Politics Nov 10 Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decadeold same-sex marriage decision By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Nov 07 Supreme Court weighs appeal to overturn ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices' closed-door conference. By Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Politics Jun 26 What to know about the Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage 10 years ago A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling 10 years ago on June 26, 2015, legalized same-sex marriage across the U.S. 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
Nation Apr 30 United Methodists begin historic reversal on longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies The delegates voted to delete mandatory penalties for clergy conducting same-sex marriages. They also removed their denomination's bans on considering LGBTQ candidates for ministry and on funding for gay-friendly ministries. By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Mar 14 Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The Sapporo High Court ruling said that not allowing same-sex couples to marry and enjoy the same benefits as straight couples violates their fundamental right to equality and freedom of marriage. Continue reading
Feb 15 Greece legalizes same-sex civil marriage in landmark parliamentary vote By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from Church officials. Continue reading
Feb 15 Greek parliament to legalize same-sex marriage, first for an Orthodox Christian country By Nicholas Paphitis, Associated Press Opinion polls suggest that most Greeks support the reform, and the issue has failed to trigger deep divisions in a country more concerned about a twin cost-of-living and housing crisis. Continue reading
Feb 14 Greek lawmakers debate a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage, narrowly supported by public By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press If approved, the bill would grant same-sex couples full parental rights but not allow male partners to seek children born in Greece through surrogacy. Continue reading
Oct 17 India’s Supreme Court declines to legalize same-sex marriage, saying it’s up to Parliament By Krutika Pathi, Associated Press The chief justice also urged the government to uphold the rights of the queer community and end discrimination against them. Continue reading