Archive for the ‘Gay marriage’ Category

Jun
2008
17

Our Stories Series in Honor of Pride Month

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This week, I’m running a series about women.  Yes, I know, who would have imagined?  Several very wonderful women have agreed to share their stories about relationship with me at Hahn at Home.  Every day throughout the week, a lesbian will talk about their coming out, their relationships, and why they’ve made the relationship choices [...]

Jun
2008
17

Calling all parents of married gay daughters!

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I was recently contacted by Desaray from Dingmoonment: A Lesbian Wedding Blog. Dingmoonment is a blog about the engagement, wedding and honeymoon of two women in the District. It is strong enough for the community, but made for our moms. Desaray is looking for letters containing words of wisdom from the mothers and fathers [...]

May
2008
24

Supporting Same-Sex Marriage in California

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If you’re like me (and I’m pretty sure you are because you’re reading The Lesbian Lifestyle after all), you were inexplicably overjoyed by the news on May 15th.  The ban on same-sex marriage in California was overturned by our wonderful Supreme Court.
And if you’re like me, upon hearing this incredible news, you went researching on [...]

May
2008
24

Gay marriage. Shades of pink

I felt the need to put my proverbial tuppenceworth into the discussion on gay marriage, for two reasons:
1. Gay marriage is a crucial step in redefining the outdated patriarchal nuclear family and helping ensure that gay couples who so choose can live with certain rights.
2. I got married last month to my partner, on the [...]

May
2008
21

Gay Marriage: A Blessing or a Curse?

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I am happy that California passed a law to legalize gay marriage. Every human deserves the right to chose. However, I don’t think marriage will ever be something I chose to do myself. My feelings on the institution of marriage have developed amidst a lot of soul searching. Part of me feels like marriage was created [...]

May
2008
19

Karen Needs Help - Gay Marriage in California

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EDIT: Karen and her partner won the contest!!!! Congratulations ladies.
TLL just received an email from Lori Hahn over at Hahn at Home to help her friend Karen and her partner win a contest to send them to LA to get legally married! Always wanting to help a loving couple in need I would like to [...]

May
2008
16

California Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Celebrated in Los Angeles

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I know this is all over the LGBT news sites, but I feel it’s worth another mention here. I know we’ll get there!
By Ann Turner & Tracy E. Gilchrist | 5/15/2008 
As seen on Gaywired.com
Cameramen shuffled into position, dads quieted crying babies and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa adjusted his hot green tie one last time.
The [...]

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