Gays winning the marriage battle in US. Diggdigg America’s top court is expected to rule on same-sex marriage in mid-June, but going by the growing tide of support for it, gays and lesbians have already won half the battle.
Though it’s hard to predict how the nine justices of the Supreme Court divided almost evenly between conservatives and liberals would eventually rule, but after last week’s oral arguments on two cases, the writing on the wall appeared pretty clear. Indian gay student granted asylum in Australia. Supreme Court allows gay marriage to proceed in South Carolina. By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S.
Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for South Carolina to become the 35th U.S. state where gay marriage is legal, denying a request to block same-same weddings from proceeding. The order was another victory for gay marriage advocates after a federal judge in Montana on Wednesday struck down that state's ban on same-sex marriage. High Court throws out ACT's same-sex marriage laws. Updated After being married for less than a week, same-sex couples who wed in the ACT will have their unions annulled after the High Court ruled against the laws.
The High Court unanimously ruled that the ACT's laws were inconsistent with the Federal Marriage Act, and were therefore unconstitutional. The ruling is a victory for the Commonwealth, which had launched the appeal against the laws. But Craig Berry and his partner Ulises Garcia, who were among 31 couples who tied the knot on Saturday, are saddened by the ruling. Colin Farrell Defends His Gay Brother in Same-Sex Marriage Plea. Colin Farrell has taken to writing an op-ed to defend his brother and defend the potential of gay marriage in his native Ireland.
Farrell, 38, wrote in Ireland's Sunday World that his brother, Eamonn, "didn’t choose to be gay. " "But he was always proud of who he was. Proud and defiant and, of course, provocative," he continued. "Even when others were casting him out with fists and ridicule and the laughter of pure loathsome derision, he maintained an integrity and dignity that flew in the face of the cruelty that befell him.
" Same-sex marriage now legal as first couples wed. 29 March 2014Last updated at 16:34 GMT Peter McGraith and David Cabreza, John Coffey and Bernardo Marti, and Andrew Wale and Neil Allard were among the first gay couples to marry The first same-sex weddings have taken place after gay marriage became legal in England and Wales at midnight.
'Because I am gay, I am denied the chance to po. State-sponsored homophobia: mapping gay rights. Queen fights for gay rights: Monarch makes historic pledge on discrimination and hints that if Kate DOES have a girl that means equal rights to the throne. First time Her Majesty has signalled support for gay rights in 61-year reignAlso promotes 'empowerment' of women in drive to boost human rightsInsiders say her decision to highlight the event is a 'watershed' moment By Simon Walters Published: 22:05 GMT, 9 March 2013 | Updated: 22:58 GMT, 9 March 2013 Her Majesty The Queen will sign the Commonwealth Charter in her first public appearance since leaving hospital after suffering from a stomach bug The Queen will tomorrow back an historic pledge to promote gay rights and ‘gender equality’ in one of the most controversial acts of her reign.
In a live television broadcast, she will sign a new charter designed to stamp out discrimination against homosexual people and promote the ‘empowerment’ of women – a key part of a new drive to boost human rights and living standards across the Commonwealth. Gay lobby exists in Vatican government: Pope. Untitled. Diggdigg President Barack Obama has become the first president in US history to come out in support of the same-sex marriage, injecting one of the most contentious issues into political debate ahead of the November poll.
Ending two years of “evolving” on the issue of gay marriage, Obama said in an interview with ABC News Wednesday, “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.” The announcement put Obama squarely at odds with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, who on Wednesday said during an appearance in Oklahoma, “I believe marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman.”
Gay event organisers appeal ban in Russian court. Digg digg The organisers of several planned gay pride events have appealed to a court over Moscow City Hall’s refusal to authorise their events, activists said. 15According to a press release published on the Gayrussia.eu website, the organisers of two planned parades and two rallies in support of the LGBT community asked the Tverskoi District Court to consider their complaint before the events are due to be held, and are seeking for city officials to be ordered to authorize the parades and rallies.
The gay pride parade organisers plan to file additional complaints with Moscow’s Tagansky District Court against a ban on holding gay pride pickets May 25 and 26, and with the Khimki City Court against a ban on holding a rally and gay pride march May 25. World T20: West Indies beat Australia, enter final. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media. You share. We air. Australia were blown away by a Chris Gayle storm as the West Indies made their maiden World Twenty20 final with a 74-run win in the semi-final at the R. Untitled. Diggdigg Tyler Clementi(L) and Dharun Ravi(R) Hundreds of Dharun Ravi supporters rallied outside the New Jersey State House to protest against state’s bias intimidation law used to convict the Indian American student for spying on his gay roommate with a webcam.
The group of about 500 people, mostly Indian Americans, chanted ‘No jail time for Dharun Ravi’, ‘Free Dharun Ravi’ and ‘We Want Justice’ on the Statehouse steps in Trenton, New Jersey for two hours at the rally Monday, which was attended by Ravi’s parents, NorthJersey.com reported. They also held signs including one that said, ‘Witch hunt??’ And another that quoted a headline from a newspaper opinion piece by former Governor James McGreevey – ‘Don’t make Dharun Ravi our Anti-Gay Scapegoat.’ Wives of gay Chinese men want annulment, not divorce. Diggdigg China has seen a rise in the number of women married to gay men asking for an annulment rather than a divorce in a bid to avoid social stigma.
The Beijing First Intermediate Court said in the report that in such marriages, women would often accuse their husbands of infidelity to have their marriage annulled, the Global Times reported. The report, however, did not reveal any figures relating to the trend. Wespeaknews : Croatia to hold referendum... Moscow says no to gay pride parade. Digg digg The Moscow mayor’s office has refused to authorise a gay pride parade planned for May 25, and will thwart any unsanctioned action, an official said. Gay activists filed a request earlier this week to stage a parade in the Russian capital, but the Moscow authorities said their application was unlikely to be approved. They also declined to allow a picket in Moscow’s Sokolniki Park. 26 and gay - confessions on the webfloor. Diggdigg I was only 12 when I realized that somehow I’m different from my classmates, my friends. 2 years later in high-school I finally figured out that I’m a gay.
I think I don’t need to explain how it felt. (I’m sick, alone, if my parents find out they will hate me, I wanted to die) After 2 weeks of thinking and struggling with myself I finally spitted out this: I’m gay, so what? Croatia to hold referendum on gay marriage. Platform for report news, views and opinions powered by citizen journalism and social media. You share. We air. diggdigg Croatian parliament approved Friday a referendum to be held Dec 1 on whether to define marriage in the constitution as a heterosexual union. World T20: West Indies start Super Eight campaign with win. Diggdigg The West Indies recorded their first win in the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 Championships with a 15-run win over England here Thursday. John Charles, playing only his ninth T20 international, scored a brilliant 84 off 59 balls propelling the West Indies to a total of 179 for five.
England’s batting woes continued as they lost early wickets once again. Alex Hales (68) and Eoin Morgan (71 not out) fought a valiant battle to keep the English in the hunt but in the end they fell 15 runs short, scoring 164 for four. Veena Malik to support “Homosexuality” Gay marriage issue squarely before Supreme Court. 5th annual Outlaugh Comedy Festival: Gay American comic would steal babies. Damon took same-sex kissing tips from Ledger. Untitled. Gay activists released in Moscow. Victor Garber confirms he is gay. Untitled. What The Hell Just Happened In Kansas? Gay marriage issue now linked to Ohio senator. THE CASE AGAINST 8 an HBO Documentary. My Own Mother Tried to Scare Me Out of Being "Who I'm Supposed To Be" Opponents of Gay Marriage Think Their Own Union Is Unshakable. Yep, Ellen is Gay - Her Gay Marriage Announcement. Home Depot Marriage Proposal.
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - SAME LOVE feat. MARY LAMBERT (OFFICIAL VIDEO) History was Made During Live Performance of "Same Love" Awesome Marriage Equality Ad in Ireland. Gay Aussie couples getting married overseas. Gay marriage bill passes in New York: How the deal was finally done in Albany. Louisiana gay marriage ban upheld by federal judge. Same-sex marriage - The Drum. How legal tide turned on same-sex marriage in the US. What people using the #samesexmarriage hashtag have to say via Twitter. President Obama - "Gay Couples Should Be Able to Get Married"- ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE. Same-sex Marriage is an Equality Issue. Jason Collins Makes History As First Openly Gay NBA Player. OKing gay marriage could pump $184 million into New York economy through wedding services. How Much More Popular is Same-Sex Marriage Today Than in 1989?
Gay US couples continue to face challenges - Americas. Documentary: "The Problem with Same-Sex Marriage" Wave Of Anti-Gay Attacks in NYC. Gay Couples React to Anti-Gay Marriage Ads. Evangelicals step back from gay marriage fight. Could marriage equality become a dog whistle issue for the conservative base? Gary Johnson: I'm The Best Candidate On Gay Marriage. New Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson Slams Republicans For Gay Staffer Flap. ACLU Files Suit Challenging NC Second Parent Adoptions Ban. BREAKING: Joe Biden Endorses Same-Sex Marriage. Health rights at the core of dead civil unions bill.
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