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
The Latest from CSE
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
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
