The Texas Supreme Court ruled - unanimously - on Friday that gay married couples have no right to government-provided spousal benefits, the Austin … [Read more...] about Texas Supreme Court Rules That It’s Unclear Married Gay Couples Have Right to Government Spousal Benefits
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German Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Even as Merkel Votes No, Saying It’s Between Man and Woman
Berlin (dpa) - Gay marriage is set to become the law of the land in Germany after lawmakers voted in favour of legalization Friday, capping a hectic … [Read more...] about German Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Even as Merkel Votes No, Saying It’s Between Man and Woman
Appeals Court Allows NC Magistrates to Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
An appeals court has rejected a challenge to a law allowing North Carolina magistrates to refuse to perform same-sex marriages. The 2015 law allows … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Allows NC Magistrates to Refuse to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
Stephen Colbert Grills ‘Anti-Gay Baker’ Who Won’t Use the Letters LGBTQ on Cakes: WATCH
Stephen Colbert last night brought attention to the Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado case that the Supreme Court took up this week in which baker … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert Grills ‘Anti-Gay Baker’ Who Won’t Use the Letters LGBTQ on Cakes: WATCH
Merkel: CDU Lawmakers Can Vote with Their Conscience on Gay Marriage on June 30
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday she will allow members of her Christian Democrat (CDU) party to vote freely on any gay … [Read more...] about Merkel: CDU Lawmakers Can Vote with Their Conscience on Gay Marriage on June 30
Germany’s Angela Merkel Backs Off Opposition to Gay Marriage, Lifting Hopes for Equality
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday backed away from her conservative party's clear "no" to same-sex marriage, a hot-button issue … [Read more...] about Germany’s Angela Merkel Backs Off Opposition to Gay Marriage, Lifting Hopes for Equality
Neil Gorsuch Isn’t Conservative. He’s Reactionary.
Today, the Supreme Court issued a per curiam ruling that solidified its landmark same-sex marriage ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. Contrary to popular … [Read more...] about Neil Gorsuch Isn’t Conservative. He’s Reactionary.
Gallup Poll Shows Increase in Weddings for Gay Adults
Some gay couples are making the most of a 2015 Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage legal across the United States, but many LGBT adults … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll Shows Increase in Weddings for Gay Adults
Colombia Recognizes Polyamorous Gay ‘Throuple’ As Family: VIDEO
Three gay men have gained legal recognition as the first polyamorous family in Colombia. In a video published on Monday, one of the men, Victor … [Read more...] about Colombia Recognizes Polyamorous Gay ‘Throuple’ As Family: VIDEO
Scottish Episcopal Church is First Christian Church in UK to Allow Same-Sex Marriages
The Scottish Episcopal Church has voted to allow gay couples to marry in church ceremonies making it the first Christian church in the UK to do so, … [Read more...] about Scottish Episcopal Church is First Christian Church in UK to Allow Same-Sex Marriages