/tags/doma DOMA en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2014-06-30/estate-planning-for-florida-lgbt-couples 06/30/14 - Monday's Topical Currents looks at the complexities of estate planning for same sex and other non-traditional couples. Even though the Defense… Mon, 30 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMT /show/topical-currents/2014-06-30/estate-planning-for-florida-lgbt-couples /television/2014-01-15/its-history-night-stonewall-south-africa-and-mlk On Thursday nights, SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± looks back at the people, places and major events that have shaped South Florida, the United States and our modern world. On… Thu, 16 Jan 2014 02:00:00 GMT /television/2014-01-15/its-history-night-stonewall-south-africa-and-mlk Daniel Hicks /news/2013-10-29/lawmakers-hold-first-broward-lgbt-town-hall In conjunction with LGBT History Month, state legislators met Monday night to host what was billed as the state’s first town hall meeting specifically… Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:18:02 GMT /news/2013-10-29/lawmakers-hold-first-broward-lgbt-town-hall Rachel Morello /national-politics/2013-10-22/getting-federal-benefits-to-gay-couples-its-complicated A Supreme Court ruling paved the way for same-sex married couples to receive federal benefits. Now Justice Department lawyers are working to make it happen. It's a challenge because they have more than 1,000 rules and laws to review. Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:15:00 GMT /national-politics/2013-10-22/getting-federal-benefits-to-gay-couples-its-complicated Carrie Johnson /2013-08-14/pentagon-details-plan-to-extend-benefits-to-same-sex-spouses The change will mean tens of thousands of dollars in payments to cover things such as health care and housing. The military also will provide leave for service members who must travel for a same-sex marriage. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 16:30:00 GMT /2013-08-14/pentagon-details-plan-to-extend-benefits-to-same-sex-spouses Eyder Peralta /2013-07-15/after-doma-ruling-binational-gay-couples-face-new-issues There are an estimated 28,000 gay and lesbian binational couples in the country, and for years many have been separated by immigration laws that didn't recognize their marriage. But now that the Supreme Court struck down a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex couples can apply for their foreign-born husbands, wives and fiancees to join them in the United States. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:17:00 GMT /2013-07-15/after-doma-ruling-binational-gay-couples-face-new-issues Durrie Bouscaren /news/2013-07-09/gay-couples-green-card-victory-activates-floridas-same-sex-marriage-supporters Julian Marsh and Traian “Tray” Popov have two computers in the office of their Fort Lauderdale home. But when the couple shows off their wedding photos,… Tue, 09 Jul 2013 10:00:00 GMT /news/2013-07-09/gay-couples-green-card-victory-activates-floridas-same-sex-marriage-supporters Christine DiMattei /politics/2013-07-04/rep-deutch-on-climate-change-food-stamps-hunger-and-immigration We're celebrating Independence Day this week by talking to some in South Florida's Congressional delegation.Today it's Boca Raton-based Democrat Ted… Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:03:08 GMT /politics/2013-07-04/rep-deutch-on-climate-change-food-stamps-hunger-and-immigration /politics/2013-07-03/miamis-ros-lehtinen-i-have-evolved-as-the-nation-has-evolved South Florida's longest serving Congressperson says she's changed with the times.Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Republican from Miami, has served in the house for… Wed, 03 Jul 2013 20:26:10 GMT /politics/2013-07-03/miamis-ros-lehtinen-i-have-evolved-as-the-nation-has-evolved /politics/2013-07-01/binational-gay-couple-in-fort-lauderdale-becomes-first-to-receive-u-s-green-card Two Fort Lauderdale men are the first wedded same-sex couple recognized by the United States for a green card, winning their immigration battle two days… Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:37:47 GMT /politics/2013-07-01/binational-gay-couple-in-fort-lauderdale-becomes-first-to-receive-u-s-green-card Steve Rothaus