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Join Us for a Volunteer Vacation!

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September 28, 2012

Marriage supporters from across the country are traveling to Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington.

See Also: Elections, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Antigay Group Tries to Intervene in Lambda Legal Marriage Case

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September 27, 2012

An Illinois court heard arguments today regarding an attempt by the Illinois Family Institute to join Lambda Legal’s case seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Season Preview: Lesbian and Gay Rights at the Supreme Court—Part 2

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September 18, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to review the challenge to Prop 8, which amended the California Constitution to exclude same-sex couples from marriage.

See Also: Hollingsworth v. Perry, Marriage, Perry v. Brown, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Season Preview: Lesbian and Gay Rights at the Supreme Court—Part 1

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September 17, 2012

A new term is about to begin at the U.S. Supreme Court, and it could be a blockbuster one for lesbian and gay rights. Here’s the first part of a three-part preview.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Meet the Families in Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Lawsuit

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September 14, 2012

The plaintiffs in our Illinois marriage lawsuit include 16 same-sex couples from across the state and their families. Their moving stories make it perfectly clear: It's just time for marriage equality in Illinois.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Prop 8 Update: Will Marriages Be Back in California Soon?

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September 11, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court may announce soon whether or not it will review the Prop 8 case seeking to strike down the ban on the freedom to marry in California. Legal Director Jon W. Davidson tells us what might happen next.

See Also: Marriage, Perry v. Brown, Prop 8, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Survey: Most Law Profs Say DOMA Is Unconstitutional

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September 10, 2012

Seven out of 10 constitutional law professors believe the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, according to a recent survey.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Video Featured in Film Festival

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September 6, 2012

Our short video "Marriage Equality in Illinois—It's Just Time" has been selected to participate in this year's "Lights. Camera. Help." nonprofit film festival.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Video
Fighting for Love and Marriage in Illinois

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August 29, 2012

Marriage says “we are family” in the way no other word does. Same-sex couples share many of the same hopes, dreams and values as their neighbors and friends. And marriage strengthens families, giving couples the tools and security to build a life together and protect their families.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage
Watch Video: Defending the Freedom to Marry

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August 27, 2012

Lambda Legal and One Iowa held a town hall on marriage equality and judicial retention elections, featuring author and activist Zach Wahls. Watch it here.

See Also: Fair Courts Project, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Varnum v. Brien