Jan 20 Church of England apologizes for rejecting and excluding LGBTQ people, doesn’t change same-sex marriage ceremony policy By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Same-sex marriage has been legal in England and Wales since 2013, but the church did not change its teaching when the law changed. Continue reading
Jan 18 Church of England still forbids same-sex marriages in its churches By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The Church of England says it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time. Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 5:21 Lawmakers pass landmark legislation aimed at protecting same-sex marriages Congress gave final approval to a bill requiring all states to recognize same-sex and interracial marriages. It passed the House with nearly 40 Republicans joining Democrats in support. On the floor, arguments focused on protecting marriage rights against a conservative… Continue watching
Dec 08 WATCH: House passes bill protecting same-sex and interracial marriages By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House gave final approval Thursday to protections for same-sex marriages. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 5:42 A look ahead at two cases before the Supreme Court this week The Supreme Court will hear two cases this week — Creative v. Elenis and Moore v. Harper — that have the potential to reshape anti-discrimination laws and the future of federal elections nationwide. John Yang joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. Continue watching
Nov 29 WATCH: Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex and interracial unions By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday, including support from 12 Republicans. Continue reading
Nov 17 What is the Respect for Marriage Act? By Ryan Thomas The legislation requires that all states recognize any marriage that was legal in the state where it took place. Continue reading
Nov 16 Senate same-sex marriage legislation clears key hurdle By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages has crossed a major Senate hurdle, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law. Continue reading
Nov 16 Mormon church backs same-sex marriage law, maintains relationships still sinful By Sam Metz, Associated Press The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages, but said that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships against God's commandments. Continue reading
Nov 01 Tokyo begins issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's capital has begun issuing certificates recognizing same-sex couples, becoming the largest municipality to do so in a country in which same-sex marriage is not allowed. Continue reading