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Mich. high court says gay partners can't get health benefits
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that governments and state universities can’t offer health insurance to the partners of gay workers. The court ruled 5-2 on Wednesday that Michigan’s 2004 ban against gay marriage also blocks domestic-partner policies affecting gay employees at the University of Michigan and other public-sector employers.”
[Via Queerty.com] The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that governments and state universities can’t offer health insurance to the partners of gay worke... more -
Pennsylvania Senate to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Yesterday, a Pennsylvania Senate committee voted 18-8 to send Senate Bill 1250, which would place a measure on the ballot banning same-sex marriage, to the full Senate for a vote. The measure must be approved in two consecutive legislative sessions for it to be placed on the ballot.
Following the vote, lawmakers attended a boisterous rally against the ban in the Capitol.
[Via Towelroad] Yesterday, a Pennsylvania Senate committee voted 18-8 to send Senate Bill 1250, which would place a measure on the ballot banning same... more -
Bill Clinto Blasts Student's DOMA Challenge
[mtvU via Queerty]
Bill Clinton could give hot head John McCain a run for his money!
The former president gets a little snap happy with Smith College journalist Lily Lamboy when their conversation turns to the Defense of Marriage Act, which “Bubba” signed in 1996. That law effectively protects states from other states’ marriage laws, ie: a Massachusetts marriage does not have to be honored in Utah, an example that comes up numerous times in this heated exchange.
We have to give Lamboy credit, because girl’s got balls. She started the conversation by quoting singer Melissa Etheridge, who last year accused the Clintons of “throwing the gays under the bus” with regard to DOMA, which many gays consider to be an impediment to equality. Clinton doesn’t agree and justifies his actions by putting them in context. Lamboy, bless her, then presses him on his beliefs, but he’s quick to remind her that it’s Hillary who matters. It’s downhill from there. [mtvU via Queerty] Bill Clinton could give hot head John McCain a run for his money! ... more
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