Marriage equality in India is about to see a landmark case
The decades-long fight for marriage equality in India still marches on. In a landmark case, the Indian Supreme Court is set to meet April 18, when they will decide on the issue of legally recognizing same-sex marriage.
We need to talk about the future of marriage equality in Tennessee
Marriage equality is under attack in Tennessee. On Monday, March 6, the state’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 878, a bill including an amendment that would allow county clerks to deny marriage licenses to LGBTQ+, interfaith or interracial couples in Tennessee.
Marriage equality in Mexico is here to stay
In October 2022, the federal government declared legal marriage equality for same-sex couples, regardless of the state they live in. The decision came more than a decade after same-sex marriage was first legalized by the legislative assembly in Mexico City.
The Church of England’s recent vote to bless (but not marry) LGBTQ+ couples won’t erase its legacy of homophobia and racism
Earlier this month, the Church of England voted to offer blessings to same-sex couples. But no amount of political posturing will take away from the fact that its very existence, as it stands, cannot coexist with truly affirming LGBTQ+ practices.
South Korea court recognizes equal benefits for married LGBTQ+ couples for the first time
A South Korean appellate court has recognized the rights of a same-sex couple in the country for the first time. In a landmark case, the Seoul high court ruled that the plaintiff and his husband were entitled to the same health insurance rights as different-sex couples.
The 19th Explains: Why the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t codify same-sex marriage rights
The U.S. House approved legislation Thursday to shore up marriage rights for LGBTQ+ couples. The Respect for Marriage Act has been hailed by lawmakers as a landmark law that will protect queer Americans for generations to come.
Senate advances Respect for Marriage Act to protect recognition of marriage equality
The Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that overturns the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act and forces states without marriage equality laws to honor marriages from other states, is on track to become law.
A new bill aims to protect same-sex marriage. What would it do if Obergefell falls?
A look at the proposed Respect for Marriage Act bill and what it would do if Obergefell v. Hodges is overturned
Switzerland votes overwhelmingly to legalize marriage equality
Amnesty International called the moment a “milestone for equality.”
Couple flooded with kindness after Tennessee wedding venue rejected them for being gay
Multiple venues in Tennessee, Louisiana, and West Virginia reached out offering to host their wedding at a large discount.
In victory for LGBTQ+ people, Supreme Court won’t hear case involving anti-LGBTQ florist
“60 percent of states still don’t have express protections for LGBTQ people like the kind in Washington State. Our work isn’t over yet.”
I got to marry her: Celebrating six years of marriage equality
Like most couples who married in 2020, our wedding was not at all what we planned. But I got to marry her, and it was beautiful.
Luxury handbag brand ‘The Mrs. Clutch’ celebrates LGBTQ+ couples all year long
The Mrs. Clutch stands up for the LGBTQ+ community year-round.
Win your dream wedding in Costa Rica!
W Costa Rica, Bill Kaelin Marketing, and Equally Wed are coming together to give ONE lucky couple a dream wedding in the gorgeous country of Costa Rica!
Beekman 1802 farm to host Pride Month wedding marathon
To top it all off, the ceremonies will take place inside a gorgeous rainbow-colored glass house.
Pope Francis endorses civil unions for same-sex couples
Pope Francis declares support for civil union laws for same-sex couples in a new documentary.
