Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 141 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a gay couple’s landmark stand for equal rights
This is a special episode of the podcast tied to Pride Month, and I’m delighted to be able to bring you an incredible and legally-precedent-setting love story. In 1975, before anyone had even coined the phrases “same-sex marriage” or “marriage equality,” Filipino-American Richard Adams and Australian Tony Sullivan became one of the first same-sex couples in the world to be legally married. But after applying for a green card for Tony based on their marriage, the couple received a denial letter from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. To prevent Tony’s impending deportation, the couple sued the U.S. government, filing the first federal lawsuit seeking equal treatment for a same-sex marriage in U.S. history. Their story is the subject of a documentary airing on TVO Wednesday, June 28 at 9 p.m. and midnight and that will be available on tvo.org June 29.
Here are some resources related to my discussion with Tony.
The Official Site of Limited Partnership
Related Episode: These Two Dads Adopted Four Children
Related Episode: Gay Dads’ Adoption Story
Related Article: Why seeing my gay son enter parenthood made our relationship stronger
Tony Sullivan (L) and Richard Adams (R). 2010. Photo by Amy Adler
Are you a fan of the show? We’d dearly love your support.
Click here to visit our Patreon page and find out how you can become of a patron of the show to help us cover our costs. For as little as $1 per month you can help ensure the podcast will always be available.
Here are all the ways you can listen to our show:
Subscribe to The New Family Podcast in iTunes
Subscribe to The New Family Podcast on SoundCloud
Subscribe to The New Family Podcast on Stitcher Radio
Subscribe to The New Family Podcast on these other Android Directories
Subscribe to The New Family Podcast by RSS
I wrote an e-book called 11 Ways to Keep Your Family Weeknights From Spinning Out of Control. To get it for FREE, simply subscribe to our newsletter recapping the best of thenewfamily.com and the podcast!
'Podcast Episode 141: Pride Month Special — One of the 1st Gay Couples in the World to be Legally Married' have 1 comment
June 19, 2017 @ 4:02 am The New Family / Podcast Episode 142: Pride Month Special - Growing Up with Same-Sex Parents - The New Family
[…] Related Episode: Pride Month Special – One of the 1st Gay Couples in the World to be Legally M… […]