Prensa Latina report on gay marriage in the U.S. (June 2013)

U.S. Court supports gay marriage
Written by George V. Jaime

Google translation. Revised by Walter Lippmann.

June 26, 2013, 10:52

Imagen activa

Washington, June 26 (PL) On a split vote, the United States Supreme Court ruled today that gay marriage is a lawful act and should receive the same benefits as the traditional.

The verdict of five votes in favor and four against rescinded several sections of the Defense of Marriage Act, adopted 17 years ago, and supported by 12 U.S. states which have already promoted the controversial civil unions.

The decision is a defeat for religious conservatives and Republican leaderswho, for four decades, have opposed the concept of marriage change orthodox biblical arguments or related child instruction.

By adopting the ruling, the SC clarified that the resolution does not affect the sovereignty or jurisdiction of 36 states that prohibit gay marriage, and therefore they can continue unauthorized action in those sections of the United States.

Since the beginning of this week there was a huge buzz in the northern country because the decision by the Court would give gay couples the same constitutional rights as heterosexual.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday completed its deliberations stage before the summer holiday period, and the order may change the national constitutional context, in addition to its potential cultural and political impact.

According to the judges, gay marriages should receive the same federal tax benefits, health insurance and pensions than other couples. On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court also invalidated as unconstitutional the state-imposed ban on marriages between individuals of the same sex. [Adopted by referendum in an initiative-sponsored process, wl.]

ocs / jvj

=====================================
Expect U.S. historical verdict on gay marriage
Written by George V. Jaime

Google translation. Revised by Walter Lippmann.

June 26, 2013, 08:04 AM

Imagen activa

Washington, June 26 (PL) The United States Supreme Court (will decide today on the legality of gay marriage, an issue with contentious human and electoral political implications in the northern country.

The court must issue its final decision on Wednesday about California Proposition 8, California, and primarily on the Defense of Marriage Act, adopted in 1996.

This 17 year-old considered improper all civil unions other than between a male and a female, both adults and therefore denies federal benefits and so-called irregular marriages.

Polls in 2008 showed that Americans supported gay marriage by 39 percent, today's figures support above 50 percent and 12 states plus the District of Columbia allow such controversial unions.

The theme is also another pretext for political arm wrestling between Democrats and Republicans. Since 2012, President Barack Obama and former president Bill Clinton endorsed fully defending the so-called gay marriage and civil rights.

Conservative Republicans, dependent on an electoral base formed by southern Catholic extremists oppose the issue with the argument that gay marriage contradicts basic principles of nature and affects the education of children.

The verdict of the SC will refer especially to a lawsuit filed by Karane and Jamelle Thomas-Williams, two women from Washington DC military, who were married in October, but were not entitled to pensions and health coverage as a couple.

For four decades, U.S. public opinion has remained divided on this issue. If the high court rules in favor, the consequences of the ruling will have constitutional, cultural and sociological impact.

ocs / jvj

		U.S. Court supports gay marriage Written by George V. Jaime Google translation. Revised by Walter Lippmann. June 26, 2013, 10:52 Washington, June 26 (PL) On a split vote, the United States Supreme Court ruled today that gay marriage is a lawful act and should receive the same benefits as the traditional. The verdict of five votes in favor and four against rescinded several sections of the Defense of Marriage Act, adopted 17 years ago, and supported by 12 U.S. states which have already promoted the controversial civil unions. The decision is a defeat for religious conservatives and Republican leaderswho, for four decades, have opposed the concept of marriage change orthodox biblical arguments or related child instruction. By adopting the ruling, the SC clarified that the resolution does not affect the sovereignty or jurisdiction of 36 states that prohibit gay marriage, and therefore they can continue unauthorized action in those sections of the United States. Since the beginning of this week there was a huge buzz in the northern country because the decision by the Court would give gay couples the same constitutional rights as heterosexual. The Supreme Court on Wednesday completed its deliberations stage before the summer holiday period, and the order may change the national constitutional context, in addition to its potential cultural and political impact. According to the judges, gay marriages should receive the same federal tax benefits, health insurance and pensions than other couples. On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court also invalidated as unconstitutional the state-imposed ban on marriages between individuals of the same sex. [Adopted by referendum in an initiative-sponsored process, wl.] ocs / jvj ===================================== Expect U.S. historical verdict on gay marriage Written by George V. Jaime Google translation. Revised by Walter Lippmann. June 26, 2013, 08:04 AM Washington, June 26 (PL) The United States Supreme Court (will decide today on the legality of gay marriage, an issue with contentious human and electoral political implications in the northern country. The court must issue its final decision on Wednesday about California Proposition 8, California, and primarily on the Defense of Marriage Act, adopted in 1996. This 17 year-old considered improper all civil unions other than between a male and a female, both adults and therefore denies federal benefits and so-called irregular marriages. Polls in 2008 showed that Americans supported gay marriage by 39 percent, today's figures support above 50 percent and 12 states plus the District of Columbia allow such controversial unions. The theme is also another pretext for political arm wrestling between Democrats and Republicans. Since 2012, President Barack Obama and former president Bill Clinton endorsed fully defending the so-called gay marriage and civil rights. Conservative Republicans, dependent on an electoral base formed by southern Catholic extremists oppose the issue with the argument that gay marriage contradicts basic principles of nature and affects the education of children. The verdict of the SC will refer especially to a lawsuit filed by Karane and Jamelle Thomas-Williams, two women from Washington DC military, who were married in October, but were not entitled to pensions and health coverage as a couple. For four decades, U.S. public opinion has remained divided on this issue. If the high court rules in favor, the consequences of the ruling will have constitutional, cultural and sociological impact. ocs / jvj
		Tribunal de EE.UU. respalda a matrimonios homosexuales Escrito por Jorge V. Jaime <http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1552011&Itemid=9> Washington, 26 jun (PL) Con una votación dividida, la Suprema Corte de Justicia (SCJ) de Estados Unidos dictaminó hoy que el matrimonio homosexual es un acto lícito y debe recibir los mismos beneficios que el tradicional. El veredicto de cinco votos a favor y cuatro negativos dejó sin efecto varios acápites del Acta para la Defensa del Matrimonio, refrendada hace 17 años, y respaldó a 12 estados norteamericanos que ya promovían las polémicas uniones civiles. La decisión significa una derrota para los conservadores religiosos y líderes republicanos que durante cuatro décadas se han opuesto a modificar el concepto del casamiento ortodoxo con argumentos bíblicos o relacionados con la instrucción infantil. Al difundir el fallo, la SCJ aclaró que la resolución no afectará la soberanía ni la jurisdicción de 36 estados que prohíben el llamado matrimonio gay, y por ende el acto puede continuar desautorizado en esos departamentos de Estados Unidos. Desde inicios de esta semana existía una enorme expectativa en el norteño país porque el arbitraje de la Corte daría a las parejas homosexuales los mismos derechos constitucionales que a las heterosexuales. La Corte Suprema de Justicia termina este miércoles su etapa de deliberaciones antes del período de vacaciones estivales, y el decreto puede cambiar el contexto constitucional nacional, además de tener un potencial impacto cultural y político. Según los jueces, los matrimonios homosexuales deberán recibir los mismos beneficios federales en impuestos, seguros médicos y pensiones que el resto de las parejas. El 15 de mayo de 2008 la Corte Suprema de California también invalidó por inconstitucional la prohibición que el estado impuso sobre los matrimonios entre individuos del mismo sexo. ocs/jvj ===================================== Esperan en EE.UU. veredicto histórico sobre matrimonio homosexual Escrito por Jorge V. Jaime <http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1551311&Itemid=2> 26 de junio de 2013, 08:04 Washington, 26 jun (PL) La Suprema Corte de Justicia (SCJ) de Estados Unidos decidirá hoy sobre la licitud del matrimonio homosexual, un tema humano con polémicas derivaciones políticas y electorales en el norteño país. El tribunal debe emitir su última palabra este miércoles acerca de la llamada Proposition 8, de California, y principalmente sobre el Acta de Defensa del Matrimonio, refrendada en 1996. Esta ley de hace 17 años considera como impropia toda unión civil que no sea entre un varón y una hembra, adultos ambos, y por ende niega beneficios sociales y federales a los casamientos llamados irregulares. Encuestas del 2008 indicaban que los estadounidenses apoyaban el matrimonio homosexual en un 39 por ciento, hoy las cifras de respaldo superan el 50 por ciento y 12 estados más el Distrito de Columbia permiten esas controversiales uniones. El tema es también otro pretexto para el pulseo político entre demócratas y republicanos. El presidente Barack Obama y el exmandatario William Clinton ratificaron desde 2012 que defienden plenamente el llamado matrimonio gay y sus derechos cívicos. Conservadores republicanos, dependientes de una base electoral formada por extremistas católicos sureños, se oponen al asunto con el argumento de que contradice principios básicos de la naturaleza y afecta la educación de los niños. El veredicto de la SCJ se referirá en especial a una demanda presentada por Karane y Jamelle Thomas-Williams, dos mujeres militares de Washington D.C, que se casaron en octubre, pero no tienen derecho a pensiones ni cobertura médica como pareja. Durante cuatro décadas la opinión pública de Estados Unidos se ha mantenido dividida respecto a este asunto. Si el máximo tribunal falla a favor, las consecuencias del dictamen tendrán impacto en los ámbitos constitucional, cultural y sociológico. ocs/jvj