As DOMA heads for the Supreme Court, Romney wants more judges like Scalia

Oct. 19, 2012
If Mitt Romney wins the election and keeps his promise to name judges in the mold of Antonin Scalia, civil rights are in deep trouble at nation's court of last resort. 

Durbin favors repeal of Defense of Marriage Act

Dec. 23, 2011
Some U.S. senators will be looking to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act this coming year. The law prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriages.Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said he wants it repealed as it relates to federal benefits."

Civil unions may not offer solution for some same-sex couples

Jun. 1, 2011
As of June 1, couples around Illinois can enter civil unions. The news is particularly good for many in the gay and lesbian community, who don’t have the right to marry, but not everyone is celebrating.

Same sex couples protest tax status

Apr. 18, 2011
In some states many same-sex couples are using their returns to point out the effect that DOMA - The Defense of Marriage Act - has on their tax status. DOMA defines marriage as a relationship between a man and a woman. So same sex married couples cannot file federal joint tax returns.

Obama administration challenges the Defense of Marriage Act

Feb. 28, 2011
Last week, Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department would no longer defend cases involving the Defense of Marriage Act. DOMA is the federal law instated during the Clinton presidency saying marriage is confined to the union of a man and a woman.