Lesbian Denied Social Security Survivor’s Benefits After Partner Of 27 Years Passes Away

It’s past time to fix this archaic policy.

January 25, 2017 Juliet Macey

It Starts: In “Trump’s America,” the Marriage Equality Battle Takes Off in Texas

On the day of Trump’s inauguration, the Texas Supreme Court announced it will now hear a case it previously rejected that seeks to strip spousal benefits from same-sex partners and narrow the scope of federal marriage equality in the state. Experts say the decision might ultimately trickle down to kick off similar legal challenges in other states.

March 13, 2013 Kat Long

Colorado Legislature Approves Civil Union Bill

Joins eight other states in offering marriage-like benefits to same-sex couples

October 11, 2012 Bernadette Giacomazzo

More Fed Benefits for Same-Sex Partners in the Works

Same-sex partners are eligible for several types of federal benefits despite the continued validity of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

same-sex couples benefits

Lesbian Denied Social Security Survivor’s Benefits After Partner Of 27 Years Passes Away

It Starts: In “Trump’s America,” the Marriage Equality Battle Takes Off in Texas

Colorado Legislature Approves Civil Union Bill

More Fed Benefits for Same-Sex Partners in the Works

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