Gay marriage: the key to happiness?
Posted on Jul 07, 2008 at 10:47 am
Los Angeles Times
July 7, 2008
Gregory Rodriguez writes an op-ed about a study which finds that countries whose people enjoy more freedom tend to be happier, concluding that marriage equality clearly promotes happiness in society. (Link)
July 7, 2008
Gregory Rodriguez writes an op-ed about a study which finds that countries whose people enjoy more freedom tend to be happier, concluding that marriage equality clearly promotes happiness in society. (Link)
Constitutional Amendment to Ban Gay and Lesbian Couples’ Marriages in Puerto Rico Fails
Posted on Jun 16, 2008 at 10:28 am
The Plainsman Politico
June 16, 2008
Puerto Rico's house of representatives has denied a measure to toughen a ban against same-sex couples' marriages. [Link]
June 16, 2008
Puerto Rico's house of representatives has denied a measure to toughen a ban against same-sex couples' marriages. [Link]
Norway Parliament votes for marriage equality
Posted on Jun 11, 2008 at 02:30 pm
Pink News
June 11, 2008
Members of Parliament in Norway today approved a bill that will end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage by 84 votes to 41. Family Issues minister Anniken Huitfeldt noted, "The new law won't weaken marriage as an institution. Rather, it will strengthen it. Marriage won't be worth less because more can take part in it." (Link)
June 11, 2008
Members of Parliament in Norway today approved a bill that will end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage by 84 votes to 41. Family Issues minister Anniken Huitfeldt noted, "The new law won't weaken marriage as an institution. Rather, it will strengthen it. Marriage won't be worth less because more can take part in it." (Link)
Equality lives happily ever after
Posted on Jun 10, 2008 at 10:55 am
Toronto Globe and Mail
June 9, 2008
On the anniversary of Canada's gaining marriage equality, Martha McCarthy writes, "Today, five years later, as the judgment continues to change lives here and internationally, I simply say: Indeed. How proud we all should be that the Canadian vision of equality and freedom has life and meaning."[Link]
June 9, 2008
On the anniversary of Canada's gaining marriage equality, Martha McCarthy writes, "Today, five years later, as the judgment continues to change lives here and internationally, I simply say: Indeed. How proud we all should be that the Canadian vision of equality and freedom has life and meaning."[Link]
Nordic Myths
Posted on May 29, 2008 at 11:32 am
Box Turtle Bulletin
May 28, 2008
If there were a cause and effect between Norway’s birth rate outside of marriage and providing civil unions for same-sex couples, the data suggests that civil unions actually had a dramatic affect in slowing the rate of births outside of marriage. (Link)
May 28, 2008
If there were a cause and effect between Norway’s birth rate outside of marriage and providing civil unions for same-sex couples, the data suggests that civil unions actually had a dramatic affect in slowing the rate of births outside of marriage. (Link)
Canadian gay couple struggles with U.S. red tape
Posted on May 05, 2008 at 11:26 am
Washington Blade
May 2, 2008
A gay Canadian couple regret their move to the U.S. last year because they face visa and border-crossing problems that wouldn’t exist if they were able to marry in the U.S. (Link)
May 2, 2008
A gay Canadian couple regret their move to the U.S. last year because they face visa and border-crossing problems that wouldn’t exist if they were able to marry in the U.S. (Link)
Gay Marriage Costs Him Citizenship
Posted on May 05, 2008 at 11:24 am
Time Magazine
May 2, 2008
A Frenchman married in Netherlands loses his French citizenship because his spouse is a man. (Link)
May 2, 2008
A Frenchman married in Netherlands loses his French citizenship because his spouse is a man. (Link)
Australia to remove gay discrimination from 100 laws
Posted on May 01, 2008 at 02:39 pm
Associated Press
April 30, 2008
Australia's new government plans to eliminate discrimination against gay couples in more than 100 laws, but even those in favor said it should go further and end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. (Link)
April 30, 2008
Australia's new government plans to eliminate discrimination against gay couples in more than 100 laws, but even those in favor said it should go further and end the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage. (Link)
Gay Civil Unions or Partnerships Not Full Equality, Says Bishop
Posted on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:32 am
UK Gay News
April 29, 2008
Freedom to Marry Voice of Equality Gene Robinson launches his book in the UK. (Link)
April 29, 2008
Freedom to Marry Voice of Equality Gene Robinson launches his book in the UK. (Link)
Israel recognizes overseas adoption by gay couple, grants child citizenship
Posted on Apr 25, 2008 at 12:31 pm
Haaretz
April 25, 2008
For the first time, Israel recognizes adoption by gay couple and grants child Israeli citizenship following court’s recommendation. (Link)
April 25, 2008
For the first time, Israel recognizes adoption by gay couple and grants child Israeli citizenship following court’s recommendation. (Link)