Japan Continues Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
It’s two steps backward and one step forward for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community as a court in Tokyo ruled last week…
Senate Passes the Respect for Marriage Act
The Senate passed the highly anticipated Respect for Marriage Act yesterday with a 61-36 bipartisan vote, sending the bill back…
Where Do You Want to Celebrate Marriage Equality?
This last decade was a tremendous one for gay rights. The USA became the most populous nation to legalize gay…
Mexico’s Congressional Committee Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Bill
A congressional committee in Mexico has just rejected a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The bill, proposed…
Kim Davis May Have To Pay Opponents’ Legal Fees
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis caught the nation’s attention last year when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples,…
Taiwan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage
Taiwan has long been one of the most progressive places in Asia, and it’s continuing that tradition by moving forward with…
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against North Carolina’s Gay Marriage ‘Opt-Out Law’
While the furor against North Carolina’s HB2 continues to have economic implications for the state, another controversy has also arisen.…
Italian Senate Finally Passes Landmark Civil Unions Bill
After months of spirited debates, the Italian Senate has passed the European country’s first recognition of same-sex unions. Prime Minister Matteo…
Missouri Reverses Decision to ‘Mourn’ Same-Sex Marriage with Below Half-Mast Flags
One of the most interesting negative responses to same-sex marriage is a decision by Dent County, Missouri’s County Commission to fly its…
300,000 People Protest Gay Marriage in Rome
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Rome this past Saturday to protest gay marriage and the teaching of gender…
Texas is Advancing Anti-Gay Bill That Would Ban Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
The Texas House is set to vote on Tuesday on House Bill 4105, which would directly challenge a Supreme Court…
It’s Official! Target Finally Comes Out
After years of criticism for remaining neutral on the issue of same-sex marriage, Target, the nation’s second-largest discount retailer, publicly announced…
Utah Must Recognize 1,000 Gay and Lesbian Marriages
A federal judge has ordered Utah to officially recognize more than 1,000 same-sex marriages that took place in a brief…