Regardless of what happens next in the ongoing debate concerning marriage rights for same-sex couples, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 will forever be a significant date in the history of the LGBT community. NLGJA is pleased to share its members' print/online stories, blog entries and broadcast clips published during this historic time when images of California's newlyweds moved from the wedding pages to the nation's front pages.
Print/Online Pieces
Daughters of Bilitis Founders Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Marry in San Francisco
L. A. Vess, GayWired Media
California Celebrates Gay Marriage, Gears Up for Battle Ahead
L. A. Vess, GayWired Media
California Gay Marriage: What It Means for You and Me Legally
Duane Wells, GayWired Media
Gay and Lesbian Marriage Equality at Last in California!
L. A. Vess, GayWired Media
Gay Marriage Opponents Rally to Overturn California Supreme Court Decision in November
L. A. Vess, GayWired Media
George Takei and Partner Brad Altman Speak Out for Marriage Equality on ‘The Early Show’
L. A. Vess, GayWired Media
Interracial or Same-Sex Marriage: Same Core Civil-Rights Issues
Akilah Monifa, Progressive Media Project
Marriage Equality Means Time to Celebrate... and Fight Like Hell
Lorri L. Jean, GayWired Media
Proudly Out: Urgent Marriage Alert
Libby Post, GayWired Media
Radio Clips
The Marriage Ruling
Submitted by Eric Jansen, "Out in the Bay"
A special live one-hour edition. Just hours after May 15's historic California Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage, host Eric Jansen spoke with Kate Kendell of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, San Francisco Deputy City Attorney Therese Stewart (who argued the case in court), and lead plaintiffs who thought they were married four years ago. Our phone lines were jammed, so you'll also hear many of our listeners' comments and questions.
Video Clips
Connecticut Gay Couples React
Submitted by Doug Stewart, WTIC-TV
While waiting for the Connecticut State Supreme to rule in a similar case, LGBT people in the state react to beginning of same-sex marriages in California.
Paul Isla & Jack Huang Wedding
Submitted by GayWired Media
Robin Tyler & Diane Olson Wedding
Submitted by GayWired Media
Same-Sex Marriage Coverage Archive
Submitted by Hank Plante, KPIX-TV
Archive of over 15 broadcast interviews and stories on same-sex marriage dating back to 2005.
Web Sites, Blogs & Blog Posts
California LGBT Media Consortium
While the name is unofficial, this virtual newsroom includes some of the top names in LGBT media. Starting on Monday, June 16, and running until the end of the day on Tuesday, June 17, the group will offer free pictures for use in newspapers, blogs and Web sites. The consortium includes: Cynthia Laird, News Editor, Bay Area Reporter; San Diego-based freelance syndicated journalist and photographer Rex Wockner; Mona DeCrinis, News Editor, Palm Springs Bottom Line; Denise Penn, News Editor, The Lesbian News; and Karen Ocamb, News Editor, IN Los Angeles and Frontiers magazines.
Inaccurate Coverage of Gay-Marriage Issue
Leo Laurence, SPJ Diversity Blog
Marriage For Gay Couples
Sean Lewis, CLTV Chicago's Blog
Towleroad
"The Site With Homosexual Tendencies" by Andy Towle has put together its own roundup of stories from various points in the same-sex marriage timeline. Among others, check out June 16th's 5:01 p.m. post for a quick reminder of where this issue has been and possible indicators as to where it might be going.
