Updates on the fight for marriage equality around the globe
Marriage Equality Equals More Money in Illinois
Marriage equality would give cash-strapped Illinois an economic boost. By Jason Carson Wilson Land of Lincoln’s civil union law went into effect on June 1....
Stephen Baldwin Discusses Gay Marriage With Rosie O’Donnell VIDEO
By Kirsten Ott Palladino Actor Stephen Baldwin hasn’t been shy about his evangelical Christian faith and was quick to defend Kirk Cameron for speaking out...
Ohio Marriage Equality Supporters Hold Mass Gay Marriage Ceremony and Rally [VIDEO]
By Jason Carson Wilson More than 200 Cleveland same-sex couples joined in matrimony Saturday, March 24, after a rally organized by Equality Ohio. Activists’ speeches—on...
Bank of America Executive Speaks Out Against Amendment One in North Carolina VIDEO
By Jason Carson Wilson Bank of America executive Catherine Bessant Denying LGBT citizens marriage equality could cost North Carolina talented professionals, Businessweek reports. That’s...
Lesbian Bride Denied Service at Bridal Salon—What Would You Do
By Kirsten Ott Palladino It’s a scene we’re all too familiar with. Two brides or two grooms enter an establishment hoping for exceptional service as...
President Obama’s Evolution Nearly Complete?
By Jason Carson Wilson President Barack Obama President Barack Obama’s evolution—on gay marriage—just might be complete. The Washington Blade reports “an informed source”...
Marriage Equality Overcomes Obstacle in New Hampshire
By Jason Carson Wilson New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch Marriage equality easily survived a challenge in New Hampshire. A bill robbing the state’s...
Heartwarming Hockey Game Marriage Proposal [VIDEO]
By Brittny Drye Because it’s National Proposal Day (and because we just love seeing people pop the question!), we wanted to share this heartwarming video...
Minnesota Constitutional Amendment Fight Beginning
By Jason Carson Wilson Minnesota marriage equality supporters are gearing up to fight a proposed constitutional amendment—defining marriage between a man and woman. The national...
New Hampshire Marriage Equality in Jeopardy
By Jason Carson Wilson Marriage equality in New Hampshire hangs in the balance. The state’s House is expected to vote on House Bill 437, which...
Washington Marriage Equality Opponents Take Steps Toward Referendum
By Jason Carson Wilson Efforts to repeal Washington state’s gay marriage law have cleared a hurdle—language was finalized. Thurston County Superior Court Judge Thomas McPhee...
Marriage Equality Opponents in Maryland Begin Battle
By Jason Carson Wilson Anti-gay forces in Maryland began their fight against marriage equality, The Advocate and Associated Press report. Maryland Marriage Alliance officially started...
Denmark Sets Date for Gay Marriage
By Brittny Drye Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt has set the date for marriage equality in Denmark. She announced on Tuesday that the government will...
New Hampshire House Votes Down Wedding Vendor Discrimination Bill
By Brittny Drye In positive New Hampshire news, the House has voted down a bill permitting wedding vendors to refuse goods or service to gay...
New Hampshire Marriage Equality Repeal Proposed
By Brittny Drye Opponents of marriage equality in New Hampshire proposed a bill on Tuesday to repeal the state’s gay marriage law and allow voters...
Ben & Jerry’s Backs Marriage Equality with Ice Cream Campaign
By Brittny Drye Ben & Jerry’s has long been an advocate of equal rights (they were one of the first companies in the U.S., back...
