Topics :: Marriage equality

Donald Rumsfeld is Confused, Thinks Gay Marriage May Lead to Polygamy

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday May 22, 2013
In a recent interview with Larry King, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld admitted that he is confused on marriage equality and that it could lead to polygamy.

Ill. Gay Marriage Bill Sponsor: It Will Pass

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday May 21, 2013
The sponsor of Illinois’ gay marriage bill says the gay marriage will be legalized by the end of the month, which would make the state the 13th in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage.

Nintendo ’Debugs’ Gay Marriage Glitch in Popular Video Game

By Jason St. Amand | Monday May 13, 2013
It looks like Nintendo is going to debug a glitch in a popular Japanese life simulation video game that allows male characters to marry other male characters.

Ill. Gov. Urges House to Approve Marriage Equality Bill

By Jason St. Amand | Friday May 10, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is calling on lawmakers to pass a gay marriage bill.

Rhode Island Becomes 10th State to Pass Marriage Equality

By Joe Siegel | Thursday May 2, 2013
With Governor Lincoln Chafee’s signature, Rhode Island became the tenth state in the nation to pass marriage equality legislation, allowing same-sex couples to wed.

Suze Orman Urges "Gay Migration" To States With Marriage Equality

By Angela Giampolo | Wednesday May 1, 2013
Financial advisor Suze Orman teamed up with Ernst & Young tax executives to look at the financial pitfalls of DOMA, and to encourage same-sex couples to move to states that have already legalized and recognize gay marriage.

Northern Ireland Votes Down Gay Marriage Bill

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday May 1, 2013
Lawmakers in Northern Ireland voted against a measure that would have recognized marriage equality.

Paul Ryan Supports Gay Adoption & ENDA But Not Marriage Equality

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday May 1, 2013
Former GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan has come out in support for gay adoption but still believes marriage should be between one man and one woman.

How the Overturn of DOMA Will Affect Midwest Couples

By Christine Malcom | Friday Apr 26, 2013
Experts say that sweeping changes around marriage equality rights could have a limited impact on Midwestern couples, resulting in a narrow ruling with limited impact.

Nevada Lawmaker Comes Out During Gay Marriage Debate

By Jason St. Amand | Wednesday Apr 24, 2013
A Nevada senator came out during a senate debate on a measure that would repeal the state’s gay marriage ban.