ACLU Sues Utah for Ignoring Gay Marriages

After a federal judge in Utah overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban on December 20th -- deeming it unconstitutional as it violates gay and lesbian couples' rights, the U.S. Supreme court decided to grant Utah an emergency stay that not only halted same-sex marriages but cut off the benefits of all married couples.

As a result of this devastating action, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has proceeded in suing the state of Utah, in hopes of having full benefits restored for couples while the issuing of marriage licenses' takes a back burner -- but hopefully not for long.

Read more here.

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GMA Host Robin Roberts' End of the Year "Coming Out" Party

Good Morning America host Robin Roberts, had a sentimental moment on her Face Book page when she thanked those that stood by her during her tragic health issues and one in particular; her girlfriend of 10 years Amber Laign!

Congrats to good health and continued blessings within your covenant, Ms. Roberts.

#Onward

#Upward

#WhatAWay2EndTheYear

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Utah Commits To Marriage Equality

Hawaii became the 16th state to legalize same-sex marriage, New Mexico followed suit as the 17th state, and astonishingly Utah came rolling in as the 18th state! 

It's like a ripple effect, it's like cause and effect, it's like the countdown to New Years Day.

#ItsLikeEquality 

#ItsLikeJustice

#ItsLikeCivilRights

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Illinois Becomes 15th State to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

                                                                         Picture by Slate.com

Yesterday the Illinois General Assembly passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, making this officially the 15th state to do so. 

Gov. Pat Quinn has previously stated he will sign the bill into law when it reaches his desk.

And who dares to become the 16th state?

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New Jersey 14th State to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

Yesterday, the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state of New Jersey has become reality! 

The Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie fought vehemently to delay the process from moving forward, but the highest court in the state had the last say and recognized same-sex marriage as constitutional under the law. This makes New Jersey the 14th state to legalize same-sex marriage.

A spokesman for Christie said that he will comply with the ruling, though he doesn't like it. 

In the end this was indeed the most lawful thing to do. Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Cory Booker who's headed to the U.S. Senate after winning a special election to fill the seat of the late Frank. R. Lautenberg, is only the 4th African American to EVER be elected to the U.S. Senate and will marry his first same-sex couple on Monday at 12:01am.

With liberty and justice for all. #JerseyPride

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Kleenex for Amazingly Beautiful Wedding Nuptials

The nuptials between these two guys Devon and Jordan, was so emotionally beautiful I just had to share with you. 

Click here to view video of the heart-string pulling wedding vows, between two people very much in love.

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Father Disowns Daughter for Disowning Gay Son

This letter from a concerned father to his daughter, disputes her claim for kicking her son Chad out of the home. In the letter the father disowns his daughter the way she disowned her son, simply because he came out to her as gay. 

Many kudos to this parent for taking a stand for gay rights, while teaching his daughter a meaningful lesson in the process.

The letter reads - Dear Christine: 

"I'm disappointed in you as a daughter. You're correct that we have a "shame in the family", but mistaken about what it is. Kicking Chad out of your home simply because he told you he was gay is the real "abomination" here. A parent disowning her child is what goes "against nature. "

"The only intelligent thing I heard you saying in all this was that "you didn't raise your son to be gay." Of course you didn't. He was born this way and didn't choose it any more than he being left-handed. You however, have made a choice of being hurtful, narrow-minded and backward. So, while we are in the business of disowning our children, I think I'll take this moment to say goodbye to you. I now have a fabulous (as the gay put it) grandson to raise, and I don't have time for heartless B-word of a daughter."

"If you find your heart, give us a call."

-Dad

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2nd New Mexico County Makes History

It took one couple to ignite the change for marriage equality within a New Mexico county, and that couple is Jen and Angelique Neuman! 

This couple devoted 20 years of their lives together and now that Jen (seen-r) is faced with life-threatening brain cancer, forcing the couple into precaution mode they sought marriage justice for the sake of their family.

This couple is amazing to me and I thank NCLR, for helping this family attain not only protection for their family, but also for the many others who will come after. This is one of those bittersweet moments, when there's triumph and sadness at the same time. Where something good comes from the bad. 

To this loving couple of 20 years, words probably can't express completely the grief that is now upon you, but I am truly grateful for your contribution to our American society. Thank you for making your bad/good. Congrats!

#Humbly #Sadly #SendingPrayers

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