New Study Released During National Save for Retirement Week Documents How Lack of Federal Recognition for Same-Sex Couples Reduces Their Retirement Income and Survivor Benefits
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this year, the state of Iowa legalized same-sex marriages after a 10-year ban, putting Iowa on the nation's map. As a result of the ruling, the Des Moines Marriott Downtown has created an exciting opportunity for all couples to make the commitment of a lifetime at their luxurious downtown property.
EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- With legislation pending from the Obama administration regarding the repeal of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, and the nation's capital likely to become the latest jurisdiction where gays and lesbians can legally wed, West LegalEdcenter now offers programming by the National LGBT Bar Association - presented by Celesq® AttorneysEd Center - on gender-based diversity issues.
There are 11 days left until Tuesday November 3rd, and Governor Corzine supporters are hard at work to make sure he wins on Election Day. On Wednesday night, volunteers gathered in the West Orange office to call HRC members to let them know HRC has endorsed Governor Corzine. Roger Rosen and Gary Hilbert have been [...]
Yesterday was the last day to sign-up to testify at the upcoming hearings on marriage equality in the District of Columbia and moments ago the Council released the witness list. 269 people are planning to present testimony to the Committee — a full 100 on the first day (Monday the 26th) and 169 more the [...]
I neglected to post this the other day… incredible video of Phil Spooner, an 86-year-old WWII vet who testified in support of marriage equality before the Maine legislature earlier this year. Watch the video and go to protectmaineequality.org/philipspooner to get involved!
On October 26, 2009, SistersTalk Radio will celebrate one year of providing political commentary, entertainment news and celebrity interviews for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. One year and 100+ episodes later, SistersTalk Radio boasts over 400,000 downloads and an impressive and diverse roster of celebrity guests.
Oct. 22, 2009 â€" Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced plans to establish the nation’s first national resource center to assist communities across the country in their efforts to provide services and supports for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced plans to establish the nation's first national resource center to assist communities across the country in their efforts to provide services and supports for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Experts estimate that as many as 1.5 to 4 million LGBT individuals are age 60 and older.
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