘legal parity with marriage under law’     (The Washington Blade) 07/18/08
  • Bad Counsel (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 07/17/08
  • Census Won't Count Gay Marriages (The Washington Post) 07/17/08
  • Calif. court passes on suit over gay-marriage vote (The Associated Press) 07/16/08
  • McCain assailed for opposing adoptions by gays (The Associated Press) 07/15/08
  • Mass. Senate votes to let out-of-state gays marry (The Associated Press) 07/15/08
  • Repeal would let out-of-state gays marry in Mass. (The Associated Press) 07/14/08
  • Justice for Gays
    The Bush administration rules that children of same-sex couples can receive their Social Security benefits.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 07/05/08
  • Gay-Marriage Opponents To Boycott McDonald's (The Washington Post) 07/04/08
  • Obama Opposes Gay Marriage Ban (The Washington Post) 07/02/08
  • Gay marriage: until deportation do us part? (Reuters) 07/02/08
  • New meaning for San Francisco gay pride parade (The Associated Press) 06/28/08
  • Arizona puts gay marriage ban on ballot - again (The Associated Press) 06/28/08
  • Call for political displays rankles some Mormons (The Associated Press) 06/28/08
  • D.C. playing politics with marriage?
    Former att’y general sees no legal reason to keep memo secret     (The Washington Blade) 06/27/08
  • Marion Barry announces support for gay marriage
    D.C. Council member breaks long silence on issue     (The Washington Blade) 06/27/08
  • Mormon church enters Calif. gay marriage fight (The Associated Press) 06/24/08
  • Va. says groom and 'bride' deceived officials (The Associated Press) 06/23/08
  • Gay couples across California trade weekend vows (The Associated Press) 06/22/08
  • Rival campaigns deny responsibility for anti-Schwartz posters (The Washington Blade - scroll to bottom) 06/20/08
  • Gay rights advocates seek to stop marriage measure (The Associated Press) 06/20/08
  • Presbyterian minister officiates gay CA wedding (The Associated Press) 06/20/08
  • Cross-Border Skirmishes (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 06/19/08
  • Calif. Court Considers Medical Rights
    Justices Weigh Whether Doctors, Citing Religion, Can Refuse to Treat Some Patients     (The Washington Post) 06/19/08
  • Both sides in marriage fight aim for mainstream (The Associated Press) 06/18/08
  • A 'Tectonic' Day for Gay Couples
    In West Hollywood, One Big Wedding Party     (The Washington Post) 06/18/08
  • Hundreds of same-sex couples wed across California (The Associated Press) 06/18/08
  • Anglican Bible conservatives hold strategy summit (The Associated Press) 06/18/08
  • Appeals court refuses to stop gay weddings (The Associated Press) 06/17/08
  • Norway passes law approving gay marriage (The Associated Press) 06/17/08
  • Dozens of gay couples wed in Calif. after ruling (The Associated Press) 06/17/08
  • Gay couples rush to get married in California (The Associated Press) 06/17/08
  • California Weddings Make History
    State-Sanctioned Unions for Same-Sex Partners Begin     (The Washington Post) 06/17/08
  • Vignettes from California's same-sex weddings (The Associated Press) 06/17/08
  • Outlook: Long Road Remains for Gay Marriage
    California's Gay Marriage Fight Distracts From Real Struggle in Washington     (Joe Mathews , The Washington Post) 06/16/08
  • California Gay Marriage: The Ruling and One Couple's View (The Washington Post) 06/16/08
  • London bishop to investigate gay church ceremony (The Associated Press) 06/15/08
  • The New 'I Do'
    The Way We're Handling It Is Pretty Half-Baked     (Joe Mathews, The Washington Post) 06/15/08
  • A Marriage Form Will Just Be Icing On Our Cake (Sara Sarasohn, The Washington Post) 06/15/08
  • Anglican Church: Gay 'wedding' broke rules (The Associated Press) 06/14/08
  • Calif. same-sex weddings will affect other states (The Associated Press) 06/14/08
  • Calif. Episcopal Dioceses Split on Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 06/14/08
  • Calif prepares for busy week of same-sex marriages (The Associated Press) 06/14/08
  • New law prompts Calif. county to halt all weddings (The Associated Press) 06/13/08
  • Fenty orders review of gay marriage options
    Calif. ruling prompts city to analyze legal position     (The Washington Blade) 06/13/08
  • Mass. gov's daughter says she's gay; dad says he's proud (The Associated Press) 06/12/08
  • Group asks lower Calif. court to ban gay marriage (The Associated Press) 06/12/08
  • Judge raises constitutional issue in R.I. gay divorce case (The Associated Press) 06/12/08
  • Longtime couple to kick off gay marriage in Calif. (The Associated Press) 06/10/08
  • Gay-marriage ruling could boost California's ailing economy (The Associated Press) 06/10/08
  • Marriage Equality Advocates: Make Change, Not Lawsuits 06/09/08
  • Gay Anglican U.S. bishop enters into civil union (Reuters) 06/08/08
  • Calif. Battle Over Gay Marriage Raises Novel Legal Questions
    Court Legalized Unions, but Ballot Measure Would Ban Them     (The Washington Post) 06/08/08
  • Legal issue affects timings of gay weddings (The Associated Press) 06/07/08
  • Calif. clerk stopping marriages to resist ruling (The Associated Press) 06/06/08
  • Court: Vt. ruling stands in lesbian custody case (The Associated Press) 06/06/08
  • Calif. clerks may issue same-sex licenses sooner (The Associated Press) 06/06/08
  • Gay couples cheer California high court ruling (The Associated Press) 06/05/08
  • Calif. court refuses to stay gay marriage ruling (The Associated Press) 06/04/08
  • Suit aims to stop NY recognition of gay marriages (The Associated Press) 06/03/08
  • Gay marriage ban qualifies for California ballot (The Associated Press) 06/03/08
  • Calif. clerk hopes to have 1st legal gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/31/08
  • Recognition of gay marriages in NY faces battle (The Associated Press) 05/30/08
  • 10 states ask Calif. court to delay gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/30/08
  • Council At Odds Over Marriage License Tests (The Washington Post) 05/29/08
  • Gay rights advocates score wins in NY, Calif. (The Associated Press) 05/29/08
  • New York to recognize out-of-state gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/29/08
  • Calif.: Same-sex marriages OK beginning June 17 (The Associated Press) 05/29/08
  • California court to hear lesbian insemination case (The Associated Press) 05/28/08
  • Official: California gay weddings a go for some (The Associated Press) 05/27/08
  • Gay Marriage Isn't What We Should Be Focused On (The Washington Post) 05/24/08
  • Poll: 54 percent back Calif. marriage amendment (The Associated Press) 05/23/08
  • The Duty of the Courts (Letters, The Washington Post) 05/23/08
  • Fenty won’t release secret memo on marriage
    Calif. ruling raises prospect of D.C. couples demanding recognition of unions     (The Washington Blade) 05/23/08
  • Amendment jeopardizes landmark Calif. ruling
    Activists bracing for $20 million fight after court legalizes gay marriage     (The Washington Blade) 05/23/08
  • Equal Protection Victory (Metro Weekly) 05/22/08
  • A Useful Nudge in California (Harold Meyerson, The Washington Post) 05/21/08
  • Meddling in Gay Marriage
    California's Supreme Court intrudes into a social issue that the state's political process was handling well.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 05/20/08
  • Gay Calif. couples savor court's marriage ruling (The Washington Blade) 05/19/08
  • Two Roads to Gay Marriage
    Did California Do the Right Thing in the Wrong Way?     (E.J. Dionne Jr., The Washington Post) 05/19/08
  • Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Makes Waves
    Opponents Work to Thwart Justices     (The Washington Post) 05/18/08
  • Prof. Art Leonard on the California Marriage Case (Leonard Link) 05/17/08
  • Same-sex marriage ruling also victory for SF mayor (The Associated Press) 05/17/08
  • Mexico transgender couple ties the knot, pushes law (Reuters) 05/17/08
  • Calif. measure will test public opinion on gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/16/08
  • California's top court legalizes gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/16/08
  • D.C. Council expands DP law
    39 new provisions bring city’s gay couples ‘close’ to marriage     (The Washington Blade) 05/16/08
  • Calif. Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/15/08
  • California's top court to rule on gay marriage (The Associated Press) 05/15/08
  • Mich. high court says gay partners can't get health benefits (The Associated Press) 05/07/08
  • Methodists attend gay union ceremony near church convention (The Associated Press) 05/02/08
  • What happened to marriage in Maryland? (The Washington Blade) 04/18/08
  • Some gay couples are having trouble obtaining divorces (The Associated Press) 04/15/08
  • Schwarzenegger: No to Marriage Amendment (The Associated Press) 04/12/08
  • Gay Rights Bills Move Ahead in MD Legislature (The Washington Post) 04/05/08
  • Out in the Open Taking on domestic violence in the gay community (Metro Weekly) 04/03/08
  • EU Court Rules on Gay Marriage Rights (The Associated Press) 04/01/08
  • Domestic Partners in Ariz. Win Benefits (The Associated Press) 04/01/08
  • Gay Couple Loses Benefits With Move (The Associated Press) 03/31/08
  • Gay Palestinian gets OK to live with Israeli lover (Reuters) 03/25/08
  • Tax benefits for unwed couples approved by Md. Senate
    Senate has already voted to expand medical decision-making powers to partners     (The Washington Blade) 03/21/08
  • Kern stands by her anti-gay remarks, cites faith
    Oklahoma lawmaker a no-show at PFLAG rally     (The Washington Blade) 03/21/08
  • Ariz. lawmakers revisiting constitutional amendment
    Similar measure banning gay marriage failed in 2006     (The Washington Blade) 03/21/08
  • MD: Medical Decision Bill Advances
    Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Union Initiatives Said to Lack Sufficient Votes to Pass     (The Washington Post) 03/15/08
  • Norway Proposes Gay Marriage Measure (The Associated Press) 03/14/08
  • ‘Marriage is not happening’ in Md. this year (The Washington Blade) 03/14/08
  • Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Reelected After Tough Campaign (The Washington Post) 03/10/08
  • Md. lawmakers urged to avoid civil union ‘disaster’
    Activists say marriage alternative pains soldiers, children     (The Washington Blade) 03/07/08
  • Washington church honors gay unions
    Pastor says it’s a ‘step in the right direction’     (The Washington Blade) 03/07/08
  • Md. Senator at a Loss for Words Over Same-Sex Marriage Bill (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 03/06/08
  • Gay Marriage Returns to Calif. Court (The Associated Press) 03/04/08
  • Let's Leave 'Marriage' at the Altar (Nancy Polikoff, The Washington Post) 02/24/08
  • Tax Savings for Domestic Partners (Kiplinger.com) 02/22/08
  • New Jersey civil union law fails to protect (Reuters) 02/19/08
  • Report Finds Problems With NJ Gay Unions (The Associated Press) 02/16/08
  • Church Criticized Over Gay Services Plan (The Washington Post) 02/15/08
  • MD: Two Sides Testify on Same-Sex Marriage (The Washington Post) 02/15/08
  • Ariz. Leaders Mull Gay Marriage Ban Anew (The Associated Press) 02/11/08
  • Bill Would End Civil Marriage, Create Domestic Partnerships (The Washington Post) 02/05/08
  • Domestic Partnerships Allowed in Oregon (The Associated Press) 02/01/08
  • Same-Sex Couples Just as Committed as Heterosexual Counterparts (HealthDay News) 01/22/08
  • Md: Marriage Buildup
    As a landmark marriage bill approaches in Maryland, the political gears rev up, while the loss of a key ally stuns     (Metro Weekly) 01/17/08
  • Vt. Gay Marriage Debate Tamer This Time (The Associated Press) 01/13/08
  • MD: Domestic Partnership Definition Is Criticized (The Washington Post) 01/11/08
  • MD: Bills Pursued to Gain Rights Piece by Piece (The Washington Post) 01/06/08
  • Same-Sex Divorce Challenges the Legal System
    Most States Lack Law, Precedent To Settle Issues     (The Washington Post) 01/02/08

    • 2007

  • New Year Brings New Unions in NH (The Associated Press) 12/31/07
  • Local gay couples earn less than married counterparts
    New statistics ‘defy stereotypes’ about same-sex partners     (The Washington Blade) 12/21/07
  • Uruguay OKs gay unions in Latin American first (Reuters) 12/18/07
  • Hungary legalizes same-sex civil partnerships (Reuters) 12/18/07
  • Activists embrace incremental progress on marriage
    Many fear congressional intervention, seek DP expansion     (The Washington Blade) 12/14/07
  • Obscure Regulation Is the Next Act in Same-Sex Marriage Drama (The Washington Post) 12/09/07
  • Court: Gay Couple Can't Divorce in RI (The Associated Press) 12/07/07
  • Williams Institute releases DC Census Snapshot 12/05/07
  • Ex-Ambassador Criticizes Rice
    Envoy Unhappy With State Department's Treatment of Gays     (The Washington Post) 12/05/07
  • Marriage returns to the spotlight at D.C. forum
    Some members of new activist group say city moving too slowly on issue     (The Washington Blade) 11/30/07
  • Same-Sex Marriage Good for the Economy? (The Washington Post) 11/29/07
  • Hard Lessons: Simon Nkoli and the Gay Rights Fight in South Africa (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 11/08/07
  • Fred Thompson Quizzed on Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 10/29/07
  • MD: A Call for Unity on Same-Sex Unions (The Washington Post) 10/28/07
  • Marylanders Lean Left on Gay Marriage, Death Penalty (The Washington Post) 10/26/07
  • Gay Groups Reach Out to Straight Allies (The Associated Press) 10/13/07
  • Schwarzenegger Vetoes Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 10/12/07
  • Baker defends Rosendall and GLAA on marriage effort (scroll down to 2nd letter) (The Washington Blade) 10/12/07 10/12/07
  • `Dear Abby' Says She's for Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 10/10/07
  • A Bipartisan Marriage Fight (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 09/27/07
  • With O'Malley, Flip-Flops and Twisting Tongues (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 09/27/07
  • Maryland's Ban on Same-Sex Marriage (Bob Dardano, letter, The Washington Post) 09/27/07
  • Same-Sex Marriage Battle Quickly Moves to Next Arena: The Assembly (The Washington Post) 09/23/07
  • Protecting Maryland's Diverse Families (Nancy D. Polikoff, The Washington Post) 09/23/07
  • A Defeat for Gay Marriage
    Maryland's legislature should take up the challenge in a Court of Appeals decision.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 09/22/07
  • Md. Senate President Won't Back Gay Unions
    Advocates Vow to Fight For Marriage Equality     (The Washington Post) 09/20/07
  • Marriage Blow to Maryland Activists disappointed, not discouraged, by Court of Appeals decision (Metro Weekly) 09/20/07
  • Prof. William N. Eskridge on MD Supreme Court ruling (The Washington Post Online) 09/19/07
  • Md. Ban On Gay Marriage Is Upheld
    Law Does Not Deny Basic Rights, Is Not Biased, Court Rules     (The Washington Post) 09/19/07
  • Romney Targets Gay Marriage in New Ad (The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • Plaintiffs Face Aftermath of Md. Court Decision (The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • Maryland's Gay Marriage Ruling: Can You Spell Confused? (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 09/18/07
  • For Gay Couples, Bonding in New England
    Region Offers Welcoming Sites For Civil Unions     (The Washington Post) 09/16/07
  • Rules to Follow For Tying the Knot (The Washington Post) 09/16/07
  • For a Day, Gay Marriage Is Legal in Iowa (The Associated Press) 09/01/07
  • Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches (The Washington Post) 08/19/07
  • Democratic Candidates Address Gay Rights Issues
    First-Ever Televised Presidential Forum Underlines Increasing Importance of Community in Elections     (The Washington Post) 08/10/07
  • Ohio ruling narrows marriage amendment (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 08/02/07
  • Heedless youth, ours to guard (Rosendall, Family Pride Week Guide, Bay Windows) 07/26/07
  • N.M. Gays Can Marry in Massachusetts (The Associated Press) 07/26/07
  • Domestic Violence Law Upheld Under Ban (The Associated Press) 07/25/07
  • Senate OKs Judge Who Attended Gay Union (The Associated Press) 07/09/07
  • Mass. Bar Sued for Gay Marriage Question (The Associated Press) 07/06/07
  • The Sky Isn't Falling
    Experience may be trumping hysteria over gay marriage.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 07/05/07
  • Shadow Boxing
    The White House and Congress use the District budget to score political points on domestic partnerships.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 06/30/07
  • Civil Union Laws Don't Ensure Benefits
    Same-Sex N.J. Couples Find That Employers Can Get Around New Rules     (The Washington Post) 06/30/07
  • June Wedding Jangle (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 06/28/07
  • Gay issues in D.C. budget bill trigger veto threat (The Washington Blade Online) 06/27/07
  • Bush Issues Veto Threat for D.C. Appropriations Bill Over Domestic Partner Registry (Human Rights Campaign) 06/27/07
  • Gay adoption: A new take on the American family (CNN) 06/25/07
  • Gay-Rights Groups Buoyed by Recent Gains (The Associated Press) 06/18/07
  • Colombia to Recognize Gay Unions With Extension of Health, Other Benefits (The Washington Post) 06/16/07
  • Next Battle Ready for Mass. Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 06/15/07
  • No Gay Marriage Ballot Item for Mass. (The Associated Press) 06/14/07
  • Massachusetts Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment Defeated 45-151 (Bay Windows) 06/14/07
  • Before He Can Marry (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 06/14/07
  • Mass. Gay Marriage Faces Test This Week (The Associated Press) 06/12/07
  • Calif. Assembly OKs Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 06/05/07
  • Capital Pride Festival:
    Same-Sex Marriage Takes the Spotlight in Forum     (The Washington Post) 06/05/07
  • Marriage, Loving and The Law
    A Supreme Court Ruling Resonates 40 Years Later     (The Washington Post) 06/03/07
  • Both Sides Gird for Forthcoming Same-Sex Marriage Ruling (The Washington Post) 06/03/07
  • Calif. Gay Inmates Get Conjugal Visits (The Associated Press) 06/02/07
  • Activists consider gay marriage push for D.C.
    Some favor move while Dems control Congress; others fear backfire     (The Washington Blade) 06/01/07
  • N.H. Governor Signs Civil Unions Law (The Associated Press) 05/31/07
  • NY Couples Celebrate Gay Marriage Ruling (The Associated Press) 05/17/07
  • 170 New Yorkers' Gay Marriages Upheld (The Associated Press) 05/16/07
  • Conn. High Court Mulls Gay Marriage Case (The Associated Press) 05/15/07
  • Italians Rally Against Marriage Bill (The Associated Press) 05/12/07
  • Brownback Won't Block Vote on Judge (The Associated Press) 05/10/07
  • Oregon Gov. Signs Domestic Partner Bill (The Associated Press) 05/09/07
  • Italian Bishop Threatened With Bullet (The Associated Press) 04/29/07
  • N.Y. Governor Unveils Gay Marriage Bill (The Associated Press) 04/27/04
  • Gay N.H. Bishop to Make Union Official (The Associated Press) 04/27/07
  • N.H. Lawmakers Approve Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 04/26/07
  • N.H. Is Set To Approve Same-Sex Civil Unions (The Washington Post) 04/26/07
  • Wash. Gov. Signs Domestic Partner Bill (The Associated Press) 04/21/07
  • Gay Gains
    New Hampshire is poised to join the growing list of states allowing civil unions.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 04/21/07
  • McGreevey's Wife Seeks Primary Custody (The Associated Press) 04/20/07
  • N.H. Governor Says He'll OK Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 04/19/07
  • Gay Rights Bills Pass Oregon House (The Associated Press) 04/18/07
  • Madison Mayor Leads Gay Marriage Ban Protest (The Associated Press) 04/17/07
  • Gay-marriage split would hurt church: top Anglican (Reuters) 04/16/07
  • Anglican Meeting Set on Gay Issue (The Associated Press) 04/16/07
  • gay diplomats:
    At State, a Friendlier Workplace     (The Washington Post) 04/16/07
  • Partnership Bill Passes in Wash. State (The Associated Press) 04/11/07
  • Lesbian Couple in Wyo. Denied Communion (The Associated Press) 04/05/07
  • Gay civil union debate flares in New Hampshire (Reuters) 04/05/07
  • Screening for Staff
    Gay immigration doc focuses on congressional audience     (Metro Weekly) 04/05/07
  • Dodd Asks: What if Your Child Were Gay?
    (The Associated Press) 04/04/07
  • Gay Marriages Blocked by Romney Recorded (The Associated Press) 04/03/07
  • Tackling Tomorrow's Taxes
    New law allows joint filing for D.C. domestic partners in 2008     (Metro Weekly) 03/29/07
  • Lesbian Asks Court to Ban Gay Adoptions
    (The Associated Press) 03/25/07
  • S.C. Bans Gay Marriage
    (The Associated Press) 03/22/07
  • PEPCO adopts equal benefits for domestic partners
    Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliances praises Mid-Atlantic power company     (Metro Weekly) 03/22/07
  • The Problem, in A Fundamental Nutshell: 'Is Your Baby Gay?' (The Washington Post) 03/18/07
  • D.C. Marriage 101 (Rosendall, Metro Weekly) 03/15/07
  • French High Court Rejects Gay Marriage
    (The Associated Press) 03/13/07
  • Fenty backs off campaign promise on marriage memo
    R.I. opinion renews interest in whether D.C. will recognize Massachusetts unions     (The Washington Blade) 03/02/07
  • Hawaii Civil Unions Plan Goes Nowhere (The Associated Press) 02/28/07
  • Ga. Supreme Court Won't Hear Same-Sex Adoption Case (The Washington Post) 02/27/07
  • For Gays in China, 'Fake Marriage' Eases Pressure (The Washington Post) 02/23/07
  • N.J. Gay Couples Unite in Civil Unions (The Associated Press) 02/22/07
  • R.I. May Recognize Gay Unions From Mass. (The Associated Press) 02/21/07
  • New Jersey gays make midnight dash for civil unions (Reuters) 02/19/07
  • N.J. Civil Unions to Take Effect Monday (The Associated Press) 02/18/07
  • N.J. to Honor Out-Of-State Gay Marriages (The Associated Press) 02/16/07
  • Madison Leaders Protest Gay Marriage Ban (The Associated Press) 01/17/07
  • Case Tests Handling of Gay Relationships (The Associated Press) 01/14/07
  • Italian gays protest Pope's stance on marriage (Reuters) 01/13/07
  • NYC Judge: Gay Marriage Void, Split OK (The Associated Press) 01/08/07
  • Without fanfare, Council approves tax filing bill
    D.C. gay couples now have ‘civil unions in all but name’     (The Washington Blade) 01/05/07
  • From D.C., with Love
    Bi-national gay couple tackles borders and barriers to stay together     (Metro Weekly) 01/04/07

    • 2006

  • Mass. Court Won't Force Marriage Vote (The Associated Press) 12/28/06
  • Despite Laws, Gay Wedding Industry Booms (The Associated Press) 12/25/06
  • Mary With Children (William Saletan, The Washington Post) 12/24/06
  • N.J. Gov. to Make Gay Unions Official (The Associated Press) 12/21/06
  • Calif. High Court Reviewing Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 12/20/06
  • N.J. Legislature Votes to Allow Same-Sex Unions (The Washington Post) 12/15/06
  • Mass. Gay Marriage Critics Sue Lawmakers (The Associated Press) 12/13/06
  • Nigeria considers criminalizing any form of association among gays (The Associated Press) 12/11/06
  • Mitt Romney’s 1994 letter to gay Republicans (Bay Windows) 12/09/06
  • Mitt Romney’s Secret Gay History (Bay Windows) 12/07/06
  • Canadian Prime Minister Loses Bid to Revisit Gay Marriage Law (The Washington Post) 12/08/06
  • It's a Cheney!
    Reality Is a Blessed Event     (Ruth Marcus, The Washington Post) 12/08/06
  • Court Urged to Toss Out Gay-Marriage Ban
    State Argues No Fundamental Right Exists, Judiciary Should Defer to Legislature     (The Washington Post) 12/05/06 (Note: this article is misleading. No such bill is pending in the D.C. Council.)
  • As Md. Court Weighs Same-Sex Marriage, Plaintiffs Hear Echoes of Previous Fight (The Washington Post) 12/04/06
  • Same-Sex Marriage Law Takes Effect in S. Africa (The Associated Press) 12/01/06
  • Va. court sends custody battle to Vermont
    Ruling a victory for lesbian seeking visitation with daughter     (The Washington Blade) 12/01/06
  • Mass. Gay-Marriage Case on to Full Court (The Associated Press) 11/30/06
  • N.J. Bill: Rights for Gays, Siblings (The Associated Press) 11/28/06
  • Romney Seeks to Force Marriage Issue (The Associated Press) 11/24/06
  • A Watershed for Gay Families (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 11/23/06
  • A Real Threat to Marriage (Letter to the Editor, The Washington Post) 11/22/06
  • Israel Orders Gay Marriage Recognition (The Associated Press) 11/21/06
  • Romney Wants Gay-Marriage Ban on Mass. Ballot
    Governor to Ask Court to Place Amendment Before Voters if Legislators Don't Decide the Issue     (The Associated Press) 11/20/06
  • New Tactic In Fighting Marriage Initiatives
    Opponents Cite Effects On Straight Couples     (The Washington Post) 11/20/06
  • S. African Gays Often Face Harsh Reality (The Associated Press) 11/19/06
  • Mexico Conservatives Weigh Gay Challenge (The Associated Press) 11/17/06
  • The 'Let the People Vote' Fallacy (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 11/16/06
  • Church Won't Punish Minister For Gay Wedding (The Washington Post) 11/16/06
  • Home-Grown Victories
    Maryland makes its own gay history on Election Day, readies for renewed marriage fight     (Metro Weekly) 11/16/06
  • 3 Christian Groups Move To Condemn Gay Sex (The Washington Post) 11/15/06
  • Africans cheer, condemn S.Africa gay marriage bill (Reuters) 11/15/06
  • Gay Marriage Endorsed in S. Africa
    Lawmakers Pass Measure in First For the Continent     (The Associated Press) 11/15/06
  • Half full or half empty?
    Top 10 things to consider when trying to make sense of the N.J. marriage ruling.     (Paul Varnell, The Washington Blade) 11/10/06
  • Gay Marriage Vote Put Off in Mass. (The Associated Press) 11/10/06
  • South African Panel OKs Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 11/09/06
  • Gay Marriage Ban Rejected in Arizona (The Associated Press) 11/08/06
  • Gay marriage loses at polls, stem cell may win (Reuters) 11/08/06
  • New Poll: Half in N.J. Back Gay Unions (The Associated Press) 11/06/06
  • Please Say 'I Don't' (Dahlia Lithwick, The Washington Post) 11/05/06
  • Voters to Decide on Gay Unions
    Proposal's Opponents Warn of Problems     (The Washington Post) 11/02/06
  • Va. Marriage Debate A Hotbed of Irony (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 10/31/06
  • Bush Hits Hard at Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 10/30/06
  • Va. Catholics Pushed to Support Same-Sex Marriage Ban (The Washington Post) 10/30/06
  • Gay Couples' Adopted Kids May Be Baptized, Catholic Draft Says (Religion News Service) 10/29/06
  • A Dangerous Amendment
    Virginia's constitutional proposal to ban same-sex unions is a loser, but other ballot questions make sense.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 10/27/06
  • Religious Conservatives Cheer Ruling on Gays as Wake-Up Call (The Washington Post) 10/27/06
  • N.J. Ruling Could Yield Backlash at Nov. Polls (The Washington Post) 10/27/06
  • New Jersey's Step Forward
    A court's order on same-sex partnerships leaves plenty of room for democratic decisions.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 10/26/06
  • New Jersey Supreme Court ruling in Lewis v. Harris 10/25/06
  • N.J. Court Opens Door to Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 10/25/06
  • A Fight on Many Fronts
    Gay and lesbian groups fight back against a new wave of constitutional amendments     (Metro Weekly) 10/19/06
  • 53% of Voters Say They Back Va. Same-Sex Marriage Ban
    Only Area Against Measure Is N.Va., According to Poll     (The Washington Post) 10/17/06
  • Gay Marriage Foes Rally in Boston (The Associated Press) 10/15/06
  • In Virginia, a Rare Opportunity . . .
    Gay Marriage Amendment Offers Moderate Republicans a Chance to Challenge Extremists     (Ray Warren, The Washington Post) 10/15/06
  • Rhode Island lesbians wed in Mass. (The Associated Press) 10/08/06
  • 'Family Values' for All of Us (E.J. Dionne Jr., The Washington Post) 10/07/06
  • Gay-Marriage Ban Upheld By Calif. Court (The Associated Press) 10/06/06
  • Gay Marriage Advocates Vow to Appeal (The Associated Press) 10/06/06
  • Va. Ban's Reach Is At Center Of Fight
    Same-Sex Marriage On November Ballot     (The Washington Post) 10/02/06
  • Wisconsin a Gay Marriage Battleground (The Associated Press) 09/30/06
  • Some State Campaigns on Gay Marriage (The Associated Press) 09/30/06
  • Fenty faces decisions on gay staffers
    Future uncertain for Williams’ appointees; marriage memo still in limbo     (The Washington Blade) 09/29/06
  • Senators Seek Domestic-Partner Benefits for Federal Workers (The Washington Post) 09/29/06
  • A Bad Amendment
    Even if you oppose gay marriage, Virginia's ban would go too far.     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 09/17/06
  • Thousands in South Africa protest gay marriage bill (Reuters) 09/16/06
  • Kaine Says He Will Campaign Against Same-Sex Marriage Ban (The Washington Post) 09/15/06
  • Tyron Garner of Lawrence v. Texas dies (The Associated Press) 09/14/06
  • No Deal at Episcopal Meeting (The Associated Press) 09/13/06
  • Church Trial in Presbyterian Gay Case (The Associated Press) 09/13/06
  • Hands Off Constitutions
    This Isn't the Way to Ban Same-Sex Marriage     (Wilkinson, The Washington Post) 09/05/06
  • Feeling Unwelcome, Some Gays Vacate Virginia
    November Ballot Ban Helps Fuel Migration
    (The Washington Post) 08/07/06
  • Conn. Court Lays Off Gay-Marriage Fray (The Associated Press) 08/07/06
  • For Gays, New Math
    Rethinking tactics after a series of setbacks nationwide     (U.S. News & World Report) 08/06/06
  • Vt. Weighs in on Lesbian Custody Fight (The Associated Press) 08/04/06
  • D.C. woman abandons effort to ban gay marriage
    Filing was second ballot initiative withdrawn since 2004     (The Washington Blade) 08/04/06
  • Marriage Proposal
    Amendment Re-filed in D.C.     (Metro Weekly) 08/03/06
  • A manifesto for everything and nothing (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 08/03/06
  • Virginia Gay Marriage Amendment:
    As Vote Nears, Opponents Attack Ban's Wording     (The Washington Post) 07/31/06
  • Gay Marriage Case Began With Unusual Call (The Associated Press) 07/29/06
  • Gay-Marriage Supporters Launch Ad Campaign (The Associated Press) 07/25/06
  • GOP Seeks Replay With Gay Marriage Vote (The Associated Press) 07/17/06
  • Massachusetts Court Clears Way to Ban Same-Sex Marriage (The Associated Press) 07/11/06
  • To Have and to Hold Wrongly (Richard Cohen, The Washington Post) 07/11/06
  • 'Gettysburg' for Gay Marriage? The decision by a New York court changes little (The Washington Post) 07/09/06
  • Who’s better than you, Congressman?
    No one is better suited than Jim Kolbe to address the plight of gay bi-national couples, and doing so would help right an old wrong at the same time.     (Editorial, The Washington Blade) 07/07/06
  • Turn out the lights on Pepco
    With so many gay customers and workers, Washington Gas and Pepco shouldn’t be holdouts on D.P. benefits.     (Rosenstein, The Washington Blade) 07/07/06
  • Same-Sex Marriage Ruled Out in New York, Georgia (The Washington Post) 07/07/06
  • Virginia: Same-Sex Marriage Debate Drives Intense Fundraising Efforts (The Washington Post) 07/03/06
  • Majority of Large Firms Offer Employees Domestic Partner Benefits (The Washington Post) 06/30/06
  • Arkansas Court Backs Gay Foster Parents (The Associated Press) 06/29/06
  • Court hears gay marriage challenge (Reuters) 06/26/06
  • Muslim Gays Seek Lesbians For Wives
    Social Pressures Push Some Into Sexless Marriage     (Religion News Service) 06/24/06
  • Metro Board Member Fired for Comment on Gays (The Washington Post) 06/16/06
  • D.C. liquor board eases relocation of gay clubs displaced by stadium
    Attorney says bars still face limitations     (The Washington Blade) 06/15/06
  • Cropp now backs gay marriage
    D.C. Council chair wins endorsement of local gay Democratic group     (The Washington Blade) 06/15/06
  • A glimpse of what we’re fighting for (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 06/15/06
  • Stein Dems Back Cropp (Metro Weekly) 06/15/06
  • Cropp now backs gay marriage
    D.C. Council chair wins endorsement of local gay Democratic group     (The Washington Blade) 06/15/06
  • A glimpse of what we’re fighting for (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 06/15/06
  • Festival-Goers Aim To Fight Virginia's Marriage Measure Day-Long Downtown Street Fair to Cap Week of Celebrating All Things Gay (The Washington Post) 06/11/06
  • Gay Marriage Amendment Fails in U.S. Senate (The Washington Post) 06/07/06
  • Distracter in Chief
    Spinning Phony Crises to Avoid Real Ones     (Eugene Robinson, The Washington Post) 06/06/06
  • Base Assumptions
    Why Should the Faithful Believe Bush Now?     (E.J. Dionne Jr., The Washington Post) 06/06/06
  • Debate Begins On Gay Marriage
    President Backs Proposal Affirming Traditional Union     (The Washington Post) 06/06/06
  • Senate Debate on Gay Marriage to Continue (The Associated Press) 06/06/06
  • Bush Re-Enters Gay Marriage Fight
    Two Speeches Set Pressing Senate To Vote for a Ban     (The Washington Post) 06/03/06
  • The Federal Marriage Amendment: Unnecessary, Anti-Federalist, and Anti-Democratic (Dale Carpenter, Cato Institute) 06/01/06
  • Gay Marriage Amendment: Case Closed (Jonathan Rauch, National Journal) 05/27/06
  • Maryland Moment: October Surprise (Blog, The Washington Post) 05/24/06
  • Running Against Gays
    As an election approaches, can a vote to ban same-sex marriage be far behind?     (Editorial, The Washington Post) 05/24/06
  • Love and the border crossing (Rosendall, Bay Windows) 05/18/06
  • Justices Shy Away From Gay Parent's Case (The Associated Press) 05/15/06
  • Danforth Says Gay Marriage Ban Silly Idea (The Washington Post) 05/01/06
  • Johns supports same-sex marriage
    Ex-Verizon executive is 2nd mayoral candidate to back gay unions     (The Washington Blade) 04/28/06
  • Minn. Gay Marriage Ban Could Prompt Exodus (The Washington Post) 04/27/06
  • Gearing Up To Wage War Over Marriage
    Voters to Decide Fate Of Same-Sex Unions     (The Washington Post) 04/27/06
  • Family Ties
    Family Pride Coalition's Jennifer Chrisler on the fight for gay and lesbian families     (Metro Weekly) 04/13/06
  • Kaine Urges Voters to Reject Amendment (The Washington Post) 04/11/06
  • Couples win expanded D.P. rights
    New benefits for gay, straight D.C. couples fall far short of marriage     (The Washington Blade) 04/07/06
  • Gay Marriage Advocates Battle in Courts (The Washington Post) 04/03/06
  • Mass. Court Sets Limit On Same-Sex Marriage Law (The Washington Post) 03/31/06
  • Gay Marriage Among Looming Ballot Issues (The Washington Post) 03/30/06
  • Adoption Institute Supports Gay Parents (The Washington Post) 03/24/06
  • Gay Couples Challenge Conn. Marriage Laws (The Washington Post) 03/21/06
  • Why Courts Are Adopting Gay Parenting (Dahlia Lithwick, The Washington Post) 03/12/06
  • Church's stand on gays strained by 'marriage'
    (The Washington Times) 02/11/06
  • Bid in Md. House to Save Gay Marriage Ban Fails
    Measure Unlikely to Reach Nov. Ballot     (The Washington Post) 02/04/06
  • Gay Marriage Ban Fails in Md.
    GOP Sponsor Vows to Revive Measure With Parliamentary Ploys     (The Washington Post) 02/03/06
  • Gay Marriage Amendment Seen Eroding Current Rights
    Professor Says Md. Bill Could Outlaw Divorce     (The Washington Post) 02/01/06
  • Gay Marriage Politics (Editorial, The Washington Post) 01/29/06
  • Gay Unions Fracture Md.'s Black Caucus
    Civil Rights Pull as Strong as Church's     (The Washington Post) 01/28/06
  • Va. Senate Passes Gay Marriage Ban (The Washington Post) 01/25/06
  • Black Gays Ask Clergy For Tolerance (The Washington Post) 01/22/06
  • Judge Strikes Down Md. Ban on Gay Marriage
    Ruling Is Stayed as Constitutional Fight Ignites     (The Washington Post) 01/21/06
  • District Weighing Boosts in Gay Rights
    Bills Reflect Wariness Of Congressional Veto
    (The Washington Post) 01/02/06

    • 2005

  • D.C. partners bill fuels ‘marriage lite’ debate (The Washington Blade) 12/23/05
  • Live chat with author of Post article on exiled Virginia lesbian couple (washingtonpost.com) 12/19/05
  • Paradise Lost
    After years of hiding their love, Barbara Kenny and Tibby Middleton found a place where they felt comfortable being a couple -- until Virginia's lawmakers chased them across the Potomac     (The Washington Post) 12/18/05
  • Mayor, Council expected to OK widened D.P. bill
    Council rejects ‘opt out’ clause, includes straights, relatives     (The Washington Blade) 12/16/05
  • GLAA replies to Crain's attack on Domestic Partners bill (Metro Weekly) 12/15/05
  • D.C. Council OKs sweeping partners bill
    Gay couples, others would gain new rights, obligations     (The Washington Blade) 12/09/05
  • Crain attacks D.C. Council, GLAA over DP bill (The Washington Blade) 12/09/05
  • 3 D.C. Hopefuls Back Civil Unions
    Candidates Cropp, Orange Oppose Same-Sex Marriage     (The Washington Post) 12/06/05
  • Fenty alone in backing gay marriage
    Cropp, other mayoral hopefuls support civil unions     (The Washington Blade) 11/25/05
  • Schwarzenegger Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill (The Washington Post) 09/30/05
  • Mich. Judge: Gay Couples Can Get Benefits (The Washington Post) 09/28/05
  • California's Solons Lead (Editorial, The Washington Post) 09/13/05
  • California Legislature Approves Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 09/06/05
  • Marriage Fund for Poor Proposed
    Brownback's Plan in Budget Bill Would Offer Up to $9,000 to District Couples     (The Washington Post) 07/22/05
  • After Arson, an Outpouring of Comfort
    'Real Fabric' of Va. Community Emerges to Aid Church Reeling From Anti-Gay Attack     (The Washington Post) 07/16/05
  • Mayor opposes bill to make gay affairs office permanent D.C. Council considers series of pro-gay measures (The Washington Blade) 07/15/05
  • Gay rights group: Bill condescending
    Proposed Cabinet-level office would represent gay community     (Washington Examiner) 07/11/05
  • A Look at Gay Marriage Around the World (The Washington Post) 06/30/05
  • Spanish Parliament Legalizes Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 06/30/05
  • Terry McMillan's Epilogue to 'Groove' Affair
    Author Files for Divorce, Claiming Husband Is Gay     (The Washington Post) 06/29/05
  • Same-Sex Marriage Advances In Canada
    House of Commons Approves Measure     (The Washington Post) 06/29/05
  • Psychiatrists Back Gay Marriage (The Washington Post) 05/23/05
  • Gay Marriage Overreaction (Editorial, The Washington Post) 05/14/05
  • Unexpected Expense
    Employees Must Pay Tax on Benefits for Domestic Partners     (The Washington Post) 05/05/05
  • Gays in D.C. May Not File Jointly
    Ruling on Taxes Could Face Legal Challenge     (The Washington Post) 05/04/05
  • OCFO Releases Tax Ruling on Question of Married, Same-Sex Couple Income Tax Filing Eligibility Under DC Law 05/03/05
  • Gays should pray that filibuster flops (Editorial, Washington Examiner) 04/29/05
  • Mayor fears mishandling gay marriage issue
    Williams meets with Brownback after tax filing flap     (The Washington Blade) 04/29/05
  • Let the District Decide (Editorial, The Washington Post) 04/25/05
  • Toward Equality (Editorial, The Washington Post) 04/25/05
  • Married gays can file joint D.C. tax returns
    Statement by attorney general surprises gay activists     (The Washington Blade) 04/22/05
  • District Warned On Gay Marriage
    Williams Fears Congressional Ire Will Affect Budget     (The Washington Post) 04/21/05
  • Married D.C. Gay Couples Can File Taxes Jointly
    Returns Could Be Rejected, but Ruling Pressures Mayor to Decide Whether City Will Recognize Unions     (The Washington Post) 04/20/05
  • What Has Floppy Ears And a Subversive Tale? (The Washington Post) 03/06/05
  • For Redder, for Bluer (Colbert I. King, The Washington Post) 02/19/05
  • Virginia senate committee defeats gay adoption ban (Richmond Times-Dispatch) 02/17/05
  • Address by Canadian Prime Minister on Civil Marriage Act 02/16/05
  • When Sexuality Undercuts A Family's Ties (Marc Fisher, The Washington Post) 02/13/05
  • For Gay Couples, Anniversary Party
    Unions' Legality Still Hotly Debated     (The Washington Post) 02/13/05
  • Marriage in the March of Time (Colbert I. King, The Washington Post) 02/12/05
  • Fenty: A pledge to fight divisive referendum (The Washington Blade) 02/11/05
  • D.C. bill would expand rights for gay couples (The Washington Blade) 02/04/05
  • Fatherhood by a New Formula (The Washington Post) 01/18/05
  • Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Florida gay-adoption ban (The Washington Post) 01/11/05
  • A Test for Tolerance (Colbert I. King, The Washington Post) 01/01/05

    • 2004

  • MLK’s wife, daughter at odds on gay rights (The Washington Blade) 12/17/04
  • Ministers: D.C. likely to approve marriage ban
    MCC pastor to lead panel opposing ballot initiative     (The Washington Blade) 11/26/04
  • Washington Post runs racially-targeted antigay insert (Raw Story) 11/20/04
  • D.C. gay marriage ban petition withdrawn (The Washington Blade) 11/19/04
  • Until Courts Do Us Part (Editorial, The Washington Post) 08/16/04
  • "'Fix It, Brother'" (Colbert I. King, The Washington Post) 05/22/04 href="http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html">Adobe Acrobat Reader)
  • Gay Marriage Editorials, The Washington Post
  • What's the Problem? (Editorial, The Washington Post) 03/20/04
  • Rosendall: Bush's Backfire (Salon.com) 03/02/04
  • Just Married, After 51 Years Together
    Activist Gay Couple Accepts Leading Role     (The Washington Post) 02/29/04
  • Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court: Full Marriage Equality (Lambda Legal news release) 02/04/04

    • 2003

  • Rep. John Lewis: "At a crossroads on gay unions" 10/25/03
  • Website launched to oppose Federal Marriage Amendment 07/16/03
  • D.C. health care ‘decisions’ bill becomes law (The Washington Blade) 07/04/03
  • Thinking of Getting Married in Canada?
    Joint Advisory From Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, National Center for Lesbian Rights, ACLU Lesbian & Gay Rights Project, and Freedom to Marry     06/13/03

    • 2002

  • District Registers Domestic Partners
    Congress Blocked Law for 10 Years     (The Washington Post) 07/09/02

    • 2001

  • D.C. Budget Passes House-Senate Conference (The Washington Post) 12/05/01
  • Senate Approves D.C. Funding Of Domestic-Partners Law (The Washington Post) 11/08/01

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