That’s right. There’s been minimal information on this topic. I’ve asked the folks at Our Families Count, who could not answer if such a thing would be possible. I’ve googled polyamory and census only to come up with a couple of people under the impression that being poly is not something that [...]
The simplicity and brevity of same-sex marriage bans like prop 8 leave a lot of room to look at alternatives. I can’t help but see something like this and think, Okay, I can work with that.
Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid and recognized in California.
–Text of Proposition 8
We’ve still got the equal [...]
I was reading over an FAQ for the practicalities of getting married in California and stumbled upon a disturbing piece of information. It’s widely reported that the recent marriage decision in California does not create a residency requirement to get married. That means that someone could travel to California, get married, and go [...]
This morning I awoke to two major pieces of news, receiving multiple email announcements about each. The California Supreme Court ruled that the ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. And the Ontario Heath Minister announced that Ontario’s provincial health care will resume covering Sex Reassignment Surgery. I guess that means if you [...]
When I criticize the mainstream gay and lesbian marriage movement, I’m often asked, “Well, what should we do?” I’ve given it a lot of thought, and it’s clear to me that an honest answer that would truly support the rights of everyone is not going to seem all that realistic. But I really [...]
There have been celebrations taking place all over Oregon to mark the passage of SB 2 (trans-inclusive non-discrimination) and HB 2007 (domestic partnerships for same-sex partners only), while the right wing prepares to collect the necessary signatures to overturn the bills. I’m overjoyed at the implications of a statewide non-discrimination bill, but I can’t [...]
No Designation is a blog focusing on the political issues of gender and sexual minority communities. This includes discussion of transgender rights and internal community dynamics, as well as discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual movements, sex-positivity and sexual freedom movements, and the intersections these issues have with other identity politics concerns.
It is written by Tobi Hill-Meyer, who is a writer involved in the organization and function of several LGBTQ organizations and is currently board chair for COLAGE - a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more LGBTQ parents.
Tobi regularly visits campuses to give presenations, workshops and guest lecutres and is available for consulting and speaking engagements.
