by John | Dec 20, 2011 | News, World news
There’s a relatively lengthy piece on Politico today that is absolutely worth a few moments of your time. There’s an argument to be made that President Barack Obama in preparing to endorse federal marriage equality before the coming election.
by John | Dec 20, 2011 | Australian news, News
Queensland’s same-sex civil unions laws are in jeopardy, with an independent MP pushing to have them repealed even if some ceremonies occur before the state election. Independent Queensland MP Rob Messenger on Tuesday announced a plan to introduce a private...
by John | Dec 17, 2011 | News, World news
Gay men who live in states where same-sex marriage is legal are healthier, have less stress, make fewer doctor visits and have lower health-care costs, a new study finds. It included more than 1,200 patients at a large Massachusetts health clinic that provides...
by John | Dec 16, 2011 | Australian news, News
FEDERAL MPs David Bradbury (Lindsay, Labor) and Louise Markus (Blue Mountains, Liberal) will not support a Bill to amend the Marriage Act to allow same-sex marriages. While the ALP national conference decided to allow a conscience vote on gay marriage, Opposition...
by John | Dec 15, 2011 | Australian news, News
Liberal MP Kelly O’Dwyer has said she opposes marriage equality because she is yet to be convinced the Marriage Act should be changed. Speaking at a press conference in Toorak last week, the Higgins MP said she had consulted with her electorate on the issue. To email...
by John | Dec 15, 2011 | AME media releases, News
As part of the Federal Press Gallery’s Mid-Winter Ball Charity Auction, GetUp and Australian Marriage Equality bid for and won dinner at The Lodge with Julia Gillard – a prize they will give to couples in same-sex relationships, to make the case for marriage equality....
