San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Marriage is a unique institution between one man, one woman, say bishops; Defense of marriage does not allow 'unjust discrimination' against homosexual persons; Marriage must be strengthened, not redefined.

The deal helps ensure long-term water reliability. "This package of bills will help safeguard one of this state’s most precious commodities for decades to come," said Sanders.

The ruling came in response to a lawsuit brought by the antigay group Wisconsin Family Action.

SDSU students marched to show the California state government that cuts on higher education funding will no longer be tolerated.

ENDA would address discrimination in the workplace by making it illegal to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to promote an employee based on the person’s sexual orientation or gender identity at companies with 15 or more employees. In 29 states across America, it is still legal to fire someone based on his or her sexual orientation, and in 38 states, it is still legal to fire someone for being transgender.

City Controller Anisse Parker, although the winner last night, is clearly gearing up for what is sure to be a highly contested race.

Maine was poised to become the fifth state in the United States to recognize same-sex marriage in May 2009, after the measure was passed by the state Senate and House of Representatives and signed into law by Governor John Baldacci. The issue was placed on the statewide ballot after opponents to marriage equality submitted sufficient signatures for a people’s veto referendum.

Said Bauer, "Barack Obama in 2008 carried Virginia, carried New Jersey and won the 23rd House District in New York. His party now has massively lost Virginia and is fighting for its life in strongly Democratic New Jersey and in New York."

"Enough is enough," said Equality California Executive Director Geoff Kors. "A minority group should never have to defend its rights at the ballot box."

Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins today praised the citizens of Maine for exercising their right to a "People's Veto" and affirming marriage as the union of a man and a woman.