Author Archives: Dana Rudolph
New York passes marriage equality
New York State on Friday night, June 24, became the sixth and most populous state to legalize marriage for same-sex couples, after a tense several days past the scheduled end of the legislative session, in which it was unclear if
Schools have right to form GSAs, reminds Department of Education
Schools receiving federal funds must provide equal access to school resources for all student groups, including gay-straight alliances (GSAs), said Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in a "Dear Colleague" letter to educators on June 14.
Marriage bill in New York going down to the wire
With only a few days remaining in the legislative session, marriage equality took a step closer to reality in New York State this week.
New federal grants to address housing needs of people with HIV/AIDS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on May 23 announced up to $9.1 million in grants to address the housing needs of people with low-incomes living with HIV/AIDS.
President’s Mother’s Day proclamation honors all types of mothers
For the second time ever, a president’s annual Mother’s Day proclamation has included a specific mention of families that have two mothers. President Obama’s May 6 proclamation said in part, “Whether an adoptive mom or grandmother, mother or partner, the women
