New Video Hilights Heartbreaking Story of Binational Gay Couple Separated by DOMA

Jun 19th, 2013

Thousands of binational gay and lesbian couples are either living apart or in danger of being separated because of Defense of Marriage Act. Towleroad.com has the heartbreaking story of one such couple:

Meet Tim and Jamie. They've been together since August 2006. They got married in June 2012. But in June 2009 they had their... read_more

New Poll Shows Marriage Equality Support Strong in Developed Nations

Jun 18th, 2013

A new Ipsos poll looked at support for gay marriage and recognition of gay/lesbian relationships in 16 countries. The Chicago Tribune reports:

With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to rule on gay marriage this month and France's recent decision to legalize same-sex unions, an Ipsos poll for Reuters showed that 52 percent of people in 16 nations favor... read_more

UK: House of Lords Debates Marriage Equality Again

Jun 17th, 2013

The House of Lords is in the committee stage on the marriage equality bill. During the debate today, several amendments were offered, including one that would downgrade marriages for gay couples to "unions". Pink News reports:

Baroness Shirley Williams, one of the most senior figures in the Liberal Democrats, says she will support an amendment by equal... read_more

New Anti Marriage Equality Group Launched in the UK

Jun 17th, 2013

Not sure who thought of the dorky name, but there's a new anti gay marriage group in the UK called "Gay Marriage No Thanks". Pink News reports:

A new anti-equal marriage group called ‘Gay Marriage No Thanks’, which has former Christian Peoples Alliance leader Alan Craig as its spokesman, has taken out an advert in The Times –... read_more

UK: House of Lords Takes Up Marriage Equality Bill Again Today

Jun 17th, 2013

The marriage equality bill in United Kingdom is now entering the committee stage in the House of Lords. Pink News reports:

The House of Lords will resume debate of the same-sex marriage bill this afternoon at 3pm. Following this month's successful second reading vote in the Upper Chamber, the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill is now being put through... read_more

UK: Marriage Equality Rally Planned for Monday in London

Jun 15th, 2013

As the House of Lords prepares to enter the committee stage in consideration of the marriage equality bill, a rally is planned for Monday in London in support of the bill. Pink News reports:

Supporters of equal marriage have organised a rally in favour of the bill for England and Wales, which will take place on Monday, the... read_more

UK: Amendment Would Force Marriage Equality Bill to Public Vote

Jun 14th, 2013

In yet another attempt to delay or derail the marriage equality bill in the House of Lords. Pink News reports:

An amendment to the equal marriage bill for England and Wales, calls for a referendum on the issue of equal marriage, and would mean that even if passed at all stages, the law would not come into effect until... read_more

UK: Amendment to Marriage Equality Bill Would Establish a Separate "Traditional Marriage" Category for Straights

Jun 13th, 2013

They never give up, do they? Now that it looks like the UK may finally allow gays into the marriage club, an Archbishop wants to create a whole new exclusionary category of marriage. Gay Star News reports:

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Carey is trying to wreck gay marriage in England and Wales by creating a... read_more

UK: Marriage Equality Opponents Still Trying to Water Down or Kill Bill

Jun 13th, 2013

Several politicians in the House of Lords are making moves to water down or outright kill the bill, even after an overwhelming vote in support of it a week and a half ago. Dot429 reports:

After Lord Geoffrey Dear surrendered to the marriage equality bill last week, he drafted new legislation in conjunction with it, intended to shield... read_more

UK: Updates on the Marriage Equality Bill

Jun 7th, 2013

A few new things coming out of the UK on the pending marriage equality bill. First off, a former MP is trashing Prime Minister Cameron over the bill. Pink News reports:

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe says she wouldn’t have enjoyed being in the current Coalition Government because of its support for equal marriage. Speaking to the Guardian newspaper,... read_more

UK: Church of England Concedes Marriage Equality Defeat, But It Ain't Over Yet

Jun 6th, 2013

In some big news, the Church of England will no longer fight the marriage equality bill, citing large majorities for passage in Parliament. LGBTQ Nation reports:

The Church of England on Wednesday signaled it would no longer fight against the government's plans to legalize same-sex marriage in England and Wales. In a short statement, the established Church said... read_more

Poll Says 57% Now Support Marriage Equality in Northern Ireland

Jun 6th, 2013

As the Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party blocks all progress on a marriage equality bill, the Northern Irish people are showing their support in a new poll. Pink News reports:

According to a survey published today by the Northern Ireland Life & Times 57% of people in Northern Ireland believe that marriages between same-sex couples should be legally... read_more

UK's House of Lords Advances Marriage Equality Bill By Huge Margin - What's Next?

Jun 4th, 2013

Just yesterday, the marriage equality bill was expected to barely squeak through the House of Lords, if at all. But how things can change in a day. Gay USA reports:

The United Kingdom's House of Lords approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in a voice vote, the British newspaper the Guardian reports. "The Lords voted by 390... read_more

UK: More Updates From the Marriage Equality Debate

Jun 4th, 2013

As the House of Lords in the UK gets ready to vote on the marriage equality bill, we have a few more updates for you. During the debate, one of the Baronesses came out. Pink News reports:

In yesterday's House of Lords debate on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill, Baroness Liz Barker stood to make a speech in... read_more

UK: House of Lords Holds Marriage Equality Debate

Jun 3rd, 2013

The House of Lords in the UK held the first day of its marriage equality debate. Things are supposed to wrap up tomorrow. Here's what happened today. Dot429 reports tha Lord Dear, an opponent, is afraid kids will get gay-married in class:

“Parents will not have a legal right to withdraw children from classes which endorse same-sex marriage in the... read_more

UK's House of Lords Marriage Equality Debate Begins Today

Jun 3rd, 2013

Over in the United Kingdom, the House of Lords is getting ready to debate the marriage equality bill for England and Wales, with a vote planned for tomorrow. Gay Star News reports:

It is set to be a stormy debate with 80 peers due to speak. But it will give opponents and gay marriage supporters the chance to... read_more

UK: Marriage Equality Bill to Be Delayed One Day for Earlier Vote

May 31st, 2013

OK, that sounds contradictory, but the original Monday date, with debate nit starting until 3 PM, would have meant a possible House of Lords vote at 2 AM. Pink News reports:

The bill, which is to be voted upon in the Lords will now take place on Tuesday 4th June 2013 in the daytime after 'supporters warned voting... read_more

UK: House of Lords Reading, Rally Planned for Monday

May 30th, 2013

The marriage equality bill will be debated in the House of Lords Monday, and there will be a rally for marriage equality outside at the same time. Pink News reports:

Monday's House of Lords second reading debate of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill will coincide with a rally outside Parliament organised by equality campaigners. It will take... read_more

Scotland: Marriage Equality Debate in Parliament Set for June

May 29th, 2013

With England and Wales moving ahead with the marriage equality bill, it looks like Scotland is getting ready to move on it as well. Dot429 reports:

The Scottish Parliament has announced that a bill proposing full marriage equality will be heard within the next month. As Scotland will not fall under the scope of the UK's marriage equality... read_more

UK: Marriage Equality Opponents Hope to Block Bill in House Of Lords

May 27th, 2013

A group of Tories in opposition to the marriage equality bill hope to block it next week in the House of Lords. Press TV reports:

Senior Tory peer Baroness Warsi has refused to lead the draft legislation through the House of Lords when asked to by British Prime Minister David Cameron, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Former head of the... read_more