Displaying items by tag: marriage equality
An Initiative To Repeal Nevada’s Marriage Equality Constitutional Ban
It so happens that the prohibition of marriage equality remains in the Nevada constitution. An initiative will therefore seek a statewide vote to repeal it.
It’s time to get rid of it once and for all, don’t you think?
Nevada Now Recognizes Marriage Equality In Its Constitution
The U.S. presidential election will have kept us on tenterhooks for a week, but beyond the final result, we were also waiting to see if Nevada voters would agree to recognize marriage equality in the state’s constitution.
Missouri Won’t Remove Language Banning Marriage Equality
Well, the language banning marriage equality in Missouri won’t be removed after all.
Marriage Equality: American Support Rises To 70%!
The marriage equality movement in the United States has been gaining momentum for years and support for same-sex marriage has grown steadily.
A new poll shows that support is higher than it’s ever been before. It also reveals that even those who are against marriage equality have grown more accepting towards the idea over time, which is good news!
How Did The Cherokee Nation Vote On Marriage Equality?
The Eastern Band of Cherokee will not recognize same-sex marriages at the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina. The tribe’s decision has disappointed many people who want them to join other tribes and states that legalized marriage equality.
Debates On Marriage Equality Have Begun In Switzerland
In Switzerland, LGBTQ couples would like to enjoy the same benefits as straight couples, benefits to which they don’t lay claim to as equal marriage isn’t legal and same-sex partnerships, which were legalized in January 2007, don’t provide complete equality of rights.
Legalization of Marriage Equality Looks Difficult in the Czech Republic
Since 2006, only civil unions have been open to same-sex couples in the Czech Republic. Thus, a bill was recently introduced in the House to legalize marriage equality in the country.
Methodist Church Allows Same-Sex Marriage In ‘Momentous’ Vote
The Methodist Church has finally voted in favor of same-sex marriages. This is a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community and an important victory for marriage equality.
Japan: Court Said Lack Of Equal Marriage Is Unconstitutional
Last year, I told you about the situation in Japan, which is slowly evolving in favor of LGBTQ rights. Well, a historic victory has taken place there.
Mexican State of Yucatán Passes Law Legalizing Equal Marriage and Banning “Conversion Therapies”
In a historic vote, the Congress of the Mexican state of Yucatán passed a law legalizing equal marriage and banning “conversion therapies.” This is not only good news for Yucatán; it’s great news for all in Latin America!