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After Historic Victories, Marriage Equality Advocates Hope to Sway Other States and Supreme Court

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November 8, 2012

Maine, Maryland, Washington ... where next on the road to equality?

See Also: Elections, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Iowa Retains Judge Who Joined Marriage Equality Ruling

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November 7, 2012

Justice David Wiggins, who joined the unanimous marriage equality ruling in Lambda Legal's landmark case, survived a campaign to recall him.

See Also: Elections, Lambda Legal in the News, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Varnum v. Brien
Illinois Marriage Update: Court Hears Arguments in Lambda Legal’s Lawsuit

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November 7, 2012

Lambda Legal is opposing a motion by two churches to intervene in our lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

See Also: Marriage, Religious Exemptions, Same-sex relationships
Blockbuster at the Ballot Box

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November 7, 2012

We have turned a corner toward LGBT equality in this country, and there is no turning back.

See Also: Elections, Fair Courts Project, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
In Court: Iowa Fetal Death Certificate Case

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October 26, 2012

Iowa's Polk County District Court heard oral arguments today in Lambda Legal’s case on behalf of Jenny and Jessica Buntemeyer, a married Iowa couple who gave birth to a stillborn son, Brayden Bruce Buntemeyer.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Vital Records
Take Action: Help End Cruel Practice Against Grieving Mothers

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October 25, 2012

Don't let the Iowa Department of Public Health erase Jenny Buntemeyer from her son’s death certificate just because he had two moms. Sign our petition now!

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Vital Records
Yet Another Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

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October 18, 2012

It's another nail in DOMA's coffin. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling today, finding Section 3 of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.

See Also: Anti-LGBT Legislation and Amendments, DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Film Festival to Screen Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Video

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October 3, 2012

Our short film "Marriage Equality in Illinois—It's Just Time" will be screened this Sunday at the Chicago International Social Change Film Festival.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Video
FAQ for Binational Same-Sex Couples

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October 1, 2012

There’s great news for binational same-sex couples from the Obama Administration. Here's what you need to know.

See Also: Bi-National Couples, Immigration and Asylum, Same-sex relationships
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

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After Historic Victories, Marriage Equality Advocates Hope to Sway Other States and Supreme Court

274x213_gavel-and-rings.jpg

Iowa Retains Judge Who Joined Marriage Equality Ruling

state_ia_274.jpg

Illinois Marriage Update: Court Hears Arguments in Lambda Legal’s Lawsuit

darby_274.jpg

Blockbuster at the Ballot Box

274x213_blog_election-marriage-positive.jpg

In Court: Iowa Fetal Death Certificate Case

buntemeyers_court_392.jpg

Take Action: Help End Cruel Practice Against Grieving Mothers

buntemeyer2_274.jpg

Yet Another Federal Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional

392x305_gavel-and-rings.jpg

Film Festival to Screen Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Video

il_family_274.jpg

FAQ for Binational Same-Sex Couples

passports_274.jpg

Join Us for a Volunteer Vacation!

volunteervacation_392.jpg

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