MONTGOMERY–Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit denied the Alabama Attorney General’s motion for a stay in Searcy v. Strange and Strawser v. Strange. Last month, U.S. District Judge Callie V.S. Granade struck down Alabama’s discriminatory constitutional amendment banning same-sex couples from marrying. With today’s ruling, loving, committed same-sex couples can…
Today, the United States Supreme Court denied the State of Florida’s motion for a stay of an August federal court ruling that overturned the state’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples. The order means the stay expires at the end of the day Jan. 5. Same-sex couples will be free to marry in Florida once…
Just as same-sex marriages had started to proceed in Alaska the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay halting the weddings for now. The Washington Blade reported that according to the two-page order, same-sex weddings are stayed until Friday at 12 p.m. Pacific Time (3 p.m. Eastern Time) to give state…
The Fourth Circuit Court has refused to stay its decision striking Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, which means LGBT couples might be able to marry as soon as next week. The Washington Post reported that opponents of the law said they will ask the Supreme Court to stay the decision before marriages could start Aug….
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God – this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! In Galatians 5 there is a list called the Fruit of the Spirit. As we stay connected to…
BANGKOK — Popular gay tourists hubs in Bangkok have remained quiet and near empty following Thailand’s recent military coup and the nightly curfew, reports GayAsiaNews.com. Silom, the Thai capital’s bustling business district which is where most local and international gay men and women hang around at the night only clubs and bars now has a…
As a progressive, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! How quickly the seasons make their full circle and the rhythm of life continues. As many of you know,…
The string of victories for marriage equality since the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop. 8 have the LGBT community understandably excited, and some pundits surprisingly unhinged. David Cohen and Dahlia Lithwick of Slate have declared “It’s over” of the court debate. Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post’s blog…
Global Entertainment Properties 1, LLC, (GEP) producers of The Complete Frida Kahlo exhibition, today announced an extension of the exhibition in San Diego through June 8. The exhibition, on display at historic NTC at Liberty Station, was originally planned to be in San Diego through Jan. 19, with San Diego being the first stop on…
Ignoring the rumors of unrest amongst the locals, we have arrived in Bangkok for a few days before heading north to quieter and cooler Chiang Mai. As usual, we soon skip the tourist areas and wander around the ordinary neighborhoods. At our age we often have to stop for a drink or ice cream. Business…
