LGBTQ news and entertainment
The results from Gallup’s annual Values and Beliefs survey shows U.S. attitudes towards LGBTQ issues have declined in recent years after decades of rising support. Continue reading “Gallup: U.S. Attitudes Toward LGBTQ+ Issues Decline”
Another strike against Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage as a second high court has ruled the policy prohibiting marriage equality is unconstitutional. Continue reading “Second High Court Rules Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional”
The latest polling from Gallup shows 69% of Americans support same-sex couples’ right to marry – a near-record high. The same survey also indicates 64% see gay/lesbian relations as “morally acceptable.” Continue reading “Gallup: Support For Same-Sex Marriage Near Record High”
Today, we celebrate 20 years since the first same-sex weddings were legally officiated in the United States. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates 20 Years In The U.S.”
Liechtenstein’s parliament approved legalizing same-sex marriage in a nearly unanimous vote (24-1) on Thursday, making it the 22nd country in Europe to do so. Continue reading “Liechtenstein’s Parliament Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage”
The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic chose to approve an expansion of same-sex “registered partnerships” rather than same-sex marriage in a 118-33 vote. At least it’s progress. Continue reading “Czech Lawmakers Reject Same-Sex Marriage But Expand Partnership Rights”
In response to reports that Alaska’s Attorney General quietly rolled back LGBTQ protections last summer, the state’s first-ever out, queer lawmakers sponsored a bill in the Alaska House to enshrine anti-discrimination protections in law. Continue reading “Out Alaska Lawmakers Propose LGBTQ Discrimination Protections”
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(screen capture via PBS News Hour)By a vote of 61-36, the U.S. Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act today which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. Continue reading “Senate Votes 61-36 In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage Rights”
The Respect for Marriage bill crossed a major threshold in the U.S. Senate today after a procedural vote garnered 62 Yays to 37 Nays. Twelve Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of the legislation. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage Bill Moves Forward In Senate Vote 62-37”