by John | Feb 21, 2013 | News, World news
A pro-gay marriage group is set to launch a $1 million media campaign in support of same-sex nuptials, with full-page ads in several major newspapers and a television spot featuring President Barack Obama, former first lady Laura Bush and former Vice President Dick...
by John | Feb 19, 2013 | Australian commentary
Weddings used to be cookie cutter affairs, vows in a church then a chicken-or-beef reception. A waltz, a drunken uncle, sugared almonds. Now they’re wilder and weirder, and far more wonderful. They’re more personal, more personalised. On Saturday, at a wedding where...
by John | Jan 28, 2013 | Australian news, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
Former Australian Medical Association president Kerryn Phelps says it is unconscionable for politicians to block the legal recognition of same-sex marriages. Dr Phelps also criticised an exemption for religious groups in proposed anti-discrimination laws. The...
by John | Jan 24, 2013 | AME media releases, Australian commentary, News, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions
AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY Marriage equality advocates have hailed President Barack Obama’s support for full gay equality in his inaugural speech, saying it directly challenges Australia’s national leaders to do the same. Mr Obama, who declared his...
by John | Dec 29, 2012 | News, World news
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois could become the next U.S. state to legalize gay marriage with a bill set to be introduced in the state Senate in early January, even before a new legislature takes office with a super-majority of Democrats in both houses. Buoyed by...
