By Essence Dennis |Staff Writer| The Department of Justice is administering a new policy on Feb. 17, 2014 that deals with rightful benefits to married same-sex couples. This is a new form of instruction where their employees get equal protection for lawful same-sex marriage. This policy is going to put into effect the types of benefits that opposite-sex marriage people have already been receiving. For example, “An inmate in a same-sex marriage can be furloughed to be present during a crisis involving a spouse,” according to The Washington Post. The policy means that in every aspect the Department of Justice is connected to in the United States, they will be striving towards equality … [Read more...] about Same-sex couples finally receive common marriage rights
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By Marion Gil |Staff Writer| Nov. 15: Five-year-old Leukemia survivor becomes Batkid for a day thanks to Make a Wish Foundation San Francisco became Gotham City for a day, complete with its very own caped crusader. Miles Scott, a 5-year-old Leukemia survivor, asked Make-A-Wish Foundation if he could become Batman. On Nov. 15, 2013, Scott's wish came true when San Francisco was transformed by the foundation, numberous volunteers and city officials into Gotham City with Scott dawning the alias of "Batkid" to battle the Joker, the Riddler, and the Penguin. Nov. 19: Rowdy drunks paid in beer and tobacco to clean Amsterdam streets Paid in beer, tobacco, a warm … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Same Sex couples benefit from Respect for Marriage Act
by Lena Torres | Staff Writer | A bill that will provide marriage rights to same sex unions has passed through a key Senate committee. The Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) has passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee. The RMA is designed to restore the rights of same sex couples and unlawfully married couples so that they can receive the benefits of marriage under federal law. The RMA repeals the U.S. Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which has not been challenged in over 15 years. “DOMA was wrong when it passed in 1996 and it is wrong now,” said Sen. Diane Feinstein in a press release. Currently same sex couples are denied over 1,100 federal rights and protections that other married … [Read more...] about Same Sex couples benefit from Respect for Marriage Act
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