Dec 11 How Social Security still discriminates against same-sex couples By Laurence Kotlikoff Even if a same-sex couple is married in a state where same-sex marriage is legal, if they live in a state where it's not, and one spouse tries to collect spousal or survivor benefits, he or she will not be… Continue reading
Nov 19 Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, reflects on legacy, life after basketball By Sarah McHaney, Crispin Lopez After a 13-year career in the NBA, Jason Collins, the first openly gay professional basketball player, is retiring. Eighteen months ago Collins came out as gay through a first person article published in Sports Illustrated. In the first line he… Continue reading
Nov 17 Supreme Court will likely rule on national gay marriage rights next year By Mark Sherman, Associated Press A same-sex couple from Michigan is putting the question of the right to marry nationwide squarely before the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Nov 14 Same-sex couples ask Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage nationwide By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Same-sex couples seeking the right to marry are asking the Supreme Court to settle the issue of gay marriage nationwide. Appeals being filed Friday urge the justices to review last week's lower court ruling that upheld anti-gay marriage laws in… Continue reading
Nov 12 Supreme Court lifts hold on same-sex marriage in Kansas By Associated Press The Supreme Court says same-sex marriages can go ahead in Kansas. Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch News Wrap: Court upholds ban on gay marriage in four states By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Thursday, a federal appeals court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee. That decision makes it more likely that the issue will return to the Supreme Court. Also, The Wall Street… Continue watching
Nov 04 Federal judge rules Kansas’ same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional By Nora Daly A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas’ ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The judge ordered the state to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Nov. 11. Continue reading
Oct 31 Poll: As midterms near, economy, health care lead voters’ primary concerns By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press DENVER — As a season of campaigning enters its intense final weekend, a new Associated Press-GfK poll illustrates the challenge ahead for candidates and their allies trying to rally voters around traditional wedge issues such as abortion and gay marriage. Continue reading
Oct 25 Same-sex marriage now recognized in six additional states By Carey Reed The United States federal government will now recognize same-sex married couples in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming, Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 23 Despite appellate rulings, 3 states refuse to allow gay unions By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The writing is on the wall for gay marriage bans in Kansas, Montana and South Carolina after federal appeals courts that oversee those states have made clear that keeping gay and lesbian couples from marrying is unconstitutional. Continue reading