Department of Defense… of Marriage

LGBT military spouses made to jump through hoops for federal benefits

"...U.S. Supreme Court ruled to take down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act on June 26, same-sex..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Court Rules on Marriage Equality

DOMA struck down, Prop 8 dismissed on standing

"...rights, this morning the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional. The court also dismissed..."

June 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News AggreGAYte for the Week of April 21

All the gay news AggreGAYte we can muster

"...it to you. So open wide for a melange of some of the biggest LGBT stories you might have..."

April 21, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Point Austin: A Moment of Celebration

It's a long road, but we can walk it together

"...basic task at the Capitol Tuesday night, where thousands of people responded to the heroic determination of Sen. Wendy..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Michael King

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...boiled with the abortion debate, lawmakers and civil rights activists occasionally looked up to absorb the impact of two..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Wisdom of Deacon Talton

Rep. Robert Talton's testimony on gay foster parents before the State Affairs committee.

"...for clarity, are taken from an April 22 meeting of the House Committee on State Affairs, at which Rep...."

May 2, 2003 News Feature

An Array of Votes

How Rose voted and whom he crossed

"...GOP-controlled House? You get Rep. Patrick Rose, a lot of angry people from both parties, and votes that are..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Letters at 3AM

The institution of marriage has been undone by the changes brought about by modern technology and therefore has nothing to fear from the legalization of gay marriages.

"...are also married -- how does that threaten your marriage? If you have kids, how do those two unknown..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Tuesday News Gay: January 24

Droppin' a deuce with Dan...

"...continue trailing forward nationwide! Learn what's happening on the marriage equality front, HIV-rights and where a lady can drop..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

To a More Perfect Union: U.S. v. Windsor

A deeply personal examination of 2013's landmark Supreme Court gay marriage case.

"...On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States came out swinging against the Defense..."

June 8, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

A Wild and Precious Life: A Memoir by Edie Windsor

The life of a same-sex marriage hero sparkles in this collaborative memoir

"...As an avowed fan of the Old LGBTQ People Telling You About Their Lives..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

Tuesday News Gay: Feb. 28

Lots of low-down dirty down-lowers in this week's news round-up.

"...and an Indiana transphobe got their comeuppance. Plus, lots of great news if you love gay marriage! Let the..."

Feb. 28, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Where Do the Queers Go from Here?

Texas LGBTQ civil rights activists face a wild ride forward

"...Texas' draconian Senate Bill 5, and the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a number of rulings, including..."

June 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post

BREAKING: DOMA Unconstitutional… Again

Oops, they did it again

"...A Republican-appointed judge in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled DOMA unconstitutional. The chances of this..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Liz Williams

Naked City

The governor's political, not personal, sleeping arrangements deserve exposure

"...On Tuesday morning, a small group of protesters (almost outnumbered by reporters and photographers) gathered at..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Military Forces Back Down on Same-sex Benefits

Finally - federal benefits for all

"...As of late last night, the Texas National Guard will finally..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Supreme Court Considers Same-Sex Divorce

Should Austin couple married out of state be granted divorce here?

"...a Texas to grant a divorce, must the state actually recognize a couple's marriage? And, does the Texas Attorney..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Tuesday News Gay on a Wednesday: Feb. 1

This week's LGBT news round-up has good news all around!

"...unicorns, because not only did Austin make the list of lesbianiest cities, but there's good same-sex marriage news, a..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...omnibus late-train bills. What follows is a preliminary snapshot of the major bills we've been tracking most closely this..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...most produced play in the country. The play spoke of the commonality across small town America and the shared..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...in the Texas legislature grabs headlines, the Supreme Court of the United States has not been idle. This morning,..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Waiting Game

The SCOTUS contemplates marriage equality, but should they?

"...growing up queer in small town Texas, the promise of love eventually soured. Guilt and self-loathing popped the bubbles..."

March 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

TPPF, Jim DeMint, Milton Friedman, and Me

Lunch and school choice with unholy free market triumvirate

"...Public Policy Foundation gathering, as the movers and shakers of the conservative think tank sat in conclave with arch-Republican..."

March 31, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Where in the World Is Andreas Fabis' Heart?

Austinite's new website charts bi-cultural couples worldwide

"...up with someone from Kazakhstan? Does some fair daughter of icy Greenland have a serious Thing going with some..."

Dec. 11, 2013 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD Reverses on Domestic Partner Benefits

District will review decision in wake of recent SCOTUS rulings

"...the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act, it's business as usual for Austin..."

June 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Didn't Anyone Else Notice This?

Barack in Kimmelland: Sway away from the gays...

"...for Your Mama" shirt and wore it to band practice and declared "Divided we stand!" to my Clintonian gaywad..."

June 24, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Dacia Saenz

Get Down to Your Civvies!

Who's camp is campier? With whom would you most likely camp? Who will make you the happiest camper?

"...OK, so you've got a group of Democratic politicians running for president in a room (no..."

Dec. 6, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Begala Blusters About Biden

Clinton confidante complains that Hillary was not deeply involved in vice-presidential selection process.

"...UT alum and professional Clintonite Paul Begala is a nice, intelligent guy and..."

Aug. 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

"...Greg Abbott announced that he is running for governor of Texas in 2014. No shock, since this has clearly..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Guest blogger professor Dana Cloud answers Frank's post

"...[Editor's Note: Welcome our special guest blogger, UT prof Dana Cloud. We invited Dana to respond to Frank..."

Oct. 27, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

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