Same-sex couples could be allowed to marry in U.K. under Tory election plans
Posted on May 05, 2010 at 09:30 am
The Conservatives have become the first of the three main political parties in Britain to set out an explicit commitment to considering allowing same-sex couples to marry, should they take power after Thursday’s general election.
Australian LGBT rights activist: “Anything is possible”
Posted on Apr 30, 2010 at 03:16 pm
Rodney Croome is an Australian human rights hero, with a new book out on May 3rd outlining the arguments for marriage equality.
He writes here for "The Gay Marriage Blog," to explain just how quickly a state or country can go from jail for gays to relationship recognition. If you are in Africa, Kansas, Poland or China, or anywhere without equality – this story is an inspiration.
Immigration plan includes LGBT families
Posted on Apr 29, 2010 at 03:09 pm
An outline of a comprehensive immigration reform package circulating on Capitol Hill includes a provision that would allow U.S. citizens and legal residents to sponsor their same-sex partners for residency.
Do gay couples give up their U.S. citizenship?
Posted on Apr 28, 2010 at 11:33 am
American expatriates are having a more difficult time living and working abroad, a recent "New York Times" article found, causing a small but growing number of them to renounce their United States citizenship.
But there’s another group of Americans who could be adding to that tally: same-sex couples.
From a crime to the freedom to marry on high?
Posted on Apr 27, 2010 at 08:35 am
It was only as recently as 2007, that homosexuality was still a crime in Nepal, with a prison sentence of up to two years.
Yet fast forward three short years to now, and this tiny Himalayan nation is so different it quite takes your breath away. For it is not only set to become the first in Asia to honor the freedom to marry, it’s also promoting weddings for same-sex couples on Everest in an attempt to become the continent’s top gay tourist destination!
Our story: A gay couple, torn apart by DOMA
Posted on Apr 20, 2010 at 01:35 pm
The federal government helps keep binational families together by letting U.S. citizens sponsor non-citizen spouses for a marriage-based “green card,” which gives immigrant spouses permanent resident status. Green card holders aren’t U.S. citizens, but can get a Social Security number, can work, and can get a driver’s license.
As this Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) DOMA story shows, however, the federal government doesn't recognize married same-sex couples - it sees them as strangers. A green card simply isn’t an option for them.
Iceland preparing to legalize freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 12, 2010 at 08:08 am
The tiny island nation of Iceland is preparing to legalize the freedom to marry. The government introduced its gender-neutral marriage bill on March 23.
The bill has the backing of Prime Minister Johanna Siguroardottir, the world's first openly lesbian politician to be elected to helm a country.
Voice for Equality: Anthony LaPaglia
Posted on Apr 09, 2010 at 02:37 pm
Freedom to Marry salutes Anthony LaPaglia as a Voice for Equality. Mr. LaPaglia is an Australian actor best known for his Golden Globe Award-winning role as FBI agent Jack Malone on the American TV series "Without a Trace", and for his Emmy Award-winning portrayal of Simon Moon on the TV show "Frasier".
Portugal’s Constitutional Court OKs the freedom to marry
Posted on Apr 09, 2010 at 11:30 am
Portugal's Constitutional Court has OK'd a freedom to marry bill approved by lawmakers.
Portugal's Socialist-controlled Parliament, led by Prime Minister Jose Socrates, approved the bill on February 11. The president still has the option of vetoing the legislation, but Socrates has said he is prepared to overturn the veto.
88 same-sex couples have married in Mexico City
Posted on Apr 06, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Mexico City's officials say 88 same-sex couples have gotten married in Mexico's capital since a law legalizing the freedom to marry took effect last month.