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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Poland must recognise the marriage of a Polish same-sex couple who married in Germany, even though Polish law does not allow such marriages. ... read full post
FBI worker says he was wrongfully terminated for having Pride flag at desk ... read full post
On Monday, the Supreme Court denied a request from county clerk turned anti-gay gadfly Kim Davis to reconsider and overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision recognizing same-sex couples’ constitutional right to marry. There were no noted dissents. It is not remotely surprising that the justices turned away Davis’ petition: There probably aren’t five votes to reconsider Obergefell today—and even if there were, this zombie case would be a terrible vehicle for doing so. No one should assume that gay equality is safe at the Supreme Court. But for now, at least, the Republican-appointed justices seem to prefer indirect assaults on the rights of gay Americans over a head-on attack on their core constitutional freedoms. ... read full post
After flirting with anti-trans positions, these Democrats have learned the hard way: transphobia is bad for America-and worse for them.
Do you think this week's election results will get that message through to the Democratic party?