"Defendant appeals from district court summary judgment ruling holding state statute limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman unconstitutional. AFFIRMED." read the rest of the 69 page court ruling here.
There are still federal laws that make same-sex couples second class citizens when it comes to issues like tax law, veterans' entitlements, health care subsidies, aged care, immigration law, etc. Given the positive progression of laws that have, in the past, discriminated against gender, race and age, it's disappointing same-sex couples' rights still have a long way to go. I think we need to look at how equality is reserved for only the 'right' kind couples under current laws.
Simple changes to the way we define de facto relationships in the legislation would make life fairer for thousands of same-sex couples and their families, and make it easier to access rights accorded to them under the law.
These laws are about basic personal rights and should be available to all couples and families.
Amy Higgins, an LAS Career Services intern will be delivering her semester project in the form of a workshop on Thursday April 30 from 4:00-5:00 in 353 Catt. Her topic is: LGBT Graduates and the Job Search. She will address: legal issues, the job search and personal issues. You are welcome and encouraged to attend.
An Awesome Day
I'm lovin' that my quote made it to the front page.
Take note of same-sex ruling, Midwest and US.
Editorial that's clear and consise. This serves as a good talking-points.
It is a historic day not only for the lgbt community but for all Iowans. This is not a small victory, but a monumental one.
Marriage legitimizes the love and commitment of couples, same-sex or otherwise. Legally recognized marriage gives couples over a thousand rights that would otherwise not be available to them, not to mention the social equity that the word marriage gives.
As we rejoice, let us not forget those who had fought for our equality and our rights. Even in the face of adversity, we continued to live our lives with dignity and hope that someday the future would be brighter and that our goal for equality would be realized. Today, it did.
I am lucky to be alive and witness this joyous occasion. No longer will we doubt the legitimacy of our existence and the validity of our relationships.
The ISU LGBTA Alliance will continue to promote, support and advocate equality for all.
Sincerely ,
Callen Ubeda
President, ISU LGBTA Alliance
read the pdf of the court ruling here.
check out the kinsey scale and its ok with me buttons. only $1/ea. produced in limited quantity. buy one during our spring benefit, throughout awareness week, and during viesha.
The ISU LGBTA Alliance will be hosting Dr. Davina Kotulski, a national speaker on Prop 8, this Thursday March 26th from 5-6 pm. Eaton Hall 1132.
Dr. Kotulski, clinical psychologist and a nationally recognized leader, speaker and writer within the marriage equality movement. Davina has been a leader in the marriage equality movement for over a decade dating back to her efforts to support the Hawaii Marriage Project, pass a pro-marriage equality initiative with Californians for Same Sex Marriage (CASSM) in 1999, and her work to defeat Prop 22, the Knight Initiative. She joined Marriage Equality USA in 2001 and began the marriage license counter actions with her wife Molly McKay. The couple joined with fellow activists to run the Marriage Equality USA California chapter and launched a pro-active effort to raise awareness for the need for equal relationship recognition for LGBT people and win marriage equality in the state of California.
Her book, Why You Should Give A Damn About Gay Marriage, is used as a teaching tool and activist handbook within progressive communities of faith, LGBT organizations, political clubs, and universities.
She will speak about Prop 8 and why it matters to everyone, not just the LGBT community. Q&A will follow.
I hope you can make it or advertise this to your students, friends, and colleagues.
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