9 Senate Democrats who announced their support for the freedom to marry this week
Posted on Apr 01, 2013 at 03:29 pm
In the past week, nine U.S. Senators have announced their support for the freedom to marry, explaining how their views have evolved and how they have come to understand that now is the time to stand on the Right Side of History.
Montana Senator Max Baucus applauds state Democrats’ freedom to marry plank
Posted on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:00 am
Last week, the Montana Democratic Party approved a freedom to marry plank in the official party platform. Now, MT Senator Max Baucus, who voted to approve the so-called Defense of Marriage Act in 1996, is applauding the decision.
Four new state Democratic Party platforms endorse the freedom to marry
Posted on Jun 11, 2012 at 09:35 am
In the past week, the state Democratic Party organizations in Pennsylvania, Montana, Texas and Wisconsin have modified their official platforms to include a plank calling for the freedom to marry.
The state of Marriage Equality in 2011
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 at 03:30 pm
After a 2010 with few marriage equality measures contested outside the courtroom, 2011 will likely see a number of battles state by state across the country.
ACLU to pursue lawsuit for same-sex couples
Posted on Dec 13, 2010 at 02:00 pm
The ACLU is moving forward with a lawsuit against the state of Montana demanding same-sex couples be granted the same equal protections as married couples.
Montana GOP Senator proposes to strike anti-LGBT law
Posted on Sep 22, 2010 at 01:30 pm
Republican State Senator John Brueggeman of Polson is taking a stand on LGBT rights, and is proposing a bill which would strike language from Montana law which prohibits homosexuality.
ACLU sues Montana over domestic partnership rights
Posted on Jul 23, 2010 at 01:59 pm
The ACLU on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Montana on behalf of several same-sex couples. The couples say the state denies them the same protections straight married couples receive in health care, end-of-life decision-making and inheritance.
Out candidates win from California to Maine
Posted on Jun 10, 2010 at 01:25 pm
Openly LGBT candidates won political races literally from coast to coast on Tuesday, with key wins in California, Montana and Maine.
Montana Court: Same-sex parent has custody rights
Posted on Sep 30, 2008 at 02:47 pm
September 30, 2008
A Missoula District Court judge on Monday confirmed Michelle Kulstad's custody rights to children she raised for years with a same-sex partner, who then sought sole custody when the relationship ended. “To discriminate further against Ms. Kulstad because of her sexual preference in this day and age is no different than telling a person to go to the back of the bus because of her skin color,” District Judge Ed McLean wrote. [Link]
Court rules church unlawful in campaign against marriage equality
Posted on Oct 02, 2006 at 12:12 pm
October 2, 2006
The church became an "incidental campaign committee" by holding meetings, distributing petitions, and being involved in political activities. [link]