Tag: DOMA
HHS announces important Medicare information for people in same-sex marriages
04/03/2014 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is now able to process requests for Medicare Part A and Part B Special Enrollment Periods, and reductions in Part B and premium Part A
Just Like You? Deaf, Dumb and Can’t Read!
Some time ago, I wrote to Rep. Mark Amodei regarding DOMA and various bills proposed by GOP members of Congress seeking to restrict the marriage franchise. I specifically stated that I believe that marriage is a contract of law and as such
Seven Terrible State Bills
— by ThinkProgress War Room | Mar 27, 2013 Recently, we discussed some of the terrible bills floating around out there in state legislatures. Here’s another look at some of the worst proposals, including a couple that were signed into law this week: NORTH
Listen to SCOTUS Marriage Equality Oral Arguments
Listen: Hollingsworth v. Perry (CA Prop 8) Listen: United States v. Windsor (DOMA)
Americans Like Equality
Mar 21, 2013 | By ThinkProgress War Room Evening Brief: Important Stories That You Might’ve Missed Leading conservative commentator says DOMA is unconstitutional. GOP Congressman: “The best thing about the Earth is if you poke holes in it oil and gas come
The Wreckless, Heavy Toll of the Iraq War
— Mar 19, 2013 | By ThinkProgress War Room Today is one anniversary that is definitely not cause for celebration. Ten years ago today, President George W. Bush made the fateful decision to launch the unnecessary Iraq War. The consequences of this
Yes Indeedee, It’s Confirmed: GOP ‘IS’ Out of Touch
GOP Report Shows Party is Out of Touch With Americans on Threats to Democracy: Money in Politics and Voter Suppression The Republican National Committee released a report on Monday reviewing its losses in the 2012 election cycle and laying out a roadmap
Hillary Clinton Joins Fight for Marriage Equality
Americans from all walks of life are expressing their support for marriage between loving and committed gays and lesbians. Now, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has joined the Human Rights Campaign in our public campaign for marriage equality. “We are
Up Next in the Supreme Court
— by Annie-Rose Strasser, Deputy Managing Editor, ThinkProgress Next week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether same-sex couples should get the same federal protections and rights that straight couples enjoy. The moment could mark an important tipping point in the history