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
Oct 27 Same-sex marriage is legalized in all of Mexico’s states By Associated Press Lawmakers in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas have voted to legalize same-sex marriages, becoming the last of Mexico's 32 states to authorize such unions. Continue reading
Sep 26 Cuba approves same-sex marriage in sweeping referendum By Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press Cuban voters have approved a sweeping "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents. Continue reading
Sep 25 Cuba holds vote on law allowing same-sex marriage, adoption By Cristiana Mesquita, Associated Press Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt, as well as outlining the rights of children and grandparents. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 7:33 Republican Sen. Rob Portman discusses his support for bill to protect same-sex marriage By Lisa Desjardins The U.S. Senate is pushing off voting on a bill to protect same-sex marriage until after the midterms. The Respect for Marriage Act already passed the House with support from dozens of Republicans, but Senate negotiators could not get the… Continue watching
Sep 15 Senate Democrats push same-sex marriage vote until after election By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The request for a delay by senators who have been pushing for the legislation follows Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the lead senator championing the bill, predicting that they would be able to get the 10 Republican votes they need… Continue reading
Sep 08 Senate to vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage in coming weeks By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage "in the coming weeks" as a bipartisan group backing the bill is tweaking it to gain Republican support. Continue reading
Aug 21 Singapore will decriminalize gay sex, but continue to prohibit same-sex marriage By Eileen Ng, Associated Press Singapore announced Sunday it will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era law while protecting the city-state's traditional norms and its definition of marriage. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 10:19 Supreme Court decision on Roe sets off alarm bells in the LGBTQ community By John Yang When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and 50 years of precedent on abortion rights, Justice Thomas suggested the court should also reconsider other cases like the decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. This spurred the U.S. House to… Continue watching