Fri 18 Jun 2010
June is Pride month and so it’s time for our round-up of the latest news and developments affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Here are some of the top stories:
The counting has begun: The 2010 U.S. Census will be the first to report counts of both same-sex partners and same-sex spouses. The Williams Institute at UCLA reports that while the 2010 Census did not ask about sexual orientation or gender identity, LGBT people living with a spouse or partner were able to identify their relationship by checking either “husband or wife” or “unmarried partner” box.
To have and to hold: Same sex marriage is now legal in five states (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, and New Hampshire) and the District of Columbia. In addition, a number of states offer civil unions or domestic partnerships. In California, the outcome of a federal court case will determine the constitutional validity of […]
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