by Alex Greenwich | Apr 16, 2013 | News, Overseas commentary, Overseas marriages & Australian civil unions, World news
New Zealand is ready to make gay marriage legal with parliament set to vote on the issue tomorrow (17 April). The proposal to amend the country’s 1955 Marriage Act has been well received, and includes backing from Prime Minister John Key, the Global Post reports....
by Jen | Apr 15, 2013 | News, World news
Convention set up to reform Irish constitution recommends that same-sex couples get full marriage equality Ireland is to hold a referendum on legalising gay marriage after a special convention set up to reform the Irish constitution recommended that same-sex couples...
by Jen | Apr 14, 2013 | News, Overseas commentary, World news
In 1964 Barry Goldwater voted against the Civil Rights Act. He was labeled a racist and much worse for his position. Goldwater, a dedicated libertarian, voted on the constitutionality of the issue and not on the issue itself. I knew him well, and he was no racist. He...
by Jen | Apr 12, 2013 | News, World news
URUGUAY’S lawmakers have voted to legalise gay marriage. Their vote makes Uruguay the third country in the Americas after Canada and Argentina to eliminate laws making marriage, adoption and other family rights exclusive to heterosexuals. In all, 11 other...
by Jen | Apr 11, 2013 | News, World news
AUSTRALIAN MARRIAGE EQUALITY Media Statement Thursday April 11th 2013 Advocates have welcomed the passage of marriage equality legislation through the Uruguayan parliament saying it should embarrass Australia’s political leaders. Australian Marriage Equality...
by Jen | Apr 11, 2013 | News, World news
France’s Senate on Wednesday approved the crucial first article of a bill granting gay couples the right to marry, clearing the way for a law that has sparked protests from conservatives and religious groups. The upper house approved the article overnight by a...
