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• Has Texas outlawed all marriages?

  This is apparently what you get when you combine sloppy lawyering with the political machinations of homophobes Politics Daily reports that "[i]n approving an amendment to its constitution prohibiting gay marriage four years ago, Texas…

• At hearing for EEOC post, Chai Feldblum disavows statement on alternative families

  In 2006, Chai Feldblum, a professor at Georgetown Law Center and current Obama nominee to the EEOC, signed a statement titled "Beyond Same-Sex Marriage: A New Strategic Vision For All Our Families and Relationships." The…

• NY court rejects challenge to recognition of out-of-state marriages

  Our colleague Ruthann Robson at Con Law Prof Blog reports that New York's highest court today (download here) affirmed the rejection of a taxpayer challenger to directives by executive and county officials that recognize out-of-state…

• Buenos Aires officials won't appeal marriage equality ruling

  The government of Argentina's capital will not appeal a court decision this week that legalizes same-sex marriage, CNN reports. The court struck down two articles in the city's civil code that say only people of…

• Compassion has its limits: Catholic Church blackmails DC over social services if it approves same-sex marriage

  The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has threatened to terminate the social service programs it runs for the Washington, DC, if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens…

• November Lesbian/Gay Law Notes is available

  The November edition of Professor Art Leonard's Lesbian/Gay Law Notes is available here. The lead story is the passage of gay-inclusive federal hate crimes legislation. -SS

• AMA opposes DADT, expresses concern about bans on gay marriage

  The American Medical Association yesterday voted to oppose the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, and voiced the concern that prohibitions on gay marriage contribute to health disparities. -SS

• Symposium on law and gender issues for American Indians and immigrants

  The Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society is seeking original scholarship, from both scholars and practitioners that addresses the intersections of law and gender in the daily lives of two populations, each of which…

• House-passed health reform bill would bring fairness to taxation of same-sex health benefits

  A little-noticed provision of the health care reform bill passed Saturday by the House would change the tax treatment of employer-provided health benefits for same-sex spouses and domestic partners, reports the New York Times: Supporters…

• Marriage equality movement ponders future after Maine setback

  On the heels of a 53-47 percent vote in Maine to repeal same-sex marriage, you can find a roundup of news, analysis, and reaction here. -SS