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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
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
Rose v. Cahee: HIV Discrimination in Medical Care

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February 17, 2012

When Melody Rose was diagnosed with gallbladder disease, she was referred to a doctor who refused to perform the necessary operation. The reason? She’s HIV-positive.

See Also: Discrimination, Health Care Fairness, HIV, Rose v. Cahee, Video
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
Sign Our Petition: Tell the Iowa Health Dept. to Stop Erasing Same-Sex Parents

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February 9, 2012

Show your support for Lambda Legal Plaintiffs Jenny and Jessica Buntemeyer.

See Also: Buntemeyer v. Iowa DPH, Marriage
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