by Alex Greenwich | May 16, 2011 | Australian news, News
A peaceful demonstration for same-sex marriage turned ugly when a fringe group of Christian counter-protesters turned up to challenge gay rights in Adelaide. Around 200 people met yesterday at Victoria Square, before the rainbow flag-waving procession moved off to...
by Alex Greenwich | May 15, 2011 | News, World news
Two dozen high-profile New York business leaders plan to release an open letter on Friday urging state lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage, arguing that the measure would help companies attract and retain employees. The letter’s release comes as Gov.Andrew M....
by Alex Greenwich | May 15, 2011 | AME media releases, News
Marriage equality advocates have called on Prime Minister, Julia Gillard’s de facto partner, Tim Mathieson, to support the right of same-sex couples to marry, following revelations Mr Mathieson would like to marry Ms Gillard. Australian Marriage Equality...
by Alex Greenwich | May 14, 2011 | Australian news, News
Same-sex marriage activists vow they will still rally outsideSydney’s Town Hall next weekend, despite the police and the owners of the land – the Anglican Diocese of Sydney – telling them they cannot go ahead in their traditional spot. The Community Action Against...
by Alex Greenwich | May 13, 2011 | News, World news
Civil unions may make for good legislative compromise in Rhode Island’s gay marriage debate, but the proposal won nothing but scorn during a public hearing at the Statehouse on Wednesday. Gay marriage supporters told lawmakers that civil unions treat gay couples...