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States to Watch: Minnesota
States to Watch: Hawai’i
States to Watch: Delaware
States to Watch: Marriage Equality Legislation in Rhode Island
States to Watch: Illinois Marriage Equality Legislation Reintroduced
Video: States to Watch for Marriage Equality
Save the Date: Prop. 8 Oral Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court
Thank You! We Did It!
January 2013
January 12, 2013
Despite the landslide victory for marriage equality during November’s election, gay and lesbian couples in Minnesota are still unable to get married. Will momentum yield marriage equality in Minnesota in 2013?
January 11, 2013
Hawaii was once regarded as a beacon of hope for marriage equality. In the 1990’s it could have been the first state that recognized the right to marry for gay and lesbian couples. A lengthy court case and constitutional amendment later, Hawaii currently has a civil union law, which went into effect in 2011.
January 11, 2013
Delaware has had civil unions for just over a year, and although they’re better than no protection at all, they’re no substitute for marriage. Will 2013 be the year marriage equality comes to the state?
January 10, 2013
Marriage equality bills were introduced in the Rhode Island Senate and the House on January 3, 2013. After an unexpected defeat in 2011, a marriage equality bill is poised for passage this year.
January 9, 2013
AFER is making the case for full federal marriage equality before the U.S. Supreme Court this spring, but there are several states which may see movement. This is the first in a series of states to watch.
January 8, 2013
In this week's episode of Marriage News Watch: An exciting start to the year, with a win and a setback in Illinois. Two brand new marriage bills are on the fast track in Rhode Island. And a Congressional bill to repeal DOMA picks up support.
January 7, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in AFER’s federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8 on Tuesday, March 26.
January 2, 2013
AFER Executive Director Adam Umhoefer sends a huge thank you to everyone who helped AFER exceed its $50,000 end-of-year fundraising goal.