On February 23rd, the Indiana Senate voted 40-10 in favor of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act which will allow private businesses, individuals … [Read more...] about Indiana Senate Passes Bill Allowing Anti-Gay Discrimination On Religious Grounds: VIDEO
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Switzerland’s Lower House Votes In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Initiative
Switzerland’s Legal Affairs Committee of the National Council, the lower house of the Swiss Federal Assembly, has voted to approve a “marriage for … [Read more...] about Switzerland’s Lower House Votes In Support Of Same-Sex Marriage Initiative
Thousands Register To Vote Ahead Of Irish Referendum On Same-Sex Marriage – VIDEO
Following a drive supported by Colin Farrell, comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain and Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny, thousands of people have … [Read more...] about Thousands Register To Vote Ahead Of Irish Referendum On Same-Sex Marriage – VIDEO
Slovakia to Hold Public Vote On Gay Marriage Next Year
Slovakia's president Andrej Kiska yesterday announced the country will hold a referendum on same-sex marriage on February 7th, 2015 Slovakia's … [Read more...] about Slovakia to Hold Public Vote On Gay Marriage Next Year
Finnish Parliament Votes 105-92 in Favor of Marriage Equality – VIDEO
Finland’s Parliament is today set to vote on a proposal to make marriage gender-neutral and provide for marriage equality In a vote of 105-92, … [Read more...] about Finnish Parliament Votes 105-92 in Favor of Marriage Equality – VIDEO
Senate Confirms Openly Gay Foreign Service Officer as Vietnam Ambassador
Ted Osius — an openly gay Foreign Service officer — is set to become the U.S. ambassador to Vietnam. While the appointment was confirmed on Monday by … [Read more...] about Senate Confirms Openly Gay Foreign Service Officer as Vietnam Ambassador
Church Of England Votes to Allow Female Bishops: VIDEO
The Church of England has voted to allow female bishops. Although it took almost 20 years for the first women priests to be ordained after the synod … [Read more...] about Church Of England Votes to Allow Female Bishops: VIDEO
South Carolina Police Chief Crystal Moore, Fired For Being Lesbian, Officially Reinstated
Republican Senators Burr and Portman Targeted On Eve Of ENDA Vote
The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee is set to consider the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) tomorrow, … [Read more...] about Republican Senators Burr and Portman Targeted On Eve Of ENDA Vote
Presbyterian General Assembly Rejects Marriage Equality
Word has come down from the highest, official-est conclave of Presbyterian Christianity: Gay marriages are verboten. (The "blessing" of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian General Assembly Rejects Marriage Equality