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Marriage Equality

As of June 26, 2015:

To date: 23 countries have legalized same-sex marriage: Argentina (2010), Belgium (2003), Brazil (2013), Canada (nationwide 2005), Denmark (2012), Finland (eff. 2017) France (2013), Greenland (Oct. 2015) Iceland (2010), Ireland (eff. TBD) Luxembourg (2015), Mexico (nationwide, eff. TBD) Netherlands (2001), New Zealand (2013), Norway (2009), Portugal (2010), Slovenia (eff. TBD), South Africa (2006), Spain (2005), Sweden (2009), Uruguay (2013), Untied Kingdom (England and Wales, 2014), United States and territories (nationwide 2015).

    • A gay criminal case could help bring marriage equality to American Samoa
      News (USA)

      A gay criminal case could help bring marriage equality to American Samoa

      A U.S court has finally intervened in the case of a 72-year-old American man accused of gay statutory rape in American Samoa. The man says a homophobic prosecutor hijacked his case, and the details are harrowing.

      Wednesday, November 27, 2019
    • One of Trump’s bigoted, anti-LGBTQ employees will now sit on the federal bench
      Politics

      One of Trump’s bigoted, anti-LGBTQ employees will now sit on the federal bench

      At age 40, new Second Circuit Judge Steven Menashi probably has at least a quarter century ahead in which he can poison the law against us.

      Saturday, November 16, 2019
    • A lesbian couple deadlifted at their wedding in an incredible viral photo
      Life

      A lesbian couple deadlifted at their wedding in an incredible viral photo

      “We were deadlifting in wedding gowns professing our love. It was awesome!”

      Friday, November 1, 2019
    • The history of same-sex relationships is the history of marriage
      LGBTQ History

      The history of same-sex relationships is the history of marriage

      Unions between people of the same-sex are hardly new phenomena. Love is eternal.

      Saturday, October 26, 2019
    • The Oglala Sioux just became the first tribe with an inclusive hate crimes law
      News (USA)

      The Oglala Sioux just became the first tribe with an inclusive hate crimes law

      The two women who pushed for the ordinance said they have experienced a lot of hate on the reservation.

      Tuesday, October 1, 2019
    • An HRC bigwig fought for marriage equality. Now she’s fighting her divorce by attacking it.
      Life

      An HRC bigwig fought for marriage equality. Now she’s fighting her divorce by attacking it.

      Despite adopting twins with her partner and buying a home together, she now says she didn’t realize their ceremony “would impose any long term legal obligations on me.”

      Thursday, September 12, 2019
    • Can a gay millenial of color beat a homophobic minister for a NY Congressional seat?

      Can a gay millenial of color beat a homophobic minister for a NY Congressional seat?

      Ritchie Torres is facing off against Ruben Diaz Sr, who has been fighting LGBTQ rights for 25 years, for a soon-to-be open Congressional seat.

      Saturday, July 20, 2019
    • Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, dies at 99
      News

      Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, dies at 99

      From striking down sodomy laws to supporting marriage equality, Stevens was a reminder of how much the Court changed over time.

      Wednesday, July 17, 2019
    • Tennessee is trying a sneaky way to undermine marriage equality & churches are fighting back
      Politics

      Tennessee is trying a sneaky way to undermine marriage equality & churches are fighting back

      The state is trying to regulate what type of minister can officiate a wedding – and churches most likely to marry same-sex couples are the ones being excluded.

      Wednesday, July 10, 2019
    • UK Parliament votes to institute marriage equality in Northern Ireland if locals can’t get it done
      News (World)

      UK Parliament votes to institute marriage equality in Northern Ireland if locals can’t get it done

      If politicians in Northern Ireland won’t institute marriage equality, Parliament will step in and do it for them. And now the clock is ticking.

      Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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