February 22, 2025
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SSAB: Individuals in same-sex marriages should not wait to submit applications for Social Security benefits if they believe they are eligible

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON — Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Social Security and Medicare benefits may soon be available to same-sex couples in the District of Columbia and the 13 states recognizing same-sex marriage. June 26,  in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court ruled Section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional, finding…

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DOD announces same-sex spouse benefits

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Today, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees. The announcement stated: After a review of the department’s benefit policies following the Supreme Court’s ruling that Section Three of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, and in…

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New study on psychological benefits of same-sex marriage to be presented at APA annual convention Aug. 3

Steve Lee, Editor05 mins

SAN DIEGO — New research on the psychological benefits of same-sex marriage from the Rockway Institute for LGBT Psychology & Public Policy at Alliant International University has been selected for presentation at the American Psychological Association (APA) annual convention July 31-Aug. 4 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. The findings will be presented during…

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Charlie Morgan act advances in Senate

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON –  Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-NH) legislation to extend benefits to same-sex military couples cleared a major legislative hurdle yesterday after it passed the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee on a bipartisan voice vote. The Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act would update and expand federal benefits for legally married, same-sex veteran couples and help put…

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Letters

LGBT Weekly07 mins

To my fellow Republicans. Enough already! Let’s worry about what’s important and win some elections Dear Editor, Last week I heard a joke – not for the first time – about the Republican Party. The commentator said the “… Republican Party is in favor of shrinking government so that it’ll fit in my bedroom.” Unfortunately,…

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Leave no one behind

LGBT Weekly07 mins

Thanks to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling on the marriage cases last week, we would be justified in letting out a sigh of relief that LGBT equality is finally becoming a reality and this month’s Pride celebration is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our recent successes. Among the most wonderful new additions to our…

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Speaker John A. Pérez, Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin lead first-ever California National Guard contingent in L.A. Pride parade

Steve Lee, Editor23 mins

LOS ANGELES — For the first time, a delegation from the California National Guard, led by its Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, took part in L.A. Pride, joining Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles), the first openly gay person elected official to lead a state house, in yesterdays Pride Parade. The California National…

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