SCOTUS Won’t Hear Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Appeal

Justices reject Houston-based case in Monday toss-out

"...in its fight to secure full rights for married same-sex couples, despite Monday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court..."

Dec. 4, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

State Supreme Court Reconsiders Same-Sex Benefits

The state's high court will take up a case questioning the legality of "taxpayer-funded benefits" for same-sex spouses

"...Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments in a same-sex marriage case in which two Houston plaintiffs (Jack Pidgeon..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Military Forces Back Down on Same-sex Benefits

Finally - federal benefits for all

"...night, the Texas National Guard will finally begin processing benefits for same sex spouses within the military...."

Nov. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Marriage Equality Good for Economy

Same-sex marriage would add $181 million to state, local economy

"...Is legalizing same-sex marriage in Texas not only equity, but good fiscal..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Department of Defense… of Marriage

LGBT military spouses made to jump through hoops for federal benefits

"...to take down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act on June 26, same-sex couples in the armed..."

Nov. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Court Rules on Marriage Equality

DOMA struck down, Prop 8 dismissed on standing

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

June 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Marriage Equality Suffers Blow

Texas Supreme Court sends same-sex marriage benefits case back to Harris County

"...The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday, June 30, that same-sex marriages are not entitled to spousal benefits. The decision,..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

5th Circuit Considers Marriage Equality

Judges question state's argument that marriage is for procreation

"...Gay marriage is tantamount to an irresponsible "social experiment," argued Texas..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Marriage Equality Comes to Texas

But is it here to stay?

"...officials, yet spurred renewed hope for those fighting for marriage equality...."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

(UPDATED) Abbott: Domestic Partner Benefits Unconstitutional

Opinion: Benefits create legal status similar to marriage

"...that Texas cities, counties, and school districts cannot offer benefits to domestic partners. According to Abbott, such benefits violate..."

April 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

You Make Your Marriage 'Sacred,' Not the State

"...that's Tom Tomorrow's objective, right?) The "sacred institution of marriage" is a term that has peppered recent rhetoric concerning..."

Nov. 24, 2003 Postmarks

Get the State out of the Marriage Business

"...religious right and homophobics, and their unholy war against same-sex marriage in the guise of Proposition 2, it has..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Marriage Equality Rights on Trial

Texas' Supreme Court should issue a ruling by June

"...arguments last Wednesday on the legality of Houston's spousal benefits policy, which grants all married couples – gay and..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Meanwhile, in Houston

Same-sex marriage benefits case heats up with new lawsuit

"...its Mayor Sylvester Turner in an effort to save same-sex spousal benefits for city employees. This comes less than..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Tuesday News Gay on a Wednesday: Feb. 1

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

"...make the list of lesbianiest cities, but there's good same-sex marriage news, a push for trans-rights in the military,..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Get Down to Your Civvies!

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

"...them: What is your position on civil union between same-sex partners? So… Who do you think responded with this..."

Dec. 6, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...tail end of the regular legislative session. Days later, same-sex marriage suffered a blow from the state's Supreme Court..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Common Law

Same-sex relationships & incapacity

"...I have been in a same-sex relationship for 3 years. What rights, if any, does..."

June 2, 2006 Column by Brandy Wingate

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

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

"...on the Voting Rights Act or the Defense of Marriage Act...."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

BREAKING: SCOTUS Will Hear Prop 8 Case

The Supreme Court will take on marriage equality for first time

"...of California’s Proposition 8 – the law that overturned same-sex marriage in that state...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

A Question of Fairness

Austin voters will have another chance to broaden city insurance coverage

"...the amendment that made the already prohibited condition of same-sex marriage even more illegal by embalming it into the..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Stopping the Nonsense

The No Nonsense campaign gears up to derail the national anti-gay crusade

"...in a statewide battle against a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions, former Austin state Rep. Glen..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...Management Agency to prevent the agency from terminating housing benefits for hurricane evacuees without first adequately explaining its decisions,"..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: December 3

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Court again declined to issue orders on any pending marriage equality case today, instead deciding to fulfill their life-long..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: January 21

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...delegate Sam Arora is claiming that his infamous 2011 marriage equality reversal wasn’t actually a 180-degree shift. He estimates..."

Jan. 21, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Gay Corporate Texas

When it comes to equality, a surprising number of major Texas companies are downright liberal

"...– at least not before a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage goes before voters Nov. 8 – but who..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The AggreGAYtor: February 6

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...one-up us. First with Idris Elba and now with marriage equality. Show-offs...."

Feb. 6, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...While Texas is still stubbornly defending its same-sex marriage ban, under the 2013 Supreme Court ruling that..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

No, Really. I Can't Quit You.

State tries to block gay divorce

"...Same-sex marriage is banned in Texas, and that means same..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The AggreGAYtor: January 30

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan plans to hold a mass same-sex wedding to protest the proposed state constitutional ban...."

Jan. 30, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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