Panel to repeal US law on gay marriage

LEGISLATION giving equal federal rights to same-sex married couples in the United States has cleared a major hurdle, but it still has far to go before it becomes the law of the land. By a 10-8 vote along party lines, the Senate judiciary committee today approved a...

US: Marriage Equality Safe in Iowa

In what was supposed to be a squeaker, Democrat Liz Mathis solidly defeated Republican Cindy Golding, 56%-43% for an Iowa State Senate seat, thereby keeping Democrats in control of the State Senate. This is a crucial win since Republicans control the State House and...

Brazilian appeals court approves gay marriage

Brazil’s Supreme Appeals Court has ruled two women can convert their civil union into full marriage. It’s the highest court in Brazil to uphold a gay marriage following a series of conflicting rulings in various Brazilian courts.

Kiwis march for marriage

Now our gay mates across the Tasman are also marching for marriage equality – sending a message to parliament in Wellington this afternoon. GayNZ.com reports that around 100 people marched to the steps of New Zealand’s parliament to demand full marriage and adoption...