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Comment on Same-Sex Marriage Comes to Washington D.C. by Ron

Ron — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:22:00 +0000

Hopefully the Supreme Court also refuses to hear the appeals on Prop 8 once Walker has made his decision.

Comment on Surrogacy Agreements for Same-Sex Couples by Mary

Mary — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:03:11 +0000

came acrooss your site while I was looking for information on this, thought I'd add some of the research i've found albeit for the UK but I hope it will help some people out. The uk laws are changing from Apil 2010

The intended parents:
* Must both be over 18.
* One or both must be a biological parent of the child.
* One or both must be domiciled in a part of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
* Must be married to each other at the time of the application. From 6 April 2010, unmarried and same sex couples will also be able to apply

Comment on The Evils of DOMA: COBRA and Health Care by Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:49:04 +0000

This is quite frustrating for many cases I've dealt with and it all came down to the technicalities of what is considered coverable

Comment on Legal Analysis of Iowa Same-sex Marriage Ruling by Maryland Criminal Lawyer

Maryland Criminal Lawyer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:47:32 +0000

Interesting case. It's a little strange hearing a case on this that didnt come from California.
-Jack

Comment on Resources for Parents Dealing with Anti-Gay Bullying by Gay Adoption - Volconvo Debate Forums

Gay Adoption - Volconvo Debate Forums — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:41:25 +0000

[...] the proper way to deal with bullies is to stand up to them and expose their activities. it is also sensible not to make a child feel ashamed for something that they have no control over and really no need to feel ashamed for. there is a heap of research done on bullying just google Dealing with bullies. this one is about Resources for Parents Dealing with Anti-Gay Bullying Resources for Parents Dealing with Anti-Gay Bullying | Family Fairness [...]

Comment on What Will the Affordable Health Care for America Act do for LGBT Families? by Janice

Janice — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:56:58 +0000

How incredible and exciting. Having the government actually recognize our needs and address them in a law is an experience I never thought I would live to have.

Comment on Professor Geoffrey Stone on Civil Unions and Religious Freedom by California Proposition 8 Anniversary: Revisiting the (Bad) Arguments | Family Fairness

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:33:37 +0000

[...] Gay and lesbian rights are no threat to religious freedom. [...]

Comment on Why Second Parent Adoptions are Vital: How Same-Sex Couples Can Lose Their Kids by How to take care of your children after you die | Family Fairness

How to take care of your children after you die | Family Fairness — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:13:00 +0000

[...] which is especially useful if your partner has not completed a second parent adoption (which he/she should). You can also name siblings, friends, or other members of your family to care for your children in [...]

Comment on Legal Analysis of Strauss v. Horton: California’s Proposition 8 Challenge by Maro Luxe

Maro Luxe — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:42:16 +0000

I agree with your analysis of the contortions of the Strauss opinion. While the public thinks "marriage" is now restricted and the Marriage Cases is overruled, I'm reading the opinion as a "substantive" win for marriage equality. I think the new rule enunciated is: Equal Protection still applies in all substantive rights but not nomenclature. New out-of-state marriages will be converted within CA to domestic partnerships with all the substantive rights of marriage [each right to be litigated ad libitem].

Do you think I'm deluding myself with a biased reading?

I think Strauss just puts off reconciling DOMA.

Comment on Gay leaders not happy about federal Prop 8 challenge. So what? by Leo Schuman

Leo Schuman — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:05:34 +0000

With all due respect to diversity of approach in achieving social change, there is good reason for sound, coordinated strategy when filing in Federal court. Adverse rulings can echo for decades.

The LGBT legal community has worked on these issues for decades. There is a coordinated national strategy already in place. How would the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have felt if two white corporate lawyers had decided to file in Federal court on their behalf, after Selma and the March on Washington, with no notice or consultation? This is no different. For Olson and Boies to helicopter into this issue now that there's momentum in our direction smells of raw opportunism, and the willingness to put personal profile ahead of solid strategy.