Congrats Phyllis & Dell

The pioneering Lesbian activists Del Martin, 87, and Phyllis Lyon, 84, who have been a couple for 55 years, were among the first same-sex partners to legally exchange marriage vows in California Monday.

Ellen Degeneres Vs. John McCain: Gay Marriage

Ellen's Getting Married!

Congratulations California!

Gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry in California, the state Supreme Court said today in a historic ruling that could be repudiated by the voters in November.

In a 4-3 decision, the justices said the state's ban on same-sex marriage violates the "fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship." The ruling is likely to flood county courthouses with applications from couples newly eligible to marry when the decision takes effect in 30 days.

"The California Constitution properly must be interpreted to guarantee this basic civil right to all Californians, whether gay or heterosexual, and to same-sex couples as well as to opposite-sex couples," Chief Justice Ronald George wrote in the majority opinion.

Here is my favorite part; San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said "Our democratic system was founded on the notion that the courts should not be swayed by public opinion when it comes to protecting our most cherished rights,"

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger issued a statement today saying, "I respect the court's decision and as governor, I will uphold its ruling." He also reiterated his opposition to the constitutional amendment that is likely to be on the November ballot.

Schwarzenegger's lesbian chief of staff, Susan Kennedy, called on to resign

A CALL FOR SUSAN KENNEDY, LESBIAN, CHIEF OF STAFF TO GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, TO RESIGN

For Immediate Release

Robin Tyler, plaintiff, California same-gender marriage case, robintyler@robintyler.com


GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER said today, that he will veto the bill legalizing same-gender civil marriage because 61% percent of California voters favored Proposition 22 in March 2000. Ms. Kennedy agreed with the Governor's decision using Prop 22 (which only bars California from recognizing same-sex marriages performed outside California), when he used the same excuse to veto the bill in 2005. He says he will never sign this bill.

In 1948, if California voters had been allowed to vote on inter-racial marriage when the California Supreme Court struck down the anti-miscegenation law and found in favor of inter-racial marriage, over 72% of the voters would have voted against it.

Even though I, a plaintiff, am going to the California Supreme Court next year, (and the Governor has said he will "abide" by the CA Supreme Court's decision), I am not only extremely disappointed in the Governor's lack of courage, but am especially disappointed in Susan Kennedy, his chief of staff, whose "same gender wedding" I attended in Hawaii several years ago.Since I attended Susan's wedding, why is she so against attending mine?

Both Arnold and Susan know that it is unconstitutional for the majority to deny a minority equal protection under the law. To hide behind that [Prop 22] as an excuse, is cowardly and unforgivable, for both the Governor and especially for Ms. Kennedy, a lesbian. Rather then backing the Governor's decision with unacceptable excuses, I ask that Ms. Kennedy resign as Chief of Staff. If not, shame on you Susan, to side against your community, and deny civil marriage to your friends.

Are you with us or against us Susan?
Or are you just trying to keep your job?

Congratulations Iowa Ladies!

Get out and get married today, just because you can! Yup, Gay Marriage is Legal in Iowa!

Thank you Lambda Legal for your hard work and a special lick goes to Judge Robert Hanson for knowing the difference between right and wrong.

Today Iowa, Tomorrow The World!
I wish I hope I pray!

The decision is expected to be appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court and foes of same-sex marriage are expected to push a Constitutional Amendment to voters as quickly as they can.

So what are you waiting for? You’ve lived together since the second date you have 3 cats and two dogs together, you are ready for the next step. Go Get Married! Act now while it’s still legal!

UPDATE: Yup they halted them.

11 Reasons Gay People Should Not Be Allowed To Marry

Brought to you by The House of Bone:

1. Homosexuality is not natural, much like eyeglasses, polyester, and birth control.

2. Heterosexual marriages are valid because they produce children. Infertile couples and old people can't legally get married because the world needs more children.

3. Obviously, gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

4. Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage is allowed, since Britney Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage was meaningful.

5. Heterosexual marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are property, blacks can't marry whites, and divorce is illegal.

6. Gay marriage should be decided by people, not the courts, because the majority-elected legislatures, not courts, have historically protected the rights of the minorities.

7. Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

8. Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

9. Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

10. Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why single parents are forbidden to raise children.

11. Gay marriage will change the foundation of society. Heterosexual marriage has been around for a long time, and we could never adapt to new social norms because we haven't adapted to things like cars or a longer lifespan.

MTV Loves Lesbians

MTV has had a lot of gay pride in the last 5 years featuring Gays & Lesbians in many of their reality shows. OK so sometimes it’s just a clown like super queen for laughs, or a super trashy lesbian coed for sex appeal. Now MTV has a new show Engaged and Underage, about young teens who decide to take that trip down the aisle.


Meet 19 year old Cassie and Emmelie! After meeting on MySpace and dating for six weeks, moving in together with Emmelie’s parents they decide now is the time for a lifetime commitment. Um…What?

I do not think these girls will be together long, especially after one major fight Emmelie asks “Why do you want to be with me?” and Cassies says “I don’t want to be alone!” Yeah ok, a great recipe for a lifetime of love.


But it is the struggle of the parents what really makes this episode worth watching. Both sets of parents are having a very hard time with the young teens being gay let alone getting married. One Father even refuses to walk her little girl down the aisle and the parents almost refuse to meet each other. Guess what happens…..young love wins out in the end!

Check out the full episode and extra features on line at MTV.com

Watch Tonight!

Tonight, Logo and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation presents The Visible Vote '08, a live forum in which for the first time ever the leading Democratic presidential candidates will address a range of issues of importance to the LGBT community. So watch it and Vote you slackers before the Radical Right takes over our country even more. Let’s take over and have IKEA decorate the white house! Where is my new Ikea catalog anyway? The commercial says coming soon, well when soon? I need it!