DOMA

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DOMA

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Boehner And Clement’s Brief to the Court On DOMA Is An Anti-Gay Masterpiece

The brief that John Boehner and his lawyer Paul Clement filed to try to have Edith Windsor’s case against DOMA dismissed is exactly as full of anti-gay gems as you…

Rachel —

Aug 4, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

New York State Doesn’t Just Allow Gay Marriage, It Opposes DOMA

New York has filed a friend of the court brief against DOMA for forcing it to discriminate against married gay couples.

Rachel —

Jul 27, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Al Franken Slays Focus on the Family’s “Facts” and Other DOMA Hearing Highlights

Today the Respect for Marriage Act had it’s day in court and it was pretty awesome.

Riese —

Jul 20, 2011

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Daily Fix

politics + activism

Obama Supports Respect for Marriage Act to Repeal DOMA, Make Gay People Happy

“Obama is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act.”

Riese —

Jul 19, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

56% of Republican Voters Want Gay Marriage Issue Dropped & Other Surprising Statistics

The Republican party may have quietly begun the process of waving the white flag on gay marriage.

Rachel —

Jul 13, 2011

DADT

Daily Fix

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DoJ Likely to Appeal DADT Injunction, Isn’t That Fun?!

“The Obama administration is “’likely’ to appeal an injunction barring the enforcement of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to the U.S. Supreme Court.”

Grace —

Jul 13, 2011

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DOMA

politics + activism

“Defendants’ Brief in Opposition of Motion to Dismiss” is a Great Summer Read

Riese’s Team Pick: Remember that time the Obama administration wrote a 31-page ruling validating everything gays & lesbians have been through in this country? I do and it was glorious.

Riese —

Jul 6, 2011

DOMA

marriage equality

politics + activism

What the Heck is Going On With DOMA? Let Me Explain.

In which a queer political scientist who knows what she’s talking about breaks it all down for you: The Obama administration said they wouldn’t defend DOMA. Now they are actively…

Grace —

Jul 4, 2011

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Daily Fix

politics + activism

And On the Sixth Day, Obama Made News on Same-Sex Marriage

“This brief represents the concrete manifestation of a complete paradigm shift in the federal government’s position on anti-gay discrimination and the constitutional rights of married same-sex couples.”

Riese —

Jul 2, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

IRS Finally Apologizes To Gay People For Making Taxes Extra Terrible For Them

Filing tax returns as a gay couple is awful, but surprisingly, this year the IRS actually seems sorry about it.

Rachel —

Jun 14, 2011

Daily Fix

DOMA

politics + activism

Gay Marriage Rights Destined to Be Really Complicated Regardless of What Happens With DOMA

What if DOMA were repealed but gay couples still weren’t able to have the same federal marriage rights as straight ones?

Rachel —

Jun 11, 2011

2012 Presidential Race

barack obama

politics + activism

Obama Gives the Gays Their Own Page on WhiteHouse.gov

Obama helps LGBTs WIN THE FUTURE.

Sarah —

Jun 2, 2011