Gay Marriage: Inciting a backlash, or dragging along too slowly?

[killersmom]

Wonderful wonderful news, Sara!! I am so happy!!!

[Lyle (Mooska)]

And didn't it happen on the same day of the Queen's 60th anniversary of becoming Queen?

Lots of good news for Queens!

[Cally]

  Yes, and the rally outside the Lords was only yards away from Westminster Abbey where the celebration service was being held.

[Lyle (Mooska)]

 Excellent!

[tfferg]

Tick for same-sex families

June 5, 2013 - 9:05PM
Vince Chadwick


Children of same-sex parents are doing as well or better than the rest of the population on a number of key health indicators.

That is the initial finding from the world's largest study on the children of same-sex parents, under way at Melbourne University.

The Australian Study of Child Health in Same-Sex Families collected data on 500 children nationwide, up to the age of 17.

(snip)

Of the 315 gay, lesbian and bisexual parents who completed the globally recognised Child Health Questionnaire, 80 per cent were women.

An interim report found there was no statistical difference between children of same-sex couples and the rest of the population on indicators including self-esteem, emotional behaviour and the amount of time spent with parents.

However, children of same-sex couples scored higher than the national average for overall health and family cohesion, measuring how well the family members get along.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd said the wellbeing of children had been ''the sole remaining obstacle'' to him supporting same-sex marriage, which he announced in a blog post last month.

Federal Parliament was to vote this week on Greens MP Adam Bandt's private member's bill to legalise same-sex marriage. However, a vote is now unlikely before the [September 14] election to allow more time for debate.

''Because of the situation that same-sex families find themselves in, they are generally more willing to communicate and approach the issues that any child may face at school, like teasing or bullying,'' lead researcher Dr Simon Crouch said.

''This fosters openness and means children tend to be more resilient. That would be our hypothesis.''

Mother of three Kate Coghlan concurred. ''We talk about everything: from how they were conceived to the different relationships that people have,'' the 39-year-old said. ''They are very accepting and more tolerating of diversity.''

Her partner, Susan Rennie, is the biological mother of Hannah, 8, and Xavier, 6, while Ms Coghlan gave birth to five-year-old Anouk. All three children were conceived through the same known donor.

Ms Coghlan was adopted, so she wanted her children to know as many of their family as possible, including their biological father.

''They say 'yes, we have got a dad; he just doesn't live with us','' she said.



Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/tick-for-samesex-families-20130605-2npxf.html#ixzz2VNx1izEa

[lislis]

http://www.people-press.org/2013/06/06/in-gay-marriage-debate-both-supporters-and-opponents-see-legal-recognition-as-inevitable/

In Gay Marriage Debate, Both Supporters and Opponents See Legal Recognition as 'Inevitable'

[fritzkep]

In standard Christian eschatology, the devil knows that he is doomed to defeat, but continues to struggle against God anyway.

Pity that those in the Religious Right are following the dark one's example.

[oilgun]

In standard Christian eschatology, the devil knows that he is doomed to defeat, but continues to struggle against God anyway.

Pity that those in the Religious Right are following the dark one's example.

hehehe, Is schatology anything like scatology?   

[fritzkep]

Just got back from a wedding, the daughter of my best friend in high school.

It was wonderful, and the highlight was when my friend's son got up to do a slow dance with his partner. I only found out tonight that they've been together for 7 years, and that if DOMA is struck down, they're thinking of getting married, since they live in Rhode Island where they both teach special ed.

No one batted an eyelash.

There is definitely a chance in attitude going on, even in Virginia.

[Lyle (Mooska)]

This is the group that brought the lawsuit against Prop 8 and has taken it all
the way to SCOTUS.

Supreme Court to Rule on Prop. 8: Decision Timing & Possible Outcomes
May 11, 2013
 
The Supreme Court is expected to rule by the end June on whether Proposition 8, California’s ban on marriage for gay and lesbian couples, violates the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Here’s what will happen:

The Court calendars days when it issues decisions. We don’t know what cases will be announced on any particular day, nor will we receive advance notice of any kind. Currently, possible dates for a ruling include this Thursday, June 13, and every Monday this month. The Court may add more decision days, and we’ll be sure to let you know if it does.

The decision will come down around 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT.

There are at least six ways the Court could rule. Check out AFER’s infographic of potential outcomes.

CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR A LARGER VERSION.

Here’s what could happen:

The Court still needs to issue decisions in 23 cases before its summer recess begins at the end of June. In addition to AFER’s case against Prop. 8, the Court is also considering a number of other high-profile cases—including those involving the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), affirmative action in public universities, the Voting Rights Act and the patenting of human genes.

And, if you’re in the Los Angeles area, please join us for a special event on Decision Day in West Hollywood, featuring attorneys who worked on the case against Prop. 8, gay and lesbian couples who want to get married, elected officials, community leaders and more.

Decision Day in West Hollywood

Presented By:
American Foundation for Equal Rights and the City of West Hollywood

The Supreme Court is set to rule on two marriage equality cases: one brought by AFER challenging Prop. 8, the initiative that took away the freedom to marry for gay and lesbian couples in California, and another brought by the ACLU challenging the Defense of Marriage Act.

The day the Court rules, we’ll gather together in West Hollywood to hear from gay and lesbian couples, the attorneys who worked on the case, elected officials, community leaders and more.

WHERE
... The Intersection of San Vicente Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood

WHEN
5:30 p.m. on the day the Supreme Court rules on Prop. 8

PARKING
Paid parking available in the Pacific Design Center and the West Hollywood Library
(enter on Melrose)

Wear red, white and blue to show your patriotism!

[fritzkep]

Ah, I'd love to be there then, Lyle.

[Lyle (Mooska)]

It would be good to see you, too, Fritz!