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Court Rules Against Antigay Groups in Lambda Legal's Illinois Marriage Case

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November 30, 2012

The Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery Division, denied motions by the Church of Christian Liberty, Grace Gospel Fellowship and the Illinois Family Institute (IFI) to intervene in Lambda Legal's lawsuit seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples.

See Also: Darby v. Orr, Marriage, Religious Exemptions, Same-sex relationships
From Lambda Legal's Impact magazine: Arrested for Safe Sex

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November 30, 2012

Nick Rhoades was sentenced to 25 years [in prison] for "exposing" someone to HIV -- even though he practiced safe sex. Now Lambda Legal is appealing his conviction.

See Also: HIV, Lambda Legal in the News, Rhoades v. Iowa
Another Road to Justice in Illinois

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November 28, 2012

Plaintiff couples in Lambda Legal's marriage lawsuit urge Illinois legislators to pass a marriage equality bill.
What You Need to Know About the DOMA Cases

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November 28, 2012

This could be the year we get rid of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) for good, and if you are wondering how we got here and what it all means, then this post is for you.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
What Is DOMA and Why Is It Bad?

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November 27, 2012

Lambda Legal's Legal Director, Jon W. Davidson, explains what you need to know about the so-called Defense of Marriage Act—and why the Supreme Court should strike it down.

See Also: DOMA, Golinski v. OPM, Marriage, Marriage at the Supreme Court, Same-sex relationships, U.S. Supreme Court
Court Rules Against Lambda Legal in Nevada Marriage Case

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November 26, 2012

"This is not the end of this fight,” says Staff Attorney Tara Borelli. “This entire decision rests on the ridiculous premise that a 'meaningful percentage of heterosexual persons' will decide not to get married if same-sex couples can.”

See Also: Marriage, Same-sex relationships, Sevcik v. Sandoval
Coming Out by Christmas Card

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November 19, 2012

Even though my four kids range from 12 to 20, it's still tricky to find an image in which their eyes are all open, they're actually facing the camera and they're not subtly torturing one another. Quickly I noticed that the best prospects also display the bright purple shirt sported by my eldest, its Lambda Legal logo splashed across his chest.

See Also: Adoption and Parenting, Coming Out, Youth