Today, the White House released the following statement from President Barack Obama on the Senate passage of the Violence Against Women Act: “Today the Senate passed a strong bipartisan bill to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. This important step shows what we can do when we come together across party lines to…
(CNN) — The Illinois Senate will vote Thursday — Valentine’s Day — on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. Because Democrats have supermajority control of the General Assembly, the measure is expected to be approved. After the Senate vote, the measure would be considered by the House. Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, has indicated he would…
(CNN) — Same-sex marriage in France came one step closer to legality Tuesday, as lawmakers in the lower house of parliament approved a controversial bill that would extend the right to marry and adopt to same-sex couples. The measure was voted through in the National Assembly by 329 in favor to 229 against, with 10…
The First Lady of San Diego makes a video supporting tonight’s Mardi Gras!! Her legion of volunteers will be helping with the charitable event.
