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Justice = Civil Marriage Equality
by Christopher Hubble – July 7, 2004 “The union of a man and a woman is the most enduring human institution, honored and encouraged in all cultures and by every religious faith … Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society,” ~ President George W….
New York City Creates Gender-Neutral ‘X’ Option For Birth Certificates
NEW YORK (Reuters) – People who were born in New York City and do not identify as male or female can now opt for a third gender category of X on their birth certificates. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the provision into a law on Tuesday, making New York City the fifth place to do…
Same Sex Marriage Miscellaneous
May 26, 2017 β Countries (nationwide or in some parts) that now legally recognize same-sex marriage are: Argentina, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay. Note that this list is different than…
Equality Watch – In The News
April 11, 2018 – Maryland has become the 12th state to ban gay conversion therapy by health professionals. It joins Washington State, California, Massachusetts, Illinois and several others in banning the practice, which often leads to depression and suicidal behavior in minors. Florida still allows it, but several South Florida cities have outlawed it. They…
A History of Gay and Lesbian Rights in the United States From 1610 To 2000
Year Event 1610 Virginia Colony passes first anti-sodomy law in America. 1786 Pennsylvania becomes the first of 13 states to drop the death penalty for sodomy. 1924 The first gay rights group in the United States, the Society for Human Rights, is founded in Chicago. 1950 U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy starts a massive nationwide hunt…