christian grantham
Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD.
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March 27, 2005

Anti-Marriage Republicans

"It certainly resonates with us," said Buckel, director of marriage-related activities for Lambda Legal. "If folks look at this situation and see that a spouse is struggling to carry out the wishes of his loved one, imagine what folks face when they don't even have access to the spousal relationship because they can't get married."
[For gays, it happens all the time - Newsday - 03-27-05]

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Stuart Friedman said Wednesday that domestic-violence charges cannot be filed against unmarried people because of the state's recently enacted definition of marriage. Friedman reduced a felony domestic-violence charge to a misdemeanor assault charge.

Friedman said the ruling applies specifically to the case, but advocates said they believe its impact will be felt statewide because appeals likely will reach the Ohio Supreme Court.
[Domestic-violence rulings unsettling - Cincinatti Enquirer - 03-27-05]

In effect, the legislation, pushed by a coalition of business and gay-rights organizations, permits an insurer and employer to decide who would be covered under a group accident and sickness insurance policy.

It "provides a long-overdue option to Virginia businesses," Gov. Mark R. Warner said in a statement yesterday. "It allows private employers to extend group accident and sickness coverage to any class of persons agreed upon by the insurer and the group policyholder."
[Health coverage for gay couples set - Richmond Times Dispatch - 03-26-05]