by Jen | Nov 13, 2013 | News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
Supporters celebrate after Hawaii’s senate approved a bill allowing same-sex marriage to be legal in the state. The Hawaiian senate passed a bill on Tuesday legalising same-sex marriage, putting the state a signature away from becoming a same-sex wedding...
by Carol Burger | Nov 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Watch the votes for marriage equality come in at the Illinois House of Representatives. (November 5, 2013). The General Assembly today narrowly approved a gay marriage bill, clearing the way for Illinois to become the 15th state to legalize same-sex unions. The bill...
by Jen | Sep 17, 2013 | News, World news
Vice President Joe Biden retreaded his support for gay marriage in a speech at Sen. Tom Harkin’s (D-Iowa) annual steak-fry fundraiser on Sunday. In a speech hitting economic opportunity and celebrating President Barack Obama’s leadership, Biden merited his...
by Jen | Jul 1, 2013 | Australian news, News
Barack Obama has spoken up for gay rights in Africa, where gays are routinely discriminated against. Source: AAP US President Barack Obama hit out at discrimination against gays in Africa and hailed the continent’s “amazing” progress and potential on...
by Jen | Jun 30, 2013 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates say Kevin Rudd’s support for the reform has contributed to his strong showing in opinion polls released today. A national poll released today show Mr Rudd is preferred prime minister only three days after being re-appointed to the...