Here's the latest in the tag Marriage Equality

FOF #1405 – The Grinch Who Stole Gay Pride

Spirits were high at Pride celebrations across the country this past weekend due to the landmark passing of the Marriage Equality Act in New York, granting same-sex couples full marriage benefits. But even here in Chicago, where vandals slashed the tires on 51 floats scheduled to be in the Pride Parade, the mood was still incredible.

Posted in: Interviews, Live Music Sessions, Musicians, Podcast 14 years ago 4

Photo: Lady Gaga Celebrates NY Marriage Victory

Lady Gaga says on Facebook that “I can’t stop crying. We did it kids” in reference to marriage victory in NY. She also took this fabulous photo with her crew saying, “The revolution is ours […]

Posted in: Divas, People, Politics & Activism 14 years ago 1

New York Votes In Marriage Equality Act, Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry

Good news everyone! The State of New York just got the extra vote they needed to enact the Marriage Equality Act. It’s a done deal. As the final votes passed the crowd in the chamber […]

Posted in: News & Rumors, Politics & Activism 14 years ago 11

VIDEO: President Obama Speaks at the 2011 LGBT Dinner in New York

President Obama speaks on marriage and states rights.

Posted in: Videos 14 years ago 0

Illinois Civil Unions Go Live

Civil unions in Illinois went into effect today and there was a ceremony in downtown Chicago with Gov. Quinn and Rahm Emanuel to celebrate.

I’ve included some videos, news and photo links. I’ll update as more media comes forward.

Posted in: News & Rumors, Politics & Activism, Videos 14 years ago 0

VIDEO: First Civil Union Issued in Illinois

  Civil Unions take effect today in Illinois and the first couple to receive theirs is Janean Watkins and Lakeesha Harris! Congratulations ladies! read more

Posted in: News & Rumors, Videos 14 years ago 0

FOF #1384 – Saturday Night Rapture

The Rapture is a perfect slacker holiday- it means not having to wash the dishes, file your taxes or show up to vote, since you know, the world is going to end. Why bother doing anything at all?

Today our friend and blogger Michael Lehet joins us, to take a look at the Rapture and all the hot, fiery brimestone news.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 4

FOF #1383 – Jumping the Broom

Someone’s getting married! Don’t get too excited, it’s not me.

Today our friend blogger Michael Lehet is finally tying the knot to his longtime boyfriend Darryl, in a wedding we think is going to rival any Tyler Perry movie.

Join us as we talk about tying the knot with your boo and much more.

Posted in: Podcast 14 years ago 5

VIDEO: Heather Has Two Gravities

This is the funniest anti-marriage equality video I’ve seen in a long time. Was it produced by the Colbert Report?

Posted in: Videos 14 years ago 3

FOF #1382 – Gay Divorce, Canada Dry

One of the biggest challenges facing marriage equality anywhere is that legislators often overlook divorce and international law.

Today’s show is all about Gay Divorce. One of our long time listeners, Wayne Hicks found love and had a Civil Partnership in the UK, but when a fight erupted in Canada, he found himself on the street without legal protection because their union was called a partnership and not a marriage.

Posted in: Interviews, Podcast, Politicians/Activists 14 years ago 10