Same sex couples have one more door to open, however the high court in Portugal has given the green light in support for same-sex marriage along with Parliament.
All it needs is President Anibal Cavaco Silva’s signature to make the bill the law and its a go!
Equal contest holders, Crate & Barrel are holding a contest to give a happy couple the chance to have a dream $100,000 Crate & Barrel wedding. Right now, DC couple Gregory & Jonathan are in 2nd place! They have over 15,000+ votes and the top couple have over 19,000. There is only a couple days left, but they can win this, so please vote HERE. When we got married, we registered at Crate & Barrel and they were wonderful with assisting us with choosing our items for our registry. We got some lovely things from our friends and family. This would be such a positive thing for Gregory & Jonathan and all same-sex couples, lets make this happen for them! Their love endured a heartbreaking battle, to read more click HERE
Read their synopsis on their love story after the jump
Names are not yet released, but a second, Gay couple will be wed in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Judge Elena Liberatori gave her approval and the happy couple will be united at the Civil Registry. Argentina’s first Gay couple were married in December of ‘09
History only repeats itself if we don’t learn from our mistakes. We are married, and every American should have to the right to do so. We will accept nothing less than equality for our children’s and our country’s future. Neither should you.
Readying yourself for another week of the federal Prop 8 trial here in California. Testimony resumes today.
We’ll be covering the trial today so stay tuned. Another good source to check out through out your day covering the trial is the Zack Ford Blog- thoughts?
During this trial we each need to stay vigilant while precedent is being set everyday that may someday may effect us all; especially if this case is appealed all the way to the US supreme court. Be patient grasshopper. Follow the trial on Bilerico, let us know your thoughts.
We wanted to listen again to his words to remind us of all the reasons we fight…we can never forget, and his words are truly inspirational. Expect more with David Mixner in the future here on EJ.
The following is our footage of David Mixner’s speech at the National Equality March
The second day of testimony in the first Federal Proposition 8 Trail. Make sure you are following the great coverage on bilerico.com
For the first time there have been real testimony’s of married gay couples on their own behalf. Today testimony continues with scholars and experts on both sides of the issue. In a sad but predictable move the proponents of Prop 8 are attacking the judges credibility. Learn more here.
The first day of hearings in the first federal trial over proposition 8 recessed for the evening. Both sides made opening statements in front of chief US District Judge Vaughn Walker. Before the trial started the US Supreme Court blocked the rebroadcasting of the proceedings until the Justices have more time to consider the issues. Why if marriage is so sacred is there a fear of having this debate publicly? Like we need to point out the hypocrisy at play here, ha. Both couples involved in the case took the stand today with more testimony to continue tomorrow. More to come.
Make sure to check out some of our political blog partners and friends like Bilerico.com, they have great moment to moment coverage with a blogger watching the trial live.
Sad news for New Jersey…Gay Marriage was defeated, but we did learn of some great allies and sponsors for gay marriage…
“Whats love got to do with it…EVERYTHING. We can change fear to love, hate to compassion, cruelty to kindness.” -Senator Lesniak
“You don’t have to go 1,000 years to define marriage, you can go to 1967 when a white person (man or woman) could not marry a black person (man or woman) in the case of Loving vs. Virginia”
You can’t change the fact that national companies are defining benefits as same-sex couples who are married.”-Senator Nia Gill
Senator Baroni made some great points too-finally a senator talking about ERISA, which we all know will eternally stand in the way of civil unions working. Oh WAIT, civil unions don’t have to work, we were married.
Because of ERISA companies that provide their own insurance instead of purchasing larger coverage are then only beholden to federal insurance laws, which we all know does not recognize state based civil unions. So we need to solve marriage-not rework an old idea of laws. Civil Unions are todays separate but UNequal government approved parameters and laws like ERISA, insurance and tax laws keep civil unions separate and UNequal.
Think of how insane it was that separate water fountains existed! Marriage is the only solution-marraige for all, congratulations New Jersey.
Less than an hour before the vote the President of the New Jersey Senate President Richard Coder said it was doomed to fail and would not have the support to pass today. Unfortunately his prediction came true. 21-Nay, 14 Yeh
We’re so excited for the new unions finally being recognized in great state of New Hampshire. Congratulations for all of your upcoming nuptials, we loved our wedding, you’ll love yours. One thing that made our wedding great was the location, location, location… We heard from a little bird that a MUST local’ in New Hampshire is the Inn At Crystal Lake.
The Inn At Crystal Lake will be your home away from home, for you and your guests. A place filled with equal amounts of views and love. Ideally located and owned by a couple who you’ll completely fall for.
Learn more about their quite surroundings after the jump
Same sex couples have one more door to open, however the high court in Portugal has given the green light in support for same-sex marriage along with Parliament.
Equal contest holders, 
Sad news for New Jersey…Gay Marriage was defeated, but we did learn of some great allies and sponsors for gay marriage…
We’re so excited for the new unions finally being recognized in great state of New Hampshire. Congratulations for all of your upcoming nuptials, we loved our wedding, you’ll love yours. One thing that made our wedding great was the location, location, location… We heard from a little bird that a MUST local’ in New Hampshire is the 
