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Story Archives of 'Gay and Lesbian Issues'Bishop Gene RobinsonBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, September 11, 2008.For the last five years Gene Robinson’s ordination as the first openly gay, noncelibate Episcopal bishop has created a fallout in the Episcopal/Anglican Church. Some parishioners have left the religion, some have formed new affiliations and others threaten further schism. We’ll look back at Robinson's journey over the last five years and talk to him about his new book that chronicles that journey. Guest
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  Civil Union Couples Tie the Knot, But Won't Get Same Benefits as Married CouplesBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, January 1, 2008.Civil unions became legal as the clock struck midnight New Years Eve. As many same sex couples held ceremonies and celebrated, others were shocked to discover they won’t get the same benefits afforded to married couples. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
New Hampshire Same-Sex Couples Prepare for Civil UnionsBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, December 20, 2007.On January first, same sex couples in the state will be able to have civil unions. New Hampshire is the fourth state in the nation to legalize the practice. As New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, many couples plan ceremonies as soon as the clock strikes midnight ringing in the New Year. listen:
The Lavender VoteBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, August 15, 2007.In the 2004 Presidential election it was said that most Democrats stayed as far away from the political issues of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered as they could, while Republicans used the idea of gay marriage as a wedge issue to further divide the party. Four years later, much has changed. Last week all but two of the major Democratic candidates for President attended the first ever televised “Gay Debate†in Los Angeles while the Republican candidates unanimously declined to attend a gay debate of their own. It not only shows the growing rift between Democrats and Republicans over gay issues but also how the “lavender vote†may be, for some candidates, more important to woo than ever. We’ll explore how and why this election is different and what the big issues on the gay agenda are, including hate crimes, same-sex marriage and the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell†policy. Guests
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Lynch Signs Civil Unions BillBy Xenia Piaseckyj on Thursday, May 31, 2007.Governor John Lynch today signed a bill that legalizes civil unions for same sex couples in New Hampshire. The law, which takes effect January 1, 2008, will give gay and lesbian couples the same rights, responsibilities, and obligations as married couples. And same-sex unions from other states will also be recognized here if they are legal in the state where they were performed… Candia resident Carolyn Spooner has been in a long-term relationship and stands to benefit from the civil unions law. NHPR's Xenia Piaseckyj asked Carolyn about her reaction to the new law. listen:
Senate Passes Civil UnionsBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, April 26, 2007.As expected, New Hampshire lawmakers today passed a bill to grant same sex couples all the rights of marriage. Governor John Lynch has promised to sign the bill, and when he does New Hampshire will become the fourth state in the country to allow gay couples to form civil unions. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers was at the vote and files this report. listen:
The Civil Union Discussion in New HampshireBy Richard Ager on Tuesday, April 24, 2007.How ready is our state for the possibility of civil unions? After a host of bills concerning the union of same sex couples that have ranged from marriage to contractual cohabitation to an amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman, it seems as if civil unions has come out on top. The bill has passed the House, Governor Lynch has said he'll sign it and it now awaits a full Senate vote. A panel of players in the same sex union debate join us to talk about what may be next and if New Hampshire is ready to be the fourth state in the nation to allow for civil unions. Guests
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Lynch Says He'll Sign Civil Unions BillBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, April 19, 2007.The Governor's promise comes a week before the State Senate is slated to vote on a House backed plan to grant same sex couples the same rights as married couples. listen:
Senate Will Vote On Civil Unions Next WeekBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 18, 2007.The measure cleared the house by an almost 2 to 1 margin two weeks ago, and had been expected to be taken up by the senate yesterday. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
House Approves Civil UnionsBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.Wednesday the House passed a bill allowing same sex couples to enter into civil unions. Some say the vote embodies the state's Live Free or Die traditions. Others believe it goes against the state's conservative identity. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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