It’s official! Proposition 8, the measure banning same-sex marriage in California, has been overturned. Judge Vaughn Walker declared today that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional under both the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. California may join Massachusetts, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire as the […]
Tag: Vermont
This Magazine Cover Actually Happened
No, the magazine cover you see above isn’t a joke. It’s the actual cover of a publication known as Vermont Catholic, which is distributed by the Diocese of Burlington. While the image in question was intended to depict the rite of ordination, it kind of […]
Ben & Jerry’s Celebrates Marriage Equality In Vermont
To celebrate the legalization of gay marriage in Vermont, ice cream distributor Ben & Jerry's will temporarily rebrand their Chubby Hubby flavor as "Hubby Hubby" for 30 days. Unfortunately, you won't be able to pick up a pint at your local grocery store, but company spokesman […]
Breaking: Vermont House Approves Veto Override
With a 100-49 vote, the Vermont House of Representatives has approved a veto override! This technically makes Vermont the fifth state to allow gay marriages preceded by Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and California. Of course, thanks to Proposition 8, Vermont is now only one of four […]
Surprise! Jim Douglas Vetoes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
As promised and expected, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas has vetoed the gay marriage bill approved by the Vermont Senate and House. A veto override will occur this morning if the House can secure 100 votes (with all 150 members present). Watch live coverage of the […]
Iowa for Gay Marriage!
The Iowa Supreme Court has unanimously decided to uphold gay individuals' right to marry. In a summary regarding the decision, the justices said, "The Iowa statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violates the equal protection clause of the […]
Jim Douglas Plans to Veto Vermont Gay Marriage Bill
For a moment, things were looking optimistic in Vermont. The Senate put their stamp of approval on a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry, and the issue was expected to pass after moving to the House. We, as a community, were almost one […]