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President Biden Signs Respect For Marriage Act Into Law

In a ceremony held outside the White House, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law protecting same-sex and interracial marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court may do in the future.
President Joe Biden (screen capture)
In a ceremony held outside the White House, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law protecting same-sex and interracial marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court may do in the future. Continue reading “President Biden Signs Respect For Marriage Act Into Law”

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Police Respond Quickly To Gunman Spotted At WeHo Bar + More News

Police responded quickly to the Abbey in West Hollywood, a popular area bar catering to the LGBTQ community, after a man with a gun was seen inside.
The Abbey in West Hollywood (via official Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Police responded quickly to the Abbey in West Hollywood, a popular area bar catering to the LGBTQ community, after a man with a gun was seen inside. Continue reading “Police Respond Quickly To Gunman Spotted At WeHo Bar + More News”

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House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law.
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law. Continue reading “House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169”

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Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights

By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law.
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By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Continue reading “Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights”

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LGBTQ Rights Protester At World Cup + More News

More Americans are identifying as LGBTQ at a faster pace than ever before according to new report from Gallup Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act became all but certain with the U.S. Senate’s procedural 61-35 vote on Monday night to skip any additional debate in the chamber over the landmark legislation. A final vote is expected later this week. Continue reading “LGBTQ Rights Protester At World Cup + More News”

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Podcast: Deadly Club Q Shooting, Pro Basketball Player Comes Out + More

In this week's episode of The Randy Report podcast, I cover what we know so far about the deadly Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs which resulted in 5 dead and 17+ injured. Plus - Grammy nominations, marriage equality at the U.S. Senate, and more. In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, I cover what we know so far about the deadly Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs which resulted in 5 dead and 17+ injured. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Deadly Club Q Shooting, Pro Basketball Player Comes Out + More”

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Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week

The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes. The bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who have been working on passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine marriage equality into federal law, say they have come to an agreement on legislative language that will garner the required 60 votes. Continue reading “Respect For Marriage Act Scheduled For Senate Vote This Week”

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Tammy Baldwin Believes There Are 10 GOP Votes For Marriage Bill

Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) of Wisconsin says she believes there are at least 10 Republican votes in the Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act which would codify marriage equality into law.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin (image via official Facebook)
Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) of Wisconsin says she believes there are at least 10 Republican votes in the Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act which would codify marriage equality into law. Continue reading “Tammy Baldwin Believes There Are 10 GOP Votes For Marriage Bill”