Finnish woman reveals sad state of EU rights for same-sex families
Posted on Oct 28, 2010 at 01:00 pm
The European Commission says that existing EU law on freedom of movement gives adequate protection to same-sex couples. But the story of one family living in Paris shows how a mixture of confusion and prejudice is stripping some EU citizens of basic rights.
Marriage support grows in Australia
Posted on Oct 27, 2010 at 03:00 pm
Calls for a conscience vote on the Greens’ freedom to marry bill have intensified following the release of a new poll showing four in five Australians believe the issue should be voted on outside party lines.
Lesbian and gay Christians in UK back legal action over the freedom to marry
Posted on Oct 27, 2010 at 09:30 am
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) has declared its firm backing for a new campaign that plans legal action to secure recognition of same-sex marriage in the UK.
The freedom to marry is a fundamental right
Posted on Oct 15, 2010 at 09:00 am
Freedom to Marry Voice for Equality, Menachem Rosensaft: "We must never lose sight of the fact that divisive rhetoric and demagoguery have consequences. The delegitimization or demonization of any group threatens our society as a whole."
Tasmania steps forward on marriage
Posted on Oct 12, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Tasmania has passed state legislation which now recognizes overseas marriages and civil partnerships of same-sex couples.
Spouses, but not on U.S. soil
Posted on Oct 06, 2010 at 03:30 pm
A Spain/United States dual citizen who works at the United Nations headquarters in New York City tells his story: "Most Americans who marry foreigners can initiate a process to obtain a permanent residence status for their spouses. But because of the obscenely titled Defense of Marriage Act, which President Clinton signed into law in 1996, my spouse can't qualify for papers through me.
Activists In Paraguay optimistic about upcoming Marriage Equality Debate
Posted on Oct 06, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Supporters of the freedom to marry in Paraguay say they have a good chance of having marriage equality legislation approved.
The debate on whether to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in the Roman Catholic stronghold kicked off Saturday with two large demonstrations.
Greens introduce freedom to marry bill in Australia
Posted on Oct 05, 2010 at 08:30 am
The Greens Party introduced a bill to legalize the freedom to marry in Australia's Parliament on 29 September.
The group Australian Marriage Equality is calling for a "conscience" vote on the bill, meaning individual MPs would be free to break from their party's official position.
Menendez Immigration Bill Includes Gay Rights Provision
Posted on Oct 01, 2010 at 11:00 am
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill yesterday, including a provision to extend family-based immigration for same-sex couples.
Voice for Equality: Luke MacFarlane
Posted on Sep 30, 2010 at 03:30 pm
Luke MacFarlane, best known for his role as Scotty Wandell (husband to Kevin Walker) on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters", will be among the stars participating in a special performance of Terrence McNally's "Some Men" on Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA to benefit the Courage Campaign Institute's "Testimony" project.
The Testimony project is designed to bring the Prop 8 trial into the lives of Americans and empower them - gay and straight - to share their stories and change the way America thinks about LGBT rights.