Monday, July 20, 2009
Massachusetts is suing the U.S. government over gay marriage.
According to the Associated Presse, Massachusetts is suing the U.S. government over a 1996 federal law that defines a marriage as a union between a man and a women and deemed discriminatory for denying federal benefits to same-sex couples.
Look out for a new revolt in Massachusetts: wedding cake party.
Look out for a new revolt in Massachusetts: wedding cake party.
Labels: federal defense of marriage act, gay benefits, gay lawsuit, gay marriage, heteosexual couples, Massachuassetts attorney general, Massachusetts, Massachussetts gay lawsuit, same sex marriage, Same-Sex
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Legislatures race to ban time-share for Dogs.
Lawmakers and animal rights group have scored some important victories in their battle to ban shared ownership of pets which has seen services like Flexpetz trying to capitalize on the new trend. Early last month, the Boston City Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting the renting of dogs. It was followed by the Massachusetts state legislature with a similar bill, yet to be signed.
For consolation, people in Boston can still rent a car and treat it like a dog.
For consolation, people in Boston can still rent a car and treat it like a dog.
Labels: Massachusetts, Pet rental banned in Boston
Friday, August 1, 2008
Massachusetts to allow out of states gay couples to marry.
On Thursday , Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick signed a bill repealing a 1913 law that prevented out -of -state residents from marrying there if their home states would not recognize the union. The new bill coupled with the decision in May by New York governor to allow all state agencies to recognize gay marriages performed in other states, have experts predicting a flux of marriage hopeful gay New Yorkers , to Massachusetts.
Finally, years after trading the Babe to New York , Massachusetts is getting something back.
Finally, years after trading the Babe to New York , Massachusetts is getting something back.
Labels: gay marriage, Massachusetts
Same-sex couples to receive Medicaid benefits.
Also on Thursday , Massachusetts became the first state allowing same-sex married couples to receive Medicaid benefits even though same-sex marriages are still a no-no under the federal law. That will force the state to cough up the dough.
So all things seem well then : If uncle Sam does not want to pay, uncle Sammy will pick up the tab.
So all things seem well then : If uncle Sam does not want to pay, uncle Sammy will pick up the tab.
Labels: gay benefits, Massachusetts
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