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DOMA Goes to the Supreme Court, and Its Days May Be Numbered

Today, the Supreme Court listened to arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman.

Rachel —

Mar 27, 2013

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Same-Sex Military Couples Will Now Receive (Some) Benefits

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has announced that the Pentagon will start providing some benefits to same-sex couples in the military. Bravo! Baby steps.

A.E. Osworth —

Feb 12, 2013

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criminal justice reform

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Obama Wants Same-Sex Immigration Reform, Congress Prefers to Just Argue About It Forever

A Canadian’s take on how backwards the struggle to get immigration reform for same-sex couples has turned out to be.

Malaika —

Jan 30, 2013

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DOMA

politics + activism

Paul Clement’s New Pro-DOMA Argument Is The Last Thing You’d Expect

Paul Clement is branching out and trying new things in his campaign to make sure DOMA outlasts the heat death of the universe.

Rachel —

Jan 29, 2013

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DOMA

politics + activism

What Judicial Dreams May Come: What the Supreme Court Ruling on Prop 8 and DOMA Could Mean

Two cases. Five issues. Nine Justices. Infinite possibilities.

Jessica —

Dec 11, 2012

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DOMA

politics + activism

BREAKING: Supreme Court Will Consider Both Prop 8 and DOMA

The Supreme Court will review both Prop 8 and DOMA and consider the future of gay marriage in the US.

Laura —

Dec 7, 2012

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DOMA

politics + activism

All We Do Is Win: Second Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down DOMA, Scores One for Gay Marriage

Edie Windsor isn’t the only victor in round two; things are looking up for everyone.

Laura —

Oct 18, 2012

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DOMA

politics + activism

New Guidelines Make Binational Gay Couple Deportation “Low Priority,” But Not “Non-Priority”

The Department of Homeland Security has now drafted up written guidelines for binational and immigrant same-sex couples and families to now be considered “low-priority” in deportation cases.

Hansen —

Oct 4, 2012

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DOMA

politics + activism

Republicans Continue to Waste Time, Money, Energy, Our Patience on Upholding DOMA

Kevin McCarthy is not going to let DOMA go, no matter how many federal judges tell him to.

Carmen —

Aug 3, 2012

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DOMA

politics + activism

Lawsuit Challenges DOMA’s Almighty Power Over New York Law

A Westchester woman is suing her employer for denying her wife medical coverage.

Laura —

Jun 22, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Edie Windsor Wins Lawsuit Against DOMA, Our Hearts

Edie Windsor successfully had DOMA declared unconstitutional by a federal court.

Rachel —

Jun 7, 2012

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

We Won A Thing: Massachusetts Federal Appeals Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

Now the constitutionality of DOMA will almost definitely head to the Supreme Court next year.

Rachel —

May 31, 2012