A recent national survey found that more than half of LGBT Mississippians are in a long-term relationship, but for LGBT couples in Mississippi, marriage is only available across state lines. In 2004, same-sex marriage was banned by Mississippi … Read More
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Recap: Here’s what you did for equality in July
July was a whirlwind month for the Campaign for Southern Equality. We’re now on the verge of marriage equality in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia thanks to your support. Here’s what we … Read More
Photos: Mountain Moral Monday in Asheville draws thousands
Over 3,500 people gathered in downtown Asheville for the second Mountain Moral Monday yesterday. For 67 straight weeks, Moral Monday, a statewide movement led by the North Carolina NAACP, has brought together advocates and community … Read More
On Heels of 4th Circuit Ruling, LGBT Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses in Greenville, South Carolina
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
