#Gay Marriage
LGBT Travel Studies for Japan, Taiwan Markets Released
The HTA released results of research that provides insight on the profiles, preferences and opinions of LGBT travelers from Japan and Taiwan to Hawaii.
9th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Challenge to Marriage Equality Act
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion upholding the dismissal of a challenge to the state’s Marriage Equality Act by plaintiff Kaui Amsterdam.
Jane Sanders Visits Maui to Stump for Husband Ahead of Hawaiʻi Caucus
Jane Sanders, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders visited Maui last night to rally support behind her husband ahead of Hawaiʻi’s Presidential preference polls taking place this weekend.
Landmark Decision Makes Gay Marriage Legal Across All 50 States
The court held that for the first time, any couple — straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender — can obtain a marriage license and make their commitment public and legal across the nation.
Appeals Court Declares Gay Marriage Lawsuit Moot
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court decision in a Hawaiʻi marriage equality case, declaring the lawsuit moot.
Same Sex Marriage: Live TV, Online Streaming, Crowd Control
As state House lawmakers take up same-sex marriage legislation on the third and final reading, neighbor island residents will have the opportunity to tune in via live TV and online streaming.
House Votes 30-18 to Advance Marriage Equality Bill on 2nd Reading
The state House of Representatives voted 30-18 on Wednesday to advance an equality bill relating to same sex marriage in Hawaii. The bill was passed with amendments, and now heads to a third reading, and a possible final vote on Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
