Same-sex marriages will begin to happen in Virginia, as a federal appeals court has cleared the way for them. If the nation’s highest court intervenes, this all could be put on hold for an indefinite time, as it has happened before throughout the country. Along with same-sex marriages that could take place in the state of Virginia, the state would also need to begin recognizing marriages that … [Read more...]
Gay Marriage Licenses Blocked by State Appeal in Florida Keys
Great joy overcame the LGBT community in Florida’s most gay-friendly county, Miami. A judge ruled yesterday that same-sex couples can marry, thus siding with the Florida Keys same-sex couple who said the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage was discriminatory. Unfortunately, an immediate state appeal was given that blocks gay marriage licenses. Judge Luis M. Garcia gave his OK to the same-sex … [Read more...]