A Closer Look
Five Top LGBT Supreme Court Cases–for nowThe two high-profile opinions pending release this month from the U.S. Supreme Court could end up being as historic as the Loving v. Virginia decision, which struck down laws against marriage for interracial couples in 1967. They could be as dramatic as Roe v. Wade, which struck down most restrictions against abortion in 1973. And, they’re certainly getting as much attention — if not more — than pending decisions on the Voting Rights Act and affirmative action.
Breaking News
Obama names three more gay ambassadors; nearly doubles Clinton’s LGBT appointmentsPresident Obama this month nominated three openly gay men for posts as ambassadors to Spain, Denmark, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
DOJ nominee gets GOP boosterOpenly gay nominee Stuart Delery went into Tuesday’s confirmation hearing with at least one big endorsement: Republican former Solicitor General Paul Clement.
Immigration bill advances without provisions for same-sex couplesThe U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration reform bill Tuesday, May 21 without voting on two amendments seeking to provide benefits to same-sex couples, and the room erupted into loud applause and cheers.
Leahy submits language to help bi-national same-sex couplesAs expected, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy introduced amendments Tuesday (May 7) to enable gay citizens to sponsor their “permanent” same-sex partners for immigration, under the proposed comprehensive immigration reform legislation.
Delaware votes for marriage equality; becomes 11th state to make it the lawJust minutes before the Delaware Senate was set to vote on its marriage equality bill, a Democrat senator who had been quiet about how she would vote announced on her Facebook page that she would vote yes.