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China’s Happy Marriage Committee

China’s Happy Marriage Committee doesn’t really exist but they have an “official stamp” of approval for gay couples that want to get married. Gay rights and health advocates are promoting marriage as a way to combat HIV/AIDS.

But not everyone agrees on marriage as an effective tool-

Posted in: Health & Wellness, Politics & Activism, Videos 14 years ago 1

Gay Man and Straight Woman Marry for Art

People get married for lots of reasons, even for the sake of art! A gay man and a straight woman who married each other for a university art project were today criticised for mocking the […]

Posted in: News & Rumors 14 years ago 1

Why Straight People May Opt for a Civil Union

The Tribune has a report on why some straight couples may opt for a civil union instead of a traditional marriage. Here’s some of the highlights of the legislation- • Seniors with survivor’s benefits from […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 1

Civil Union Legislation Passes IL Senate and Now Awaits Governor Quinn’s Signature

Landmark civil unions legislation, giving committed long-term partners important legal protections afforded to other Illinois families, has cleared another hurdle as the Illinois Senate voted Wednesday to pass the bill.

The measure now awaits signature from Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who has promised to sign it into law.

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 0

FOF #1295 – Lesbian in a Bridesmaid’s Dress

Comedian Cameron Esposito talks about hosting a burlesque show, circus life and her Nancy Drew like experience of discovering her friend’s secret sex dungeon. Cameron recently took a lipstick bullet and femmed it up for her sister’s wedding, with hilarious results.

Plus- Celebrities die digitally for AIDS, Beer for Dogs, Mountain Climbing Pumps and Rhinestone Covered Guns.

Posted in: Comedians, Podcast 14 years ago 5

Good News Everyone! Civil Unions Legislation Passes in Illinois

Illinois House of Representatives voted to pass the Illinois Religious Freedom and Civil Union Act.

Posted in: News & Rumors, Politics & Activism 14 years ago 10

New Hampshire could be lost as marriage equality state

Back from Thanksgiving break, there’s so much to tell you about. If you haven’t heard yet, we’re expecting a vote this week on Civil Unions here in Illinois. However, all is not well in Queerland. […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 0

VIDEO: Craigslist TV “Getting Married”

Craigslist TV follows real people who have placed real ads on Craigslist. In this episode they follow Mike and Luca, a California couple in love and getting married by Reverand Starbuck, who they found on […]

Posted in: Culture & Style, Politics & Activism, Videos 14 years ago 0

So many DOMA challenges, so little time!

Yesterday there were two Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) challenge in the courts. Today there are five. Adding to Gay and Lesbian Advocates (GLAD) and Defenders’ Massachusetts-based suit Gill V the Office of Personnel […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 1

Kirk and Giannoulias: a clear contrast

Last night in their ABC 7 Chicago WLS-TV televised debate, Mark Kirk and Alexi Giannoulias were asked about both “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and marriage equality. Though Kirk has a point about Federal interference with […]

Posted in: Politics & Activism 14 years ago 0