by Alex Greenwich | Apr 9, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have welcomed support for same-sex marriage from Victorian State Labor leader, Daniel Andrews. Yesterday, on the ABC’s 730 Victoria Mr Andrews said “I, like a growing number of Victorians, believe that it’s unfair that...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 9, 2011 | Australian news, News
Victorian Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind same-sex marriage. The Labor Party will discuss the issue at its national conference in December. Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said she does not support same-sex marriage. But Mr Andrews told...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 8, 2011 | Overseas commentary
This article by the Rev Candace Chellow-Hodge looks at what it means to be married, gay or straight: During a recent radio show appearance, a conservative pastor told the audience that gays and lesbians are unfit for marriage because “it takes discipline,”...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 6, 2011 | Australian news
The Australian Services Union is asking its members to make their views known on same-sex marriage so the union can endorse a formal position on the issue. ASU NSW and ACT branch secretary Sally McManus emailed all ASU members on March 29, seeking their opinions. “The...
by Alex Greenwich | Apr 6, 2011 | Overseas commentary
In this article, US columnist, Stacey Oparnica, argues why civil unions are no substitute for equality in marriage. Debating whether or not to legalize same-sex marriage is not for the faint of heart. Oftentimes, it yields a firestorm of disputes about religion,...
