Today is the 26th annual National Coming Out Day, which was launched in 1988 on the first anniversary of 1987 March On Washington. In the words of Dr. Seuss: “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.” Is there anyone important in your life that doesn’t know about you? …
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Raleigh Archbishop Has The Marriage Sadz
“While saddened to learn of today’s ruling overturning the marriage amendment, the occasion provides an opportunity to convey two important teachings of our Church. First, the Church has always taught, and will always teach, that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and, thus, has a dignity which must always be respected and upheld. There are …
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Sad News: Beloved JMG Community Member Betty “Birdie” Salwak Has Died
It’s my heartbroken duty to let you know that beloved JMG community member Betty Salwak, known to many of you here as Birdie, passed away today of the breast cancer she battled for the last several years. As some of you know, Betty served as JMG’s volunteer behind-the-scenes copy editor, cheerfully correcting my typos, misspellings, and inelegant syntax, for which …
Read More »IDAHO: Gov. Butch Otter Surrenders, Marriage Licenses Issued In One County
“The Supreme Court’s order lifting Justice Kennedy’s stay effectively allows same-sex marriage in Idaho as soon as the 9th Circuit directs compliance with its decision. I disagree with the court’s conclusion, which negates the 2006 vote of the people of Idaho, is contrary to the values of most Idahoans, and undermines fundamental states’ rights. But we are a nation of …
Read More »ALASKA: Ruling In Today’s Marriage Case Hearing Could Come As Soon As Monday
Via the Alaska Dispatch: U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Burgess heard the arguments Friday, though he had no immediate ruling on the issue. Plaintiffs have asked for summary judgment in the case, which challenges Alaska’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. If overturned, same-sex couples in Alaska could seek marriage licenses. Burgess’ ruling could come as soon as Monday. In a …
Read More »Finally Married After 41 Years!
Betty Mack and Carol Taylor of #asheville, partners of 41 years, show off their marriage certificate. #DayOneNC pic.twitter.com/Xgnfw21ku7 — Casey Blake (@CaseyBlakeACT) October 10, 2014
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Via the Associated Press: The Kansas Supreme Court has blocked the state’s most populous county from issuing marriage licenses to gay couples, hours after the first one was issued under an order from a lower-court judge. The Supreme Court issued a three-page order in response to a petition filed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt. The high court said it …
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First North Carolina Couple Gets License!
First marriage license granted to #LGBT couple in NC! Congrats Amy and Lauren. #DayOneNC #MarriageEquality pic.twitter.com/rmYpqr3H20 — CSE (@CSElive) October 10, 2014 UPDATE: And they’re married!
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