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Lawmaker Proposes Tax Relief Legislation For California Same-Sex Couples
Currently, health benefits in same-sex partnerships are taxed by the federal government as income, although some California companies reimburse that tax to their employees.
Military Benefits Extended To Same-Sex Partners
Pentagon officials say the department is not extending some housing benefits to same-sex partners of service members because the issue requires more review and military leaders are worried that it might be unfair.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Prop. 8, Defense Of Marriage Cases In March
The Supreme Court will hear two days’ worth of arguments over laws affecting gay marriage during the last week of March, including California’s Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage.
No Action Again From Supreme Court On Prop 8
The U.S. Supreme Court is due to take another look on Friday at whether it should review the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.
Illegal Immigrants With American Same-Sex Partners May Get Deportation Reprieve
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to issue a policy memo stating illegal immigrants with American same-sex partners are eligible for consideration of having their deportation put on hold.
California Nears Ban On Gay ‘Conversion’ Therapy
The California State Assembly has approved what supporters say would be the nation’s first ban on a form of psychotherapy aimed at making gay people straight.
Cuban President’s Daughter Meets Gay Rights Activists In SF
The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro is in San Francisco to meet with gay rights activists and to chair a panel at a prestigious academic conference.
Central Valley Marine’s Homecoming Kiss Becomes Facebook Sensation
Sgt. Brandon Morgan didn’t expect to become a global phenomenon when he kissed his partner upon returning from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Census Shows Uptick In California Same-Sex Couples
On the eve of San Francisco’s Pride weekend comes amid new Census figures that include the first detailed tally of gay and lesbian couples in California.
Oakland Federal Judge Rules For Gay Rights Backers In Health Suit
A federal judge has issued a favorable ruling for gay-rights advocates involving state employees and long-term health care.
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