Category Archives: Gay Rights

‘Have to do this’: Cuomo charts course for gay marriage in NY

By doris | Published: June 25, 2011

Full Story at msnbc.com In the 35th-floor conference room of a Manhattan high-rise, two of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s most trusted advisers held a secret meeting a few weeks ago with a group of super-rich Republican donors. Over tuna and turkey sandwiches, the advisers explained that New York’s Democratic governor was determined to legalize same-sex [...]

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Colorado Senate passes civil unions bill

By doris | Published: March 24, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — The Colorado Senate on Thursday approved a civil unions bill that would allow same-sex couples the right to inherit property, apply for family leave and share medical decisions. The bill, approved 23-12, now goes to the House. In Colorado, only a man and woman can marry. The bill would [...]

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Senate votes to end military ban on gays

By doris | Published: December 19, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — In a landmark for gay rights, the Senate on Saturday voted to let gays serve openly in the military, giving President Barack Obama the chance to fulfill a campaign promise and repeal the 17-year policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Obama was expected to sign it next week, [...]

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US House approves billions for wars without debate

By doris | Published: December 18, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed legislation that authorizes the Defense Department to spend nearly $160 billion on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan this budget year without major restrictions on the conduct of operations. The 341-48 vote on the defense authorization bill came after House and [...]

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Study: U.S. military can safely end ban on gays

By doris | Published: December 1, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study on gays in the military has determined that overturning the law known as “don’t ask, don’t tell” might cause some disruption at first but would not create any widespread or long-lasting problems. The study provided ammunition to congressional Democrats struggling to overturn the law. Even with [...]

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House passes ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal

By doris | Published: May 31, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — The House of Representatives approved a plan Friday that would pave the way for an eventual repeal of the military’s controversial “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which bars openly gay and lesbian soldiers from military service. The measure passed in a largely party-line, 229-186 vote as part of [...]

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