Colorado civil unions bill fails in the House because of legislative inaction

Late last night, the Colorado Civil Union Act failed in the Colorado House when lawmakers did not bring the bill to a vote.

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Colorado House Committee to vote on civil union bill on Thursday

Colorado's House Judiciary Committee, widely seen as the largest obstacle to the passage of civil unions this year, will vote on the civil union bill this Thursday.

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WATCH: Rory’s Story

Freedom to Marry's partners Marriage Equality Ireland produced a touching a video demonstrating why civil partnerships are no substitute for marriage.

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For Some Couples, Once Was Not Enough

While hundreds and hundreds of same-sex couples are wed in New York, some of these same couples had already committed to each other in other ways.

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Illinois issues over 1,600 civil unions in the first month

In the month of June, over 1,600 civil unions were issued by the state of Illinois, according to statewide LGBT advocacy group, Equality Illinois.

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Illinois Civil Unions Begin

Illinois' civil union law went into effect earlier this week. The law provides responsibilities and protections for same-sex couples and is a step towards marriage.

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