On Monday the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The same day South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he would continue to defend the …
Gay couple’s courageous stand in Marion, North Carolina
Keisha and Dericka knew that when they went to the McDowell County Register of Deeds’ Office this morning to request a marriage license as part of the WE DO Campaign, they would almost certainly be …
Winston-Salem should pass same-sex partner benefits policy
CSE Legal Intern Liz Vennum speaks to WInston-Salem councilmembers about the domestic partner benefits proposal On July 15, the city council in Winston-Salem, specifically the Committee on General Government, Housing, and Community Development, discussed a …
Upcoming WE DO actions: July and August
We’re winning in the courts. We’re winning case after case, as we head back to the Supreme Court for a 50-state ruling on marriage equality. But now is not the time to sit by and …
Campaign for Southern Equality events in June
Tuesday, July 17 from 6:30 to 8:45 pm: Screening of God Loves Uganda A hard-hitting documentary exposing the role of American evangelism in fueling Uganda’s terrifying turn toward the death penalty for gays. This event …
Attorney General’s office responds to Amendment One lawsuit
AG’s office defends ban on same-sex marriage despite rulings from 15 federal courts that such bans are unconstitutional Today the North Carolina Attorney General’s office formally responded to the Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction …
More national denominations join Amendment One lawsuit, seeking religious freedom
Alliance of Baptists, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and clergy seek to marry same-sex couples, citing 1st Amendment freedoms Asheville, N.C. (June 3, 2014) – National religious …
Summer Schedule of Community Law Workshops
During 2014, the Campaign for Southern Equality will offer at least 12 free Community Law Workshops (CLW). The goal of a CLW is to empower LGBT people in the South to protect our rights to the …
Legal Challenges to N.C. Marriage Ban to Be Discussed at Two Charlotte Events Thursday
Groups and Plaintiffs Behind Three Lawsuits Challenging North Carolina’s Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples Will Discuss Status of Cases and Plans to Secure Freedom to Marry Charlotte – Organizations and individuals who have filed …
Raleigh WE DO action
Same-Sex Couples Call for Marriage Rights on 2nd Anniversary of Amendment One On May 8 local same-sex couples will apply for marriage licenses at the Wake County Register of Deeds Office. They will be joined …