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Becoming an Olympian, and Then a Newlywed

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April 24, 2012

The New York Times profiles Olympic wrestling qualifier Stephany Lee, who just married her partner in Iowa.

See Also: Marriage, Olympics, Varnum v. Brien
Listen Up, NOM: Racism and Homophobia Are Not Welcome in Our Communities

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March 30, 2012

We have always known that the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) employs harmful tactics to oppose equality, but this week we learned that these tactics are not only homophobic but overtly racist.

See Also: Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, Marriage, NOM, People of Color, Proyecto Igualdad
Lambda Legal Celebrates Maryland Marriage Equality

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March 1, 2012

It's a great day for equality in Maryland. The state is indeed stronger today with marriage equality for same-sex couples and their families.

See Also: Kevin Cathcart, Marriage
The Walls Are Tumbling Down

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February 24, 2012

February 2012 is the month that the walls came tumbling down and the march toward marriage equality in this country became unstoppable.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Leslie Gabel-Brett, Marriage, Perry v. Brown, Prop 8
In Brief: A Note from the Executive Director

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February 23, 2012

If you haven’t heard the shocking story of our plaintiffs Jenny and Jessica Buntemeyer yet, prepare to be outraged.

See Also: Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Kevin Cathcart, Marriage, Parenting, Vital Records
Maryland House Passes Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples

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February 17, 2012

Yesterday, New Jersey's legislature voted for marriage equality and today, Maryland has embraced what a growing number of other states have learned - countless families are protected and no one is hurt when loving same-sex couples are permitted to marry.

See Also: Kevin Cathcart, Marriage
DOMA Complicates Gay Divorces

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February 17, 2012

We all know that the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) means multiple obstacles for same-sex couples who want to tie the knot. But what happens when couples break up? More DOMA roadblocks.

See Also: DOMA, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage
Lambda Legal Optimistic That Same-Sex Couples in New Jersey Will Soon Be Able to Marry

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February 16, 2012

Today New Jersey's General Assembly rose above the political fray and did right by New Jersey's families.

See Also: GSE v. Dow, Marriage
Prop 8: One Landmark Decision Begets Another

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February 10, 2012

One of the geniuses of our nation's model of jurisprudence is that it is built on a system of precedent. The decision in one lawsuit not only resolves that case but guides and, in some cases, controls future lawsuits that raise similar issues.

See Also: Jon Davidson, Marriage, Perry v. Brown, Romer v. Evans
Marriage Equality: Seven States and Counting!

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February 9, 2012

What an exciting week in the fight for marriage equality! We are thrilled that the Washington State Legislature approved a marriage equality bill that Gov. Christine Gregoire will soon sign into law.

See Also: Garden State Equality v. Dow, Kevin Cathcart, Marriage, Perry v. Brown