David Garcia, the mayor of the small Mississippi Gulf Coast city of Waveland, has become the first mayor in the state to publicly support marriage … [Read more...] about Waveland, Mississippi Mayor is First in State to Declare Support for Marriage Equality
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National Groups Push Republicans To Drop Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage
The National Journal looked at several groups pushing the Republican party to drop its opposition to marriage equality by its 2016 national … [Read more...] about National Groups Push Republicans To Drop Opposition To Same-Sex Marriage
Utah Files Emergency SCOTUS Request Over Gay Marriage Recognition
Utah has filed an emergency request with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor asking her for a stay of the order forcing Utah to recognize … [Read more...] about Utah Files Emergency SCOTUS Request Over Gay Marriage Recognition
Wisconsin Democrats Ask Governor Scott Walker to Drop Defense of Gay Marriage Ban
A group of 15 Democratic state senators in Wisconsin sent out a letter on Wednesday urging Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republican Attorney General … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Democrats Ask Governor Scott Walker to Drop Defense of Gay Marriage Ban
Dallas Methodist Pastor Commits Suicide To Make Statement About Homophobia, Racism, Social Injustice
A retired Methodist pastor committed suicide by self-immolation in Dallas on June 23 to highlight racial injustice, homophobia, and the death … [Read more...] about Dallas Methodist Pastor Commits Suicide To Make Statement About Homophobia, Racism, Social Injustice
Dublin Supports Motion in Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
A motion supporting same-sex marriage was passed on June 14th in South County Dublin, Ireland. A motion supporting same-sex marriage was passed on … [Read more...] about Dublin Supports Motion in Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage: VIDEO
Archbishop Of Finland Apologizes For ‘Cruel Treatment’ Of Gays
The Archbishop of Finland’s Evangelical Lutheran Church has apologized for the cruel treatment received by gay people and other sexual … [Read more...] about Archbishop Of Finland Apologizes For ‘Cruel Treatment’ Of Gays
Gay Marriage News Watch: Updates from CA, VA, CO, PA, WI, IN, FL, ID and LA — VIDEO
AFER's Matt Baume reports on the two Colorado marriage rulings this week, a victory in Pennsylvania from the U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin and … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage News Watch: Updates from CA, VA, CO, PA, WI, IN, FL, ID and LA — VIDEO
More Than 7 Out of 10 Now Support Marriage Equality in Australia: VIDEO
A survey conducted on behalf of Australia’s Liberal Party shows that support for same-sex marriage and for a conscience vote in the coalition … [Read more...] about More Than 7 Out of 10 Now Support Marriage Equality in Australia: VIDEO
Colorado AG Appeals to State Supreme Court to Halt Gay Marriages After Circuit Judge Rejects His Request
Adams County District Court Judge C. Scott Crabtree on Monday rejected Colorado Attorney General John Suthers's request to stop county clerks from … [Read more...] about Colorado AG Appeals to State Supreme Court to Halt Gay Marriages After Circuit Judge Rejects His Request