Nation Jul 20 Some conservative lawmakers want to end no-fault divorce. Here’s why By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Andrew Chambers
Nation Jun 20 How these couples made their marriage work after after a gender transition Marriages in which a partner undergoes a gender transition can not only survive, but also thrive under the light of new honesty. Such marriages showcase the resilience of love and the flexibility of sexual identity. By Jeff McMillan, Associated Press
Nation Mar 16 Marriages in the U.S. are back to pre-pandemic levels, according to the CDC The COVID-19 pandemic threw many people's wedding plans into disarray. In 2020, there were 1.7 million weddings in the U.S. New York, the District of Columbia and Hawaii saw the largest increases in marriages from 2021 to 2022. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Mar 13 Watch 9:56 Political divides cut through marriages and families in the run-up to the 2024 election For many Americans, politics has become far more personal, and divisive, than it once was. Now, in the run-up to the November election, that’s creating some friction within families. Tonight, Judy Woodruff looks at the impact of politics on marriages,… By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman, Connor Seitchik
Arts May 07 Watch 5:46 ‘Colorful Weddings’ pushes the marriage business beyond bridal white The wedding industry is up and running again as more people are vaccinated and couples have rescheduled their canceled plans due to COVID. But the return of weddings is also highlighting the lack of services catered to people of color… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Layla Quran, Simeon Lancaster
Feb 10 Judge orders feds to release immigrants detained during marriage interviews By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press A federal judge in Maryland has banned immigration officials from arresting, detaining and deporting immigrants who are seeking legal status based on their marriages to U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Oct 16 Can my ex bar me from his retirement benefits? By Philip Moeller Can an ex-wife file for a Social Security benefit based on a former husband’s earnings record, even if he stated that she has no rights to his retirement benefits? "Such benefits have no impact on his own Social Security entitlements,"… Continue reading
Jun 17 Catholic Church considers allowing priests in the Amazon to marry By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Vatican suggested officials study the ordination of men "even if they have stable families, for the region's most remote areas."… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 6:24 In ‘An American Marriage,’ a wife feels imprisoned by her husband’s wrongful incarceration By PBS News Hour “An American Marriage” explores the bonds of love in extreme circumstances, against a larger background of race and mass incarceration. Author Tayari Jones joins Jeffrey Brown to talk about her new novel, set in Atlanta and written in letter form,… Continue watching
Feb 14 In defense of going over-the-top on Valentine’s Day By Elizabeth Flock Yes, you should get that giant teddy bear for your Valentine. Continue reading