Washington Gov Expands Partner Law

Link Washington Governor. Christine Gregoire has signed a bill expanding that state's domestic partner laws. It adds 160 or more new protections (and responsibilities) for couples, and boosting the state's gay-friendly reputation.

California High Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Arguments

Link Pro-gay marriage suits brought up in 2004 will finally get their day in court on Tuesday, when California's high court will determine once and for all, what constitutes "marriage" and if a same-sex couple has the right to be wed.

Florida Could Vote to Ban Gay Marriage

Link It's already impossible for LGBT folks to adopt. Now, the Sunshine State is considering joining the other 18 states that have made amendments to their constitutions to ban same-sex marriage outright.

Straight Guy Tries to Overturn Wisconsin Marriage Ban

Link He's a straight, Christian, married, father of seven. He doesn't have a lawyer -- or the backing of any major gay rights groups. So what's motivating him to bust the ban and give same-sex couples the right to marry?

Lambda Legal Joins Fight Against UPS

Link Lambda Legal's investigators have found the smoking gun in the UPS vs same-sex couples insurance case: a document that clearly spells out UPS's idea of the difference between marriage and civil unions. The shipping company is using that distinction to prevent couples from acquiring insurance and other benefits that married hetero couples get automatically.