Massachusetts Scraps Anti-Gay Marriage Law

Staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2008 Back when Mitt Romney was the (allegedly gay-friendly) governor of Massachusetts, he used an obscure 1913 law with racist origins to keep the state from becoming "the Las Vegas of gay marriage." Bay State lawmakers have just repealed that law, but the new situation in Massachusetts won't be a first because California already permits same-sex weddings for out-of-state residents. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Teachable Moment for Teen Pregnancy

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jun 26, 2008 Well now, isn't that a relief. The infamous "pregnancy pact" at Gloucester High School turns out to be an urban legend. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Kennedy Feels ‘Like a Million Bucks’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2008 Ted Kennedy was in good humor following brain surgery at Duke University Medical Center on Monday, joking with his wife, "I feel like a million bucks. I think I will do that again tomorrow." Kennedy's neurosurgeon said the operation was a success. The senator will now begin radiation and chemotherapy treatments. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kennedy Recovering From Seizure

Staff / Truthdig May 18, 2008 Sen. Edward M. Kennedy is recuperating at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital after suffering a seizure Saturday at his Cape Cod home. Kennedy, 76, was reportedly in good spirits later that day, spending time with family members and watching a Red Sox game on television. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lessons of the Chesapeake Sweep

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Feb 14, 2008 The "Democracy Now!" host explains why Virginia is the new Massachusetts and Texas is the new Florida, and why Barack Obama is benefiting from more than a boost in demographics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Tale of Two Turkeys

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Nov 15, 2007 My Thanksgiving prep began in one of those markets where, for a premium, you get a story with your food. Every vegetable, every creature and every jar of jam comes with its own pedigree and memoir. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Bigots Are Coming! The Bigots Are Coming!

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jun 21, 2007 Massachusetts is once again leading the nation against the forces of tyranny. The state that radically approved same-sex unions to the apparent horror of the rest of the country now finds itself increasingly in the mainstream of public opinion. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Living Up to the Hate

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One State at a Time

Staff / Truthdig Feb 20, 2007 New Jersey's civil union law has now taken effect, allowing same-sex couples many of the rights afforded by marriage. California, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and to some extent Maine offer similar protections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney’s Hypocrisy on Illegal Workers Exposed

Staff / Truthdig Dec 2, 2006 Mass Gov Mitt Romney, a 2008 presidential hopeful and outspoken critic of illegal immigration, has for years employed a landscaping firm that uses undocumented workers to tend his home's lawn It's not the action we care about; it's the hypocrisy And lest you think this is not a big deal (Read on). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Acceptance of Gay Marriage Up, Poll Finds

Staff / Truthdig Mar 23, 2006 Fifty-one percent still oppose it, but that's down from 63% two years ago. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )