The Netherlands Celebrates 20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage!
At midnight, on April 1st, 2001, The Netherlands wed four gay couples, officially legalizing gay marriage in the country. The…
Russia Votes to Limit LGBTQ Rights in Rigged Election
The votes are in from the recent election in Russia, which saw the nation voting (or did they?) for a…
Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal in Costa Rica
At midnight on May 26, 2020 same-sex marriage became law in Costa Rica, making it the first Central American country…
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…
Ecuador’s Highest Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Joining the ever growing list of countries legalizing same-sex marriage, Ecuador’s highest court ruled to overturn the countries laws against…
New Legislation in Taiwan Would Allow Same-Sex Couples to Marry
Taiwan’s government is proposing a new law to allow same-sex marriage. Back in November, the people of the self-governing island…
Michelle Obama Snuck Out of White House to Celebrate Marriage Equality
Michelle Obama’s brand-new book is making waves with its detailed, personal content, but one story is particularly important for the…
Take Action: Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) takes place the 17th with hundreds of events planned in over 50…
Congratulations Australia! Country Votes ‘Yes’ on Marriage Equality
The outcome of Australia’s Marriage Law Postal Survey shows that 61.6 percent of Australian voters who participated in the survey endorse marriage…
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott’s Daughter Releases Gay Marriage Ad
While many have already sent in their postal votes in Australia on their gay and lesbian marriage stance, the “Yes”…
Judge Issues Blow to Gay Marriage in Northern Ireland, What Now?
A high court dismissed two cases that challenged Northern Ireland’s ban on gay and lesbian marriage. The judge said that…
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black’s Wedding Video Helps LGBT Charities!
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black have released a gorgeous video that captured their over-the-top wedding in order to help raise…
German Lawmakers to Vote on Same-Sex Marriage this Week
In an interview with Brigitte magazine on Monday, Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that she was open to marriage for all when…
Tennessee Senate Tries to Chip Away at LGBT Protections with Vote to Pass HB1111
The Tennessee Senate passed HB 1111—a measure that could undermine certain protections under state law for women and LGBTQ people in…
Study Shows Marriage Equality Leads to Decline in Teenage Suicides, Australia Pushes for Reform
A US study Published by Jamma Pediatric journal has researchers correlating the link between same-sex marriage and a decline in…
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.…
New Orleans is Making This Lesbian Couple’s Dream Wedding a Reality
For the many legal strides that LGBT couples have made this year and will continue to make, the issue of…
A Billion People Worldwide Now Enjoy Marriage Equality
A new study reveals that some one billion people now live in a place where same-sex couples are legally eligible to wed.…
Australia Will Put Marriage Equality to a Public Vote
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed on Monday that a plebiscite (or, public vote) on marriage equality in Australia will be put…
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes Back Vallarta Pride
After tying the knot with same-sex marriage this year, Puerto Vallarta will welcome visitors once again to its beachy gayborhood,…
Public Vote on Gay Marriage in Australia to Cost Over $380 Million
Australia has a tricky situation on its hands. The proposed public vote on same-sex marriage has been quoted to cost upwards of…
Independent Lesbian Katherine Zappone Elected to Irish Parliament
Independent candidate Katherine Zappone was confirmed as elected in the Dublin South-West constituency on Monday evening. Zappone told Irish Times, “I…
Italian Parliament Begins Debate on Gay Marriage
Italy’s parliament began debating whether or not to give gay and lesbian civil partnerships legal status. Under heavy pressure from…
55-Year Gay Couple Lead Necco’s 150-Anniversary Sweethearts Campaign this Valentine’s Day
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the popular Valentine’s Day candy Sweethearts, the parent company, Necco, has created a heartwarming…
Hillary Clinton Calls Alabama Judge’s Ban on Gay Marriage ‘Unconstitutional’
Democratic Presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has made her stance once again known on gay and lesbian when she blasted the…
The Stunning Ruby Rose Named ‘GQ Australia’s Woman Of The Year’
GQ Australia names gender-fluid model and actress Ruby Rose Woman of the Year. The 29-year-old explained to Elle magazine earlier…
Vatican Meets with U.S. State Department’s Gay and Lesbian Envoy
Randy Berry, the first-ever U.S. Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI persons, met with Vatican officials on Tuesday in…
Ireland Passes Marriage Equality Today
After ten years of loud campaigning, Irish legislatures have finally passed the equal marriage bill in the Senate. Today the senators ‘Agreed’…
Americans Split Over Gay Marriage Ruling According to AP Poll
Don’t put your rainbow flag away just yet. The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide has left Americans…
European Court of Human Rights Rules All European Countries Should Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships
‘This just in from HRC: The European Court on Human Rights has ruled that all signatories to the European Convention…