Politics Jun 26 What to know about the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage 10 years ago By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press
Politics Jun 11 Southern Baptist delegates call for reversal of Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
World Jun 18 Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriages Thailand will become the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, to allow same-sex marriage. By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press
World Sep 26 Swiss approve same-sex marriage by wide margin in referendum Cheers rang out, hugs were exchanged and rainbow-colored flags waved overhead across Switzerland as the Swiss resoundingly voted to allow same-sex couples to marry, final results of a nationwide referendum showed Sunday. By Associated Press
World Mar 16 Watch 6:52 Could the Vatican’s decree on same-sex unions turn people away from church? After Pope Francis initially signaled support for same-sex unions, the Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot support them, saying God “cannot bless sin.” The latest decree has disappointed LGBTQ advocates and cast doubt on the church’s acceptance of… By Amna Nawaz
Nov 04 Watch 3:06 News Wrap: Coronavirus infections keep climbing across U.S. In our news wrap Wednesday, COVID-19 continues its march across the U.S., with 92,000 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. The United Kingdom is bracing for the start of a new lockdown, while Europe’s worst hot spot, Belgium,… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal charges In our news wrap Wednesday, pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma is pleading guilty to federal charges of conspiracy and paying kickbacks to doctors amid the national opioid epidemic. The move involves the painkiller OxyContin and comes as part of an $8… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 4:02 How Pope Francis is ‘upending’ Catholic Church culture over same-sex unions By William Brangham In a new documentary, Pope Francis makes remarks that represent an increased level of support for same-sex unions and legal protections. The statements seem to be at odds with official teachings of the Catholic Church, whose doctrine still contends that… Continue watching
May 26 Costa Rica legalizes same-sex marriage By Javier Cordoba, Associated Press Costa Rica is the sixth country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage, following most recently Ecuador, which allowed it last year. It is also permitted in some parts of Mexico. Continue reading
Jan 08 Kentucky clerk who denied marriage licenses files for re-election By Associated Press Kim Davis filed for re-election last week, according to documents on the Secretary of State's website. She had announced in November she planned to seek a second term. Continue reading