Tag: Marriage Equality
Same sex marriage referendum will make Ireland ‘a beacon of light’
The referendum on same sex marriage will provide Ireland with an opportunity to lead the world by becoming a beacon of light at a time when many gay people live in darkness, the Fine Gael ard fheis was told.
Historic Injunction for Marriage Equality in Texas
Today, U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ruled that Texas’ ban on marriage for lesbian and gay couples is unconstitutional in the lawsuit brought by Cleopatra DeLeon, Nicole Dimetman, Vic Holmes and Mark Phariss who were represented by the law firm Akin Gump.
Church of England rejects same-sex blessings
New guidance to bishops comes as England and Wales will see first gay marriage ceremonies take place next month.
New HRC Report Highlights Trend between Pres. Obama’s Use of ‘Gay’ and Growing Support for Equality
A new report from the Human Rights Campaign shows that President Obama’s unprecedented usage of words including “lesbian,” “gay,” “bisexual” and “transgender” in his public statements is contributing immensely to the political mainstreaming of LGBT people and marriage equality within American society.
U.S. District Judge Rules Oklahoma Ban on Marriage Equality Unconstitutional
Today U.S. District Judge Terence Kern ruled that Oklahoma’s ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional. His ruling is stayed pending appeal, meaning marriages will not occur immediately in the Sooner State.
Utah Gov. Strips Marriage Rights from Lawfully Wed Same-Sex Couples
Today Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s office directed state agencies not to recognize as valid the legal marriages of same-sex couples performed after a federal court ruled in favor of marriage equality in December.