Saturday, October 11, 2008
Gay Marriage Legal in Connecticut
Yesterday the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that same sex couples have a right to marry. Connecticut has now joined California and Massachusetts in allowing gay marriages.The New York Times reports:
The ruling, which cannot be appealed and is to take effect on Oct. 28, held that a state law limiting marriage to heterosexual couples, and a civil union law intended to provide all the rights and privileges of marriage to same-sex couples, violated the constitutional guarantees of equal protection under the law.
Striking at the heart of discriminatory traditions in America, the court — in language that often rose above the legal landscape into realms of social justice for a new century — recalled that laws in the not-so-distant past barred interracial marriages, excluded women from occupations and official duties, and relegated blacks to separate but supposedly equal public facilities...
Read the whole article here.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
CODEPINK
For some good policital information go to the CODEPINK websiteand/or to their blog.
From thier website:
CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration’s fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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