same-sex marriage

Two rallies clash as Supreme Court debates same-sex marriage

Eric Krupke — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:44:57 +0000

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in two cases dealing with same-sex marriage. People from around the country traveled to the nation’s capital to participate in opposing rallies.

The day started early on Tuesday in front of the Supreme Court for same-sex marriage advocates and opponents alike.

Supreme Court hears same-sex marriage arguments

Eric Krupke — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:13:33 +0000

WAMC news intern Eric Krupke reports from Washington D.C. on the same-sex marriage debate taking place in the Supreme Court.

Hundreds gathered on the steps of the Supreme Court to show their support for Edie Windsor, the plaintiff in a case challenging the federal government's Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA.

Nine states and the District of Columbia currently recognize same sex marriage, but DOMA prohibits same sex couples in these states from receiving certain benefits federal government grants to opposite sex married couples.

3/25/13 - Panel

Joe Donahue — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Today's panelists are WAMC's Morning Edition host David Guistina, WAMC Newsman Ray Graf, WAMC News Director, Ian Pickus, and University at Albany Journalism Professor and Investigative Reporter, Rosemary Armao. Joe Donahue moderates.

Today's topics include:
The High Court and same-sex marriage
Karl Rove says GOP candidate “could” back gay marriage
Bloomberg, NRA Brace for Senate Showdown on Guns
Washington Post Defends Not Running Article On Iraq Media Failure
NCAA – Road to Sweet 16

Congressional Corner with Brad Hays - Part 4

Alan Chartock — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:50:00 +0000

The Supreme Court will rule on some major cases this year. In today’s Congressional Corner, Union College political science professor Brad Hays tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that affirmative action and same-sex marriage are on the docket.

Famous church's bells to ring for same-sex couples

BRETT ZONGKER and Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:00:24 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington National Cathedral had been ready to embrace same-sex marriage for some time, though it took a series of recent events and a new leader for the prominent, 106-year-old church to announce Wednesday that it would begin hosting such nuptials.

George Simpson - Empire State Pride Agenda

Brian Shields — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:35:00 +0000

Several lower courts have ruled against it, saying it is un-constitutional, but the nation’s highest court will take up a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act, a law passed by congress in 1996 that defines marriage as between one man and one woman. New York is among a handful of states that have legalized same sex marriage, and the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court will be watched very closely in New York. George Simpson, spokesman for Empire State Pride Agenda, spoke about the issues under review by the court with WAMC’s Brian Shields.

Rhode Island Will Recognize Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriages

Lucas Willard — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:27:18 +0000

Rhode Island's governor has signed an executive order saying the state will recognize same-sex marriages performed out of state. WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports…

The order signed by Governor Lincoln Chafee on Monday directs state agencies to afford same-sex married couples the same rights as heterosexual ones. Chafee says some same-sex couples married outside Rhode Island have been denied rights because state law isn't clear on the subject.

MA Group Lauds Obama for Same-Sex Marriage Stance

Tristan O'Neill — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:14:20 +0000

The group MassEquality is applauding President Barack Obama's declaration that he supports same-sex marriage. WAMC's Tristan O'Neill reports...

After refusing to take a clear stand for months, Obama made the announcement in an interview with ABC News at the White House on Wednesday.

Polling suggests the nation is evenly divided on the issue

Cuomo Calls Obama's Gay Marriage Support a "Major Advancement"

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:01 +0000

Governor Cuomo, who won national praise and attention for championing the passage of same sex marriage in New York, calls President Obama’s support of gay marriage a “major advancement for equal rights in this country.” Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports…