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Couple in Lambda Legal Marriage Case Urges Illinois Lawmakers to Pass Freedom-to-Marry Bill

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January 2, 2013

The Illinois Senate Executive Committee will hear testimony tomorrow from Lambda Legal clients Mercedes Santos and Theresa Volpe about why having the freedom to marry is important to their family.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Marriage Begins in Maryland

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December 31, 2012

With the new year, Maryland becomes the ninth state to allow same-sex couples the freedom to marry.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
Marriage Begins in Maine

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December 28, 2012

Tomorrow, Maine will become the 8th state to grant same-sex couples the freedom to marry – congratulations and well wishes to all of the happy couples and their families who have waited so long. In commemoration of this historic day, Camilla Taylor, Marriage Project Director for Lambda Legal released the following statement:
Warm wishes from Lambda Legal to you!

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December 24, 2012

Warm wishes from Lambda Legal to you!
Wisconsin Court Upholds Domestic Partner Benefits

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December 21, 2012

Today, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld as constitutional the state's Domestic Partner Registry.

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships
How to Talk About Marriage at Holiday Gatherings

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December 21, 2012

During the holiday season we often find ourselves spending time with family and friends. It’s a great chance to catch up with people we may not see very often throughout the year, but it can also mean spending time with people who are not shy about voicing disapproval of same-sex couples who marry or wish to marry.

See Also: Darby v. Orr
Making Judicial History in California and the Importance of LGBT Judges

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December 21, 2012

Yesterday, the California Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed the state’s first openly gay appellate justice. Back in 1979, California Governor Jerry Brown made history when he appointed the first openly gay judge in the United States, Stephen Lachs, to the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

See Also: Fair Courts Project