President Michelle Bachelet of Chile plans to introduce a marriage equality bill in the national legislature this upcoming Monday, August 28. If approved as expected, the country will become the sixth … [Read more...] about Chile’s Bachelet Makes Good on Her Marriage Equality Promise with New Bill
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Turnbull to Stubbornly Push for Marriage Equality Plebiscite in Australia … Again
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull resisted a push Monday from seven members of his own governing Coalition to hold a free vote on marriage equality for Australia, and will instead fall back to a … [Read more...] about Turnbull to Stubbornly Push for Marriage Equality Plebiscite in Australia … Again
Australian Comedian Brutally Trolls PM Malcolm Turnbull with Marriage Quip : WATCH
Australian comedian Rhys Nicholson took the opportunity to get in a dig against Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a joint television appearance, in criticism of his conservative government's … [Read more...] about Australian Comedian Brutally Trolls PM Malcolm Turnbull with Marriage Quip : WATCH
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 belief, per curiam doesn't mean "unanimous"; it … [Read more...] about Neil Gorsuch Isn’t Conservative. He’s Reactionary.
Malta Marriage Equality Bill Would Also Expand Rights for Heterosexual Couples
In Malta, the least-populous member of the European Union, a forthcoming legislative bill would not only bring marriage equality for same-sex couples, but include provisions to expand existing … [Read more...] about Malta Marriage Equality Bill Would Also Expand Rights for Heterosexual Couples
Tennis Legend Margaret Court Boycotts Qantas for Its Support of Gay Marriage
Australian tennis great Margaret Court earned 24 singles Grand Slam titles, the standing record in women's tennis, during her career in the 1960s and '70s, but less illustrious is her nearly as … [Read more...] about Tennis Legend Margaret Court Boycotts Qantas for Its Support of Gay Marriage
Australian Couple Together for 50 Years Still Can’t Marry: WATCH
Peter de Waal and Peter Bonsall-Boone of Sydney met in 1966 and have been together ever since. They exchanged wedding bands on their 50th anniversary last year. Unfortunately, in Australia the … [Read more...] about Australian Couple Together for 50 Years Still Can’t Marry: WATCH
Finland Clears Last Hurdle in Enacting Same-Sex Marriage Law
The Finnish parliament Friday voted down a petition that would have blocked a law to permit same-sex marriages, allowing it to come into effect as scheduled on March 1. While Scandinavian neighbors … [Read more...] about Finland Clears Last Hurdle in Enacting Same-Sex Marriage Law
In Revolt, Church of England Narrowly Votes Down Report Excluding Same-Sex Marriages
A Church of England synod in London this week prevented approval of a report promulgated by its bishops that sought to limit marriage as between "one man and one woman." The report had previously … [Read more...] about In Revolt, Church of England Narrowly Votes Down Report Excluding Same-Sex Marriages
Tennessee ‘Marriage Defense Act’ Filed, Defines Marriage as Man and Woman
Tennessee lawmakers have reintroduced a "Natural Marriage Defense Act" that aims to define marriage as between one man and woman in spite of judicial decisions to the contrary. It claims that same-sex … [Read more...] about Tennessee ‘Marriage Defense Act’ Filed, Defines Marriage as Man and Woman
