Jul

31

Enthusiasm for Marriage Among Same-sex Couples in U.S.

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Gay Civil Union & Gay Marriage Research NewsLOS ANGELES (BUSINESS WIRE) — A new study published today by UCLA’s Williams Institute finds that same-sex couples eagerly take advantage of the ability to marry or form civil unions when presented with the opportunity. More than 85,000 couples have already signed up for legal recognition in eleven states — 40% of all same-sex couples in these states. Read more

Jul

30

Applause for Massachusetts House Repeal of Restrictive 1913 Marriage Law

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Old Laws NewsOn Tuesday, The Massachusetts Legislature repealed the 1913 anti-marriage law that barred out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying there in a 118-to-35 vote, and Governor Patrick has already announced he will sign the bill. Read more

Jul

30

Why Some Gay Partners are Tying the Knot

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Gay Civil Union & Gay Marriage Research NewsILLINOIS — Which gay and lesbian couples are more likely to legalize their relationship and hold a commitment ceremony? Those with children and strong religious beliefs, says a new University of Illinois study. Read more

Jul

23

Top 10 Legal Check List for Same-Sex Couples Marrying in California

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Gay Marriage ChecklistLOS ANGELES, CA (PRNewswire) — Partners Scott N. Weston and Robert J. Nachshin of Nachshin & Weston, a prominent family law firm in West Los Angeles that represents celebrities, business professionals and homemakers, suggest that in view of the In re Marriage Cases — the California Supreme Court case that overturned the state’s ban on same-sex marriage — that such couples pay close attention to all their financial and legal needs before they tie the knot. Read more

Jul

21

Bachelorette Party Planning Tips & Summer Trends for 2008

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Brides Night Out TipsLOS ANGELES, CA (PRNewswire) — The new same-sex marriage legislation in California is introducing thousands of new bachelorettes to the wedding scene. Also, with gasoline costs skyrocketing, all eyes are focusing on conservation, even those of brides-to-be. Read more

Jul

18

Video: Voters to Decide Same-sex Marriage in Calif.

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In case you missed it, earlier this week the California Supreme Court ruled that the voters will have to decide on same-sex marriage in California in the upcoming November election. Read more

Jul

16

CA Supreme Court Denies Petition to Remove Prop. 8

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Gay Marriage Ballot NewsSAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, the California Supreme Court issued an order in Bennett v. Bowen, S164520, denying a petition to remove Proposition 8, the proposed marriage ban, from the November ballot. Read more

Jul

15

The One Love Campaign Launches in San Francisco

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The One Love CampaignSan Francisco, CA (PRWEB) — The One Love Campaign launches today in San Francisco, the City of Pride, in celebration of the recent California Same Sex Marriage ruling. Read more

Jul

11

Merrill Vs the IRS

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Gay Tax NewsNEW YORK, (PRNewswire) — The Internal Revenue Service has finally caught up with Charles Merrill and he may face three years in prison for not filing income taxes since 2004. The penalty for not filing for each year is 3 years in jail or a $25,000.00 fine. Read more

Jun

26

Librarians to Get Free Copies of Classic Picture Book ‘Mom and Mum are Getting Married!’

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Book cover of Mom and Mum are Getting Married!Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) — Second Story Press will be giving away copies of their 2004 picture book Mom and Mum Are Getting Married! to librarians at this year’s American Library Association Conference on Saturday, June 28 in Anaheim in celebration of California’s newly legislated legalization of gay marriage. Read more

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