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Comment on Maine domestic partnerships have an opportunity to shine by Nicky

Nicky — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:39:44 +0000

Excellent point! When you say federal reciprocity I assume you mean that the federal government should recognize domestic partnerships, civil unions and same-sex marriages as equivalent to marriage under federal law. That would enable partners to receive federal benefits and obligations such as joint tax filing, social security payouts, etc. It is impossible until the federal “defense of marriage act” (DOMA) is repealed.
Likewise, states that have passed their own “DOMA’s” (some laws, many constitutional amendments – see http://www.unmarried.org/state-amendments-action.html) would have to repeal them before recognizing other states’ unions. It’s a mess!

Comment on Maine domestic partnerships have an opportunity to shine by April

April — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:13 +0000

I think this only works if there is federal reciprocity. In particular, I’m thinking of a couple that can marry in England, but whose marriage would not be recognized in the U.S. so the UK citizen is not granted any US citizen rights, a major disadvantage to homosexual couples. And there are also problems here from state to state (especially if more states illegalize gay marriage). How do we go about lobbying for that?

Comment on D.C. Council Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage: Round One by Nicky

Nicky — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:56:40 +0000

You’ll really like AtMP’s position on taxes (www.unmarried.org/federal-income-taxes.html). The reason AtMP testified in the Washington DC domestic partnership case is that DC is the only place where DPs don’t have to be in marriage-like relationships. Any two people who are sharing resources can register and gain important protections (as well as obligations) under local law.

Comment on D.C. Council Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage: Round One by mary

mary — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:38:01 +0000

Why is this site devoted so heavily toward unmarried couples? I support gay marriage, but I want a reduction in the subsidies for all married people. The institution is a total scam, and I am not eager to be taxed even more heavily in order to pay for those fortunate enough to be in a loving relationship with access to two incomes. It’s socialism for the haves.

Comment on D.C. Council Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage: Round One by MM

MM — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:26:45 +0000

Very cool — AtMP rocks!

Comment on D.C. Council wrong on domestic partnership by Nicky

Nicky — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:35:05 +0000

aw, thanks!

Comment on D.C. Council wrong on domestic partnership by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:08:29 +0000

What a wonderful testimony! Thank you for making this available and for all the work you all do. Please do keep us posted on how this issue progresses in DC.

Comment on Back to school part 2 – texts need critical reading by Divorce Lawyers in PA

Divorce Lawyers in PA — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:55:34 +0000

Nice post – thanks!

Comment on Bad news on hospital rights by MM

MM — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:39:16 +0000

What terrible news! Between this and the New York State laws, it’s just amazing how much control hospitals can take away from people and their families, particularly at critical moments.

Comment on Response to proponent of government-funded marriage promotion by MM

MM — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:37:12 +0000

Well said!