by Alex Greenwich | Feb 25, 2011 | News, World news
Same-sex couples in Maryland would have the same full marriage rights as heterosexuals under a bill that cleared the Senate Thursday. If the House of Delegates approves it and the governor signs it, Maryland would be the sixth U.S. state to approve gay marriage....
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 24, 2011 | News, World news
The Obama administration has dropped its support for a US law that says marriage can exist only between a man and a woman. The decision, welcomed by gay rights advocates and human rights groups, is sure to spark renewed controversy in America and a likely showdown in...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 23, 2011 | News, World news
Australian-born British rights activist Peter Tatchell has slammed the British Government for announcing a transition to marriage equality which he said could take as long as 2017. On February 17 UK Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone announced that the UK’s...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 20, 2011 | News, World news
British gay Muslims are joining the global fight for equality and seeking gay Islamic marriage. The BBC’s 5 live Investigates speaks to one couple about their ‘nikah’ – a Muslim matrimonial contract – and asks how they balance their...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 19, 2011 | News, World news
Facebook users now have two more ways to describe their romantic arrangements. In a gesture of inclusiveness aimed at the gay community, Facebook on Thursday added “In a civil union” and “In a domestic partnership” to its official list of...
by Alex Greenwich | Feb 16, 2011 | News, World news
According to news reports, the British Government will this week announce a conultation process on plans to legalise same-sex marriage. Media had been expecting the Government to announce a time table for ending a ban on civil partnership ceremonies being held in...
