Lawsuits, marriage bans, and mediation

Gays Sue Florida Over Same-Sex Marriage Ban

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Dozens of gay men and women sued a Florida court clerk Wednesday in a challenge to the state's law prohibiting same-sex marriages. The lawsuit - apparently the first legal challenge to the law - names only Broward County Clerk Howard Forman, who issues wedding licenses for the county.

"An idea whose time has come can never be stopped," said Ellis Rubin, attorney for the 175 plaintiffs. "This idea's time is now." (story)

And this from Utah

(Salt Lake City Utah) Less than a week after the Utah legislature passed a bill which bans same-sex marriages and bars the state from recognizing civil unions, the House has approved a constitutional amendment to punctuate its disapproval of gay relationships. (story)

Golf Club to Mediate Dispute with Lesbian

(Atlanta-AP) -- The Druid Hills Golf Club agreed Wednesday to enter mediation to resolve a dispute with a lesbian and gay club member seeking spousal benefits for their partners. The commission ruled in January that the 1100-member club violates the city's anti-discrimination law. (story)