Open Thread: How Do We Move Beyond the Red Avatar to Support Marriage Equality?

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As the Supreme Court deliberates and millions of people show support for marriage equality, what more can we do beyond the red equal sign avatar?

Hey Justice Scalia, Hitler Was Raised By Heterosexuals

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In the DOMA and Prop 8 hearings, Justice Scalia has questioned whether its safe for children to be raised by same-sex parents; he should be careful what he wishes for.

5 Ways Gay Marriage Is Wrecking America (and Causing Global Warming)

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William Lucas Walker was disappointed that attorney Charles Cooper couldn’t come up with a single adverse consequence to gay marriage. So he decided to help with a list of five.

The Constitutional Smoking Gun on Marriage Equality

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Justice Kagan shoots a hole in the central premise of DOMA… courtesy of its authors.

OVERVIEW: Supreme Court Hearing on Proposition 8

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There are 9 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized gay marriage, and 38 states that have legislation that bans it.

May We All Choose Love

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When it comes to marriage equality, Gregory McVey-Russell urges us to not only think of the children but to listen to them.

President Obama Tells Supreme Court Defense Of Marriage Act is Unconstitutional

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The Justice Department’s legal brief says, “Moral opposition to homosexuality, though it may reflect deeply held personal views, is not a legitimate policy objective that can justify unequal treatment of gay and lesbian people.”

VA Approves First Same-Sex Couple to be Buried in a National Cemetery

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Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian said, “I knew that things were changing in this country.”

Pentagon Announces Same-Sex Partners of Military Personnel Will be Eligible for Some Benefits

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Panetta said, “It is a matter of fundamental equity that we provide similar benefits to all of those men and women in uniform who serve their country.”

Military is Considering Extending Certain Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses

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No military family, whether hetero- or homosexual should be denied benefits because of outdated regulations.

Gay Military Wife Denied Access to Fort Bragg Spouses Club

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Why would a group whose sole purpose it to help and support military spouses and families want to deny one of their own?

DOMA-sticity or Has Antonin Scalia Gone Completely Barking Mad?

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Tom Gualtieri insists that DOMA and Prop 8 are bias laws without basis in the U.S. Constitution.

The Cold Quilt: How Going State-by-State Deprives Same-Sex Couples

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Professor Warren Blumenfeld believes the Feds should step in and that history shows why.

The Difference Between Gay and Straight Soldiers

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The repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” was great but it’s not enough

The Wedding Cake Topper

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Bill and Kelly’s community made sure their family enjoyed every benefit of marriage, starting with a wedding.

On Homophobia: The Elephant in the Room

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Tom Gaultieri examines the ways in which homophobia, not the constitution, have historically dictated laws about homosexuality.