Same-Sex Marriage Update

blackboot · 07-08-2010, 07:10 AM

When these "christians" weren't waiving their hands in the air or singing and praying, some took the time to shout that they "hoped we all died of aids."
It is a sad time in the land of aloha.

Corkey · 07-08-2010, 02:56 PM

BREAKING: Federal judge strikes down key DOMA section
July 8, 2010 / Denis / Uncategorized
In a landmark decision this afternoon, a Federal District Court judge in Boston has ruled a key provision of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.

The case was brought by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders on behalf of eight couples and three other persons who had been legally married in Massachusetts. The plaintiffs said DOMA’s section 3, which prohibited federal recognition of legal marriages of same-sex couples, violated the principle of equal protection under the U.S. constitution, and the court agreed.

“This is not a marriage case. If we win, it wouldn’t result in any new marriages. It’s a case where people are already married and they’re being treated differently by the federal government. It’s about equal protection,” Mary Bonauto, lead counsel in the case, told The AmLaw Daily before the decision came down.

If the judge’s decision is upheld by higher courts, the U.S. federal government would have to recognize same-sex couples in legal marriages with regard to multiple federal programs. The case is Gill, et al vs. Office of Personnel Management, et al.

Arwen · 07-08-2010, 03:13 PM

Here's a link.

SuperFemme · 07-08-2010, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackboot

When these "christians" weren't waiving their hands in the air or singing and praying, some took the time to shout that they "hoped we all died of aids."
It is a sad time in the land of aloha.

ouch.

at rallies after Prop 8 we encountered that kind of sheer hatred too.

all i could do was cry, yanno?

i was the kind of angry/sad/hopeless that the only thing that came out of me was tears. not words, not yelling, just tears.

my heart breaks for you both and i don't want to pat you on the head and tell you it's going to be ok. because we don't know that.

but don't lose the ability to hope again, please?

in my eyes you are married, as i'm sure is true for this whole community. *we* believe in your love. it's as important as everyone elses.

((((hugs))))

blackboot · 07-08-2010, 04:33 PM

Eduardo Hernandez July 8 at 12:18pm "Dear Friends of Equality & Justice,
One easy way for you to let the visitor industry hear the pain Governor Lingle has caused with her veto of HB 444 is to call the official visitor information call center at 1-800-GOHAWAII (1-800-464-2924). While a boycott of Hawaii would be counter-productive because so many of our supporters earn their living in the tourism economy, you can certainly help to communicate that discrimination and bigotry are incompatible with the spirit of aloha tourism in general.

This toll-free line is operated by the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, the official U.S. marketing agent of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. It is monitored closely to identify trends and concerns among travelers. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting from these calls helps inform tourism marketing initiatives and public spending. Please let your voice be heard in a constructive way.

When you call: 1) Hold for a live operator. 2) Decline their offer of a vacation planner to be mailed to your home. 3) Tell the operator: “I’m very concerned about the situation in Hawaii, following Governor Lingle’s veto of civil rights legislation. When I visit (one or more of) the Islands of Hawaii, I expect to be treated with equality and aloha. Please pass my concerns on to your supervisors.”

Stearns · 07-08-2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackboot

Eduardo Hernandez July 8 at 12:18pm "Dear Friends of Equality & Justice,
One easy way for you to let the visitor industry hear the pain Governor Lingle has caused with her veto of HB 444 is to call the official visitor information call center at 1-800-GOHAWAII (1-800-464-2924). While a boycott of Hawaii would be counter-productive because so many of our supporters earn their living in the tourism economy, you can certainly help to communicate that discrimination and bigotry are incompatible with the spirit of aloha tourism in general.

This toll-free line is operated by the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, the official U.S. marketing agent of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. It is monitored closely to identify trends and concerns among travelers. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting from these calls helps inform tourism marketing initiatives and public spending. Please let your voice be heard in a constructive way.

When you call: 1) Hold for a live operator. 2) Decline their offer of a vacation planner to be mailed to your home. 3) Tell the operator: “I’m very concerned about the situation in Hawaii, following Governor Lingle’s veto of civil rights legislation. When I visit (one or more of) the Islands of Hawaii, I expect to be treated with equality and aloha. Please pass my concerns on to your supervisors.”

I got e-mails today from both Yahoo Travel and Delta announcing deals to Hawaii. Coincidence? Maybe not.

blackboot · 07-08-2010, 05:18 PM

SuperFemme,
Thank you for your kind words. I am reminded of how I miss California LGBTQ.
We only had one loud Queen(and we immediately gravitated to each other) in the less than 100 that showed up at the Capital to hear Linda Lingle veto away our civil rights. I miss putting on my black boots *wink* and taking it to the streets. Maybe that time has past. I don't know. Maybe I'm just an old and tired warrior.

I'll take that head pat.

SuperFemme · 07-08-2010, 06:42 PM

HOLY SHIT!

Judge Walker will be ruling on the Federal Prop 8 trial at 6 p.m. today.

I'm soooooooooooooo nervous I could vomit.

Please? God? Higher Power? Anyone? Please oh please do not let this be the death of gay marriage in America. Please.

Stay tuned

SuperFemme · 07-08-2010, 06:59 PM

prop 8 stays.
boo.

my heart broke.

betenoire · 07-08-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFemme

prop 8 stays.
boo.

my heart broke.

WHAT? But the Judge kinda sounded like our friend! How is this possible?

Oh, I see. I misunderstood how it works. I thought there was just the one judge (the one nice one I kept hearing about) I didn't realise there were, what, 6?

Queerasfck · 07-08-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFemme

prop 8 stays.
boo.

my heart broke.

Sux............

Stearns · 07-08-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFemme

prop 8 stays.
boo.

my heart broke.

SF, where did you hear this? I'm seeing sites saying it's a hoax, that there hasn't been a ruling yet.

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07-08-2010, 07:10 AM	#1
blackboot Member How Do You Identify?: TransgenderMasculineQueer Preferred Pronoun?: H with a y Relationship Status: fluxing the solder. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,964 Thanked 835 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 7482395	When these "christians" weren't waiving their hands in the air or singing and praying, some took the time to shout that they "hoped we all died of aids." It is a sad time in the land of aloha.

07-08-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
blackboot Member How Do You Identify?: TransgenderMasculineQueer Preferred Pronoun?: H with a y Relationship Status: fluxing the solder. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,964 Thanked 835 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 7482395	Eduardo Hernandez July 8 at 12:18pm "Dear Friends of Equality & Justice, One easy way for you to let the visitor industry hear the pain Governor Lingle has caused with her veto of HB 444 is to call the official visitor information call center at 1-800-GOHAWAII (1-800-464-2924). While a boycott of Hawaii would be counter-productive because so many of our supporters earn their living in the tourism economy, you can certainly help to communicate that discrimination and bigotry are incompatible with the spirit of aloha tourism in general. This toll-free line is operated by the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau, the official U.S. marketing agent of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. It is monitored closely to identify trends and concerns among travelers. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting from these calls helps inform tourism marketing initiatives and public spending. Please let your voice be heard in a constructive way. When you call: 1) Hold for a live operator. 2) Decline their offer of a vacation planner to be mailed to your home. 3) Tell the operator: “I’m very concerned about the situation in Hawaii, following Governor Lingle’s veto of civil rights legislation. When I visit (one or more of) the Islands of Hawaii, I expect to be treated with equality and aloha. Please pass my concerns on to your supervisors.”

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blackboot Member How Do You Identify?: TransgenderMasculineQueer Preferred Pronoun?: H with a y Relationship Status: fluxing the solder. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,964 Thanked 835 Times in 184 Posts Rep Power: 7482395	SuperFemme, Thank you for your kind words. I am reminded of how I miss California LGBTQ. We only had one loud Queen(and we immediately gravitated to each other) in the less than 100 that showed up at the Capital to hear Linda Lingle veto away our civil rights. I miss putting on my black boots wink and taking it to the streets. Maybe that time has past. I don't know. Maybe I'm just an old and tired warrior. I'll take that head pat.

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SuperFemme Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 10/24/2010 Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Married (one of 18,000) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 4,933 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,309 Thanked 7,108 Times in 2,327 Posts Rep Power: 0	HOLY SHIT! Judge Walker will be ruling on the Federal Prop 8 trial at 6 p.m. today. I'm soooooooooooooo nervous I could vomit. Please? God? Higher Power? Anyone? Please oh please do not let this be the death of gay marriage in America. Please. Stay tuned

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