Day: July 2, 2015

Abbott Urged To Play Fair, Not Foul On Marriage Equality Bill
Marriage equality advocates have cried foul over Tony Abbott’s claim that the cross-party marriage equality bill may not come to a vote any time soon because it is a private members’ bill.

Pocket Guide to Newcastle Pride
Visitors at one of the UK’s largest, free LGBT events could have more than pennies in their pocket thanks to the launch of a new app.

HRC Foundation’s Groundbreaking Conference Supporting LGBTQ Youth to be Held in Dallas
Third annual Time To THRIVE conference is expected to attract 800-plus participants from around the nation for sessions on helping LGBTQ youth thrive in the classroom and beyond.

Australian advocates hit back at Critics of Cross-Party Marriage Equality Bill
Marriage equality advocates have hit back at critics of the cross-party bill unveiled yesterday.

HRC Commends Episcopal Church for a Historic Vote Allowing Religious Weddings for Same-Sex Couples
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, hailed the Episcopal Church for its vote today allowing clergy to preside over religious ceremonies for same-sex couples as of November 1.

Vice President European Commission demands mutual recognition same-sex marriages
In an interview with Politico, published on Monday, Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans, indicated he is Frans Timmermans committed to make sure all EU Member States recognise same-sex marriages conducted abroad.