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Tag Archives: DOMA
Ohio Gay Soldier and Husband Sue for Equal Spousal Rights
From Equality Ohio: Columbus, OH — Steve Snyder-Hill, a Columbus native and Captain in the United States Army Reserve, and his husband, Joshua Snyder-Hill, are suing the federal government for equal spousal benefits. Steve and Joshua were married in Washington, … Continue reading
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Tagged discrimination, DOMA, gay marriage, Military, Ohio
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Boehner says no to DOMA vote
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) told the Washington Blade that he is not willing to bring the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to a vote in Congress. After Wednesday’s landmark hearing, he explained, ”Congress has acted on … Continue reading
First Congressional hearings on DOMA get underway
The first-ever hearing on the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) were held on Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The hearing comes just one day after President Obama announced his support for repealing the law, which bans federal recognition … Continue reading
President Obama wants DOMA repealed
Just one day before a hearings begin in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), it was made public that President Obama supports the move. In a press briefing, a reporter … Continue reading
Witness list for Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on DOMA announced
The official website for the Senate Judiciary Committee has published a list of witnesses who will be called during the July 20 hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Witnesses include Thomas Minnery of Focus On The Family, Joe … Continue reading
First Senate hearing on DOMA scheduled for July 20
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy has announced that the fist Senate hearing on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will begin on Wednesday, July 20. An update on the committee website states: OFFICIAL HEARING NOTICE / WITNESS LIST: July … Continue reading
Senate Judiciary Committee to hold hearing on DOMA repeal
WASHINGTON (Thursday, July 7, 2011) – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Thursday announced that, in the coming weeks, the Committee will hold the first congressional hearing on proposals to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Earlier this year, … Continue reading
Justice Dept. asks federal appeals court to find DOMA unconstitutional
On Friday, July 1, the Department of Justice filed a 31-page document with the U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco asking the court to find the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. The document was filed in the case of Karen … Continue reading
Federal bankruptcy court finds DOMA unconstitutional
A federal bankruptcy court in Los Angeles ruled on Monday that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. Gene Balas and Carlos Morales were legally married in California in 2008. After struggling with unemployment and serious … Continue reading
Daily Outline: May 12, 2011
The House approves three amendments designed to slow the repeal of DADT and reiterate support for DOMA. Former Mich. Assitant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell says he was victim of the “homosexual activist agenda” Three transgender individuals file lawsuit against the … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, bullying, DADT, discrimination, DOMA, Michigan, politics, special event, support groups
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Breaking News: The House approves three amendments to delay DADT, support DOMA
The U.S. House Armed Services Committee approved three amendments late Wednesday night that seek to delay the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy and restate their support for the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). None … Continue reading
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Tagged DADT, DOMA, gay marriage, Military, politics
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Daily Outline: May 5, 2011
ACLU asks Columbus Schools to stop blocking LGBT websites; Attorney General to personally review deportation case involving a bi-national, couple in a civil union; Fmr. Pres. Clinton supports marriage equality in N.Y.; Brazil legalizes same-sex civil unions; The Voice judge/country … Continue reading
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Tagged civil union, DOMA, Education, gay marriage, immigration, Music, television, Theatre
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Daily Outline: May 2, 2011
White House pastry chef, and UT grad, Bill Yosses weds partner in D.C.; Reward increased for info in anti-gay arson case; Westboro Baptist Church brings protest to Columbus; One of MI’s last lesbian bars, Chrome Cat, closes; Dept. of Labor … Continue reading
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Tagged Columbus, discrimination, DOMA, Education, Entertainment, gay marriage, hate crimes, Michigan, Movies, religion, sports
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Daily Outline: April 26, 2011
Case of anti-gay arson in SW Ohio kills 8 horses; Fed. judge rules lesbian can proceed with discrimination case against Cuyahoga Co.; House Dems ask Boehner for clarification in DOMA defense; Japan elects first openly gay man to public office; … Continue reading
Daily Outline: April 25, 2011
King and Spalding law firm announces withdrawl from DOMA cases, Paul Clement moves to Wash. D.C. law firm to continue defense; Prop. 8 proponents file briefs stating judge should have recused himself for being gay; NY approves conjugal visits for … Continue reading