This is big news. Although Rep. Gutierrez had initially introduced CIR legislation that omitted us, he is now committing to include us! (Thanks, maybe to the Senate's Democrat-only "framework" for comprehensive immigration reform?)
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The author presents calculations to support the position that the total number of same-sex binational couples with one U.S. citizen partner is far greater than the ubiquitously quoted "36,000."
The article explains the origin and the flaws of the 36,000 number and proposed that when we advocate for UAFA, we should stop using the outdated figure and use instead a range of 50,000 - 100,000.
The article explains the origin and the flaws of the 36,000 number and proposed that when we advocate for UAFA, we should stop using the outdated figure and use instead a range of 50,000 - 100,000.
New DOMA Lawsuit is the Most Exciting Yet (Emma Ruby Sachs)
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OnBorrowedTime 427 days ago
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com)
The author discusses the state of Massachusetts' recent federal lawsuit challenging federal the Defense of Marriage Act by using a "states' rights" argument often used by conservatives.
The author believes that this lawsuit is one of the most likely to succeed for that reason.
"We've been in a kind of legal blitz on the Defense of Marriage Act recently. But, in the three lawsuits filed, yesterday's challenge might have the highest chance of success."..
The author believes that this lawsuit is one of the most likely to succeed for that reason.
"We've been in a kind of legal blitz on the Defense of Marriage Act recently. But, in the three lawsuits filed, yesterday's challenge might have the highest chance of success."..
Mr President We Are Not an Interest Group
Posted by
OnBorrowedTime 449 days ago
(http://www.unitingamericanfamilies.net)
The administrator of Uniting American Families argues that fundamental civil rights ought not be considered "an interest group" and that perhaps that consideration by the Obama White House is what's holding us back.
It points out that public opinion polls show that Americans favoring either civil unions or marriage for all citizens constitute a large majority, and that those opposing any legal recognition for same-sex relationships consistently account for 30% or less of poll respondents.
It points out that public opinion polls show that Americans favoring either civil unions or marriage for all citizens constitute a large majority, and that those opposing any legal recognition for same-sex relationships consistently account for 30% or less of poll respondents.
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Promoting public awareness of the need for fairness in immigration policy particularly as it relates to the rights of same-sex bi-national couples in the United States who seek equal immigration rights; Providing information regarding political issues relating to gay immigration equality issues, rights and policy.