Wisconsin Declares Ban on Same-Sex Marriage is Unconstitutional
On Friday, June 6 a federal judge ruled Wisconsin’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
issue: Lesbian Rights
Republicans Plan to Reach Out to Women By Avoiding Facts
“During this election year, you can expect to see a change in tone in many political ads. If you’re wondering if this means that they’ll finally be less dumb, I’m sorry to disappoint; they are, unfortunately, going to get even more dumb, because conservative strategists have decided that the best way to reach ladies is to avoid facts and instead appeal to emotions.”
LGBT #RealPay
April 8th recognizes part of the economic disparity women struggle with, and our #RealPay campaign has tried to suss out how race and other societal realities put women at a considerable financial disadvantage. But there is another layer to the way pay discrimination works: LGBT-identified individuals are much more economically vulnerable than their straight counterparts.1 Read more …
Some History Behind Women’s History Month
I’ve always liked the saying, “Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History.” It’s been in my mind as we observe Women’s History Month during the month of March.
Attorney General Eric Holder Continues Extension of Federal Benefits to Married Same-Sex Couples
Attorney General Holder’s historic directive to all members of the Department of Justice ensures that same-sex couples in valid marriages receive the same privileges, protections, and rights as opposite-sex couples under federal law.