(MNW) Louisiana Judge's Marriage Ruling is Full of Mistakes!

A massive victory for equality in Wisconsin and Indiana, with one of the most strongly-worded decisions yet. A judge in Louisiana has ruled against marriage equality, but there are some problems with his ruling. There are major oral arguments this week in multiple states, and more cases move closer to consideration by the US Supreme Court.

(MNW) Virginia Marriages in Supreme Court's Hands!

Major news in Virginia this week, where the Fourth Circuit has refused to delay marriage equality for any longer. Now anti-gay defendants have asked the US Supreme Court to step in at the last minute. A judge in Tennessee has upheld that state's marriage ban, on the basis of outdated arguments regarding procreation. And over a dozen couples successfully register marriage licenses in Mississippi during a coordinated day of action.

(MNW) Next Wave of Marriage Cases Reaches Supreme Court!

There's been some action in western states this week. Wisconsin organizers have formed a new group called Wisconsin Unites for Marriage. Their goal is public education while also persuading Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen to drop his defense of the state's marriage ban. A federal judge ruled against Wisconsin's law in June, and oral argument in an appeal is scheduled for August 26th, along with a hearing on an Indiana case.

(MNW) State Lawyers Ignore Public Support for Marriage!

The rules have changed yet again this week in Colorado, with new rulings on marriage from multiple courts. New polls show growing support for equality in western states, but multiple Attorneys General have filed new briefs to stop gay and lesbian couples from marrying. And another Republican member of Congress has come out in favor of the freedom to marry.

(MNW) Republican Icon Joins Marriage Equality Movement!

A Republican icon comes out in support of marriage equality. We've had a sting of major marriage wins in the last few months, but now anti-gay groups will keep trying to tear those victories down in a series of hearings. Support for marriage equality is picking up in conservative states, a terminally ill woman in Indiana is one step closer to getting her marriage recognized, and we have more lawsuits on the horizon in the south.

(MNW) Politician Says Marriage Equality is Murder!

Anti-gay groups are getting desperate, with one candidate for governor comparing marriage equality to murder. An Alabama scheme to slip a marriage ban into the US Constitution is moving forward but is pretty much guaranteed to fail. A judge in Ohio rules that marriage equality isn't only for dead people anymore. Plus, a major marriage victory in Utah gets put to the test on appeal this Thursday. We'll have all the details.

(Portland Hotties) Andrew Shayde!

With MK back in his hometown or Portland, OR this week, he will be talking to some of the Movers and shakers and Hotties that Portland has to offer. Please comment if you have some questions you want MK to follow up with!

Name Andrew Shayde

Hails from Lexington, Kentucky born n' raised but now live in beautiful, but weird, Portland, Oregon.

Age 32 and loving every second of it. I'm always proud of my age… even in the gay world.

Occupation? I'm the Special Events Coordinator for Cascade AIDS Project. I plan fundraising events such as an annual art auction and AIDS Walk Portland. My team and I raise about 1.5 million bucks a year for our agency.

What you like best about Oregon? Oregon has every piece of nature you'd want. The coast, mountains like Mt. Hood, desert dunes, plains, you name it we got it. So folks are are super outdoorsy. Also, Portland is mega-gay friendly and our summer's in Oregon are the best! Hobbies? I love going to the movies. The smell of the popcorn, the excitement in the trailers, and the escapism movies provide. But my absolute favorite is going to Sauvies Island with friends. It's a strip of beach on a river here and it's like a beach party every weekend in the summer. A whole gay section. Nude beach too. But I keep my trunks on.

Boxer or Briefs? Briefs. Nothing sexier… I mean, as long as they're not like Hanes.

Dream Date? I've always wanted to have sex atop a hill with a lighting storm in the distance. Is that a date?

Make it Legal? (Will you Get married?) I sure will. And adoption beyond that. I want to always be fun (not boring) but I want to be a fun family-man.

 Oregon will be voting on Marriage Equality this coming November. Please check out Oregon United for Marriage and offer your support!

(MNW) Six New Lawsuits Complicate Marriage Equality Fight!

AFER's marriage lawsuit in Virginia is picking up speed, with a faster schedule and new parties. We have new lawsuits this week in four different states. And one state's Young Republicans break ranks with the state party to support the freedom to marry.

(MNN) State Officials Take Opposite Sides Over KY Marriage Ban!

Two more polls show public support for marriage equality at a historic high -- and our opponents at a historic low. Marriages are happening early in Illinois, we have new lawsuits in Florida and Wyoming, and Kentucky's Attorney General takes a stand against the state's marriage ban.

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(MNW) More Marriage Wins Than Ever this Week!

Virginia's marriage ban is unconstitutional, with a strongly-worded victory in AFER's case. And that's just the start of multiple marriage wins from coast to coast this week. We have good news coming out of Kentucky, Indiana, and Nevada, plus several new lawsuits, hearings, and favorable polls.

OVTV: (MNW) Return of the "Procreation" Claims!

A Virginia court finally hears arguments in AFER's marriage case. We'll have all the details. We have a clearer picture of how Utah will fight to keep its marriage ban in place. A new lawsuit hits Wisconsin, with life-or-death stakes for one couple. And this could be the week that we finally learn the fate of Indiana's marriage ban.

OVTV: (MNW) VA Marriage Hearing is This Week!

A surprise twist in AFER's Virginia lawsuit. The Indiana House passes a marriage ban, but in so doing could actually delay its progress. Utah and Oklahoma cases are speeding towards the Supreme Court, and our chances for victory have greatly improved in Nevada. Plus there's progress this week in West Virginia, Hawaii, and Kansas.

(MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH) Virginia Marriage Decision Could Come This Week!

We have big news in Virginia this week, as AFER nears decision in the federal case there. A new ruling in Nevada could be the key to victory. Lawsuits also advance in Florida, Michigan and Oregon, and signature-gathering starts in Arkansas.

OVTV: (Marriage News Watch) Dueling Marriage Victories in the Midwest!

A huge victory in Oklahoma this week, with yet another marriage ban declared unconstitutional. Now comes the appeal, in the same federal circuit as the Utah case. We'll take a look at what to expect. Plus, more progress across the country, from Indiana to Texas to Idaho and Georgia.

(Marriage News Watch) Next Steps After Australian Setback!

We have a major setback this week in Australia, but there's still a glimmer of hope. Marriage equality hearings are coming up in two unlikely states: Arkansas and Texas. An Oregon ballot measure passes a major hurdle, and organizers launch a new public outreach campaign on the east coast.

(Marriagw News Watch) Australian Marriage Just Got Complicated!

As of this weekend, marriage equality has suddenly come to Australia -- but there's a catch. In fact, there are a lot of catches. Courts in Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and Utah could all be the first to rule on marriage in a post-DOMA world. And an equality lawsuit in Louisiana got knocked down, but not out.

(Marriage News Watch) Marriage Starts this week in Hawaii!

Marriage starts this week in Hawaii, but there's a potential new roadblock that could still halt the weddings. We have a date for a trial in Pennsylvania, there's a new lawsuit in Texas, and one couple in Illinois has been allowed to marry six months before the scheduled start date.

(Marriage News Watch) Marriage is Coming to Illinois, but When?

Marriage equality is law in Illinois, but questions remain over when marriages can actually start. Virginia voters could have a chance to overturn that state's marriage ban, and polling is surprisingly strong. Lawsuits advance this week in Pennsylvania and Tennessee, and there's more bad news for the National Organization for Marriage.

(Marriage News Watch) Population with Marriage Equality About to Double!

As the year winds down, a marriage bill is a done deal in Hawaii, and before the week is over another will be signed in Illinois. Plus there's a new lawsuit in Idaho, positive polling in Maine, and we're one step closer to the ballot in Ohio. But we're also facing some very tough work in Indiana.

(Marriage News Marriage) Opposition Shrinks in NJ!

Marriage equality turns one week old in New Jersey. And before the year is over, we could gain marriage in New Mexico, Illinois, and Hawaii. Plus, there's a new lawsuit in Tennessee and progress in Nevada.