Defining serial marriage as three or more marriages, and using U.S. Census Bureau data from the 2008 American Community Survey, the Pew Research Center reports that five percent of all Americans … Continue reading “Serial Marriage Rate (3 Plus) Highest in the South”
Month: October 2009
Louisiana Couple Sues Justice of the Peace Who Refused to Issue Marriage License to Interracial Applicants
Louisiana couple, he’s black and she’s white, sue Justice of the Peace who refused to marry them on grounds that children of mixed race marriages don’t fare well in life. Plaintiffs’ file their civil-rights action in federal district court in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Signers of Washington State petition for referendum on domestic-partnership law ask federal courts to keep secret their identities
Washington State opponents of same-sex domestic partnership law want to keep their identities secret.
Referendum November 3rd on Maine same-sex marriage legislation
Maine referendum on same-sex marriage law too close to call.
The Virginia Racial Integrity Act of 1924
An Act to Preserve Racial Integrity 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia, That the State Registrar of Vital Statistics may as soon as practicable after the … Continue reading “The Virginia Racial Integrity Act of 1924”
Maine same-sex marriage referendum on ballot November 3, 2009.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Maine voters will choose whether to keep or reject the same-sex marriage law that the Maine legislature passed and its governor signed in May 2009. … Continue reading “Maine same-sex marriage referendum on ballot November 3, 2009.”
Condé Nast to close Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines.
The New York Times reports that Conde Nast will cease publication of both Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines, as well as Gourmet and Cookie magazines.
District of Columbia City Council introduces legislation authorizing same-sex marriages.
The New York Times reports that today, October 6, 2009, District of Columbia Councilman David Catania, introduced legislation that would legalize same-sex marriages in the District of Columbia. The measure … Continue reading “District of Columbia City Council introduces legislation authorizing same-sex marriages.”
