Microsoft donates $100 k for gay partners effort

(, Wash.) Corp. has donated $100,000 to the campaign supporting more rights for .

That’s the largest single donation in favor of 71, which asks voters to approve or reject a new law that expands for and . is based …

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Uruguay clears way for gay adoptions

(Montevideo, Uruguay) Uruguay is clearing the way for to adopt children.

The ’s Wednesday makes Uruguay the first country in to allow and the opportunity to adopt.

The now will decide when the law takes effect. The change is supported by …

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Anti-domestic partner referendum makes ballot

(, Wash.) A on an expansion of Washington’s domestic law for has qualified for the November ballot, said Monday.

The “everything but ” measure broadens recognition of by granting and all the remaining state-provided benefits presently extended only to married …

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Gay marriage now key issue for Corzine

Gov. has made “ ” for and a prominent piece of his , taking another step in his on the issue and encouraging -rights who hope to see same- approved in New Jersey this year.

In public and , , who as recently as 2006 said he believed should be between a man and a , has touted his support of same- .

In raising the issue, he has tried to draw a bright-line divide with his , Christopher J. Christie, who has said he would a bill allowing and to wed.

“We believe that government should allow the to marry whomever they ,” said in his general-election speech June 2.

At a - later in , N.J., referred to his campaign and told cheering : “ is on the ballot. Are you going to help us make it come to pass in New Jersey?”

His campaign posted a video clip online showing the event.

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Lawyers: Gay couples’ rights justify injunction San Jose Mercury New

SAN FRANCISCO—Two high- are arguing that any bureaucratic caused by suspending California’s same- ban is outweighed by the ongoing being suffered by and .

and , who represented opposing sides in the 2000 presidential , v. Gore, filed papers Thursday buttressing their argument that Proposition 8 should be lifted while a challenging the voter-approved measure in court.

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Census study of gay married couples finds similarities to husband-and-wife couples

— whether you are or straight — may be the great among American , according to a new that offers a first-ever look at the nation’s same- who say they are spouses.

Married average about 50 years old, and about four in 10 have kids living at home. The average couple pulls down a little over $90,000 a year and four in five own their home.

That doesn’t just fit the nation’s 56 million husband-and-wife . It also closely fits the roughly 340,000 where call themselves husbands, or consider themselves wives.

In the of the nation’s widening over whether same- should be allowed to marry, the U.S. Census Bureau has quietly completed a of U.S. lesbian and who describe themselves as married. With same- likely to be legal in as many as six states by Jan. 1, the study could add another layer to the .

Many of those gay and lesbian live in states where they cannot legally marry, and may be checking the spouse box on their form to reflect a domestic , a or where two lives have been merged into one .

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Male couple snookers NYC into officially marrying them

Nelson and Jason Stenson, both biologically male, married in late May in , thanks to a card.

It is illegal for and to marry in New York, though the state recognizes same- marriages performed elsewhere. But Nelson used his card for …

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MD State AG studies recognizing out of state gay nuptials

Douglas F. Gansler is exploring whether same- marriages performed in other states can be recognized in Maryland, a move that could open an avenue for of and who have been rebuffed by the courts and legislature here.

The puts Gansler - a and of same- - in a difficult position. clearly defines as between a man and a , but the state also adheres to a long-standing legal that generally acknowledges married elsewhere.

-rights say the ability to marry would not only strengthen their but confer hundreds of rights, benefits and responsibilities on them, including community , over of a spouse and an obligation to pay child support.

For many married same- living in Maryland, the issue isn’t just a legal but deeply personal.
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Marriage Equality and Religious Freedom Win in Key Statehouse Vote In New Hampshire

Committee of to advance HB73

— Today the house and committee of conference in the legislature voted in favor of a bill that will advance the to marry while ensuring .

HB73 is a bill that will uphold the to of , while complimenting previously passed bills that grant to same- . Today’ of conference decision treats and as well as of with and . The on HB73 is expected to be voted on by the full legislature on June 3rd. 

“We remain confident that will become law this year, and 73 is an important final step in that effort,” said Mo the of to Marry. “Individual and religious are values. We expect the House and to now for 73 as reported out by the committee of conference. This is a very positive step and we remain optimistic that we will see for thousands of and signed into law by the Governor.”

The to marry for , partnered with religious protections in HB73 is supported by Governor Lynch, the State , the committee of conference, and the majority of residents.

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Gay? Lesbian? Looking fabulous and over 50?

The Sexual Team at Public Development are currently in the process of producing a guide about /sexual and the over .
The guide will contain photography of individuals and that will tell some story about their to , sexual , and sexual well being.
The will have over the shots - they can be subtle in or more edgy - depending on how want to be.
Most of the photography is taking place in ’s homes, but it could also happen outside (it’s just weather dependant). The photography is taking place at the end of June.
The Sexual Team are looking for and and individual and men, aged between 50 and 80, who are willing to volunteer to be .
If you think that you, or you and your fit the bill and would like to take part in this empowering project, contact Josanne Cowell, Sexual Advisor at Josanne.Cowell@manchester.nhs.uk or call her on 0161 882 2309.
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