On the one hand, we have a Federal judge saying that DOMA may be illegal...
"The denial of federal benefits to same-sex spouses cannot be justified simply by a distaste for or disapproval of same-sex marriage or a desire to deprive same-sex spouses of benefits available to other spouses in order to discourage them from exercising a legal right afforded them by a state," [Judge Stephen] Reinhardt [of the U.S. 9th Court of Appeals] wrote.On the other hand, we have a case that can't be brought to suit because of certain employment restrictions. So, no dice.
On the one hand, Gov. Schwarzenegger is finally speaking out and saying that we might be able to under Proposition 8.
On the other hand, gay marriage via legislative action in New York State is looking like something that will not happen until... groan... 2011.
On the one hand, Iowa will hear a same-sex marriage suit that looks likely to pass, Maine has unveiled a legislative bill to pass same-sex marriage, while New Hampshire is looking at two bills -- one to ban civil unions and one to pass gay marriage, Vermont is going to have a bill proposed this week or so, and there are several other states in the civil union/marriage fight this year...
On the other hand, we are not even sure the DP Registry in Cleveland will last the year (though it's gaining support).
Every step gained, another step behind. I'm hoping the gained steps are getting bigger, though.
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