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  Unprecedented Alabama Supreme Court ruling undermins access to family-building healthcare, GLAD responds

--From a press release

Feb. 23, 2024 (Boston) — Today, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) issued the following statement from Polly Crozier, GLAD's Director of Family Advocacy, on the Alabama Supreme Court decision ...


 
Greek-legislature-approves-marriage-equality

  Greek legislature approves marriage equality

Greece has become the 36th country, and the first Christian Orthodox-majority one, to legalize same-sex marriage. The BBC reported that same-sex couples will now also be legally allowed to adopt children after the 176-76 vote that ...


 
Tenn-legislators-back-bill-that-lets-officials-refuse-to-perform-same-sex-weddings

  Tenn. legislators back bill that lets officials refuse to perform same-sex weddings

Defying a national ruling that authorized marriage equality, Tennessee lawmakers approved a measure that would allow public officials to refuse to perform weddings of same-sex couples, The Hill reported. Tennessee's House Bill 878/Senate Bill 596 says ...


 
WORLD-Marriage-in-Greece-UK-politics-cruise-death-HRC-grants

  WORLD Marriage in Greece, UK politics, cruise death, HRC grants

The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece unanimously agreed at a recent meeting that it is "strongly opposed" to the Greek government's promised bill on same-sex marriage and adoption, Balkan Insight reported. The conservative New ...


 
WORLD-Activist-honored-marriages-in-Estonia-Madrid-law-trans-sports-item

  WORLD Activist honored, marriages in Estonia, Madrid law, trans sports item

Video below

The National AIDS Commission (NAC) recently honored Caleb Orozco—a leading figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Belize—for his instrumental contributions to the national HIV response, BNN reported. According ...


 
Catholic-Church-allows-priests-to-bless-same-sex-couples-but-reaffirms-disapproval-of-gay-marriage

  Catholic Church allows priests to bless same-sex couples but reaffirms disapproval of gay marriage

LGBTQ+ couples can now receive blessings from priests, but the Catholic Church maintained its strict ban on gay marriage, according to a Vatican document approved by Pope Francis Dec. 18. This historic change in doctrine marks ...


 
Greek-government-vows-to-back-marriage-equality

  Greek government vows to back marriage equality

Despite opposition from the Church of Greece and within the ruling New Democracy, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government said it will eventually move to legalize same-sex marriage, The National Herald reported. However, no timetable was ...


 
Dignity-Chicago-welcomes-new-rule-on-church-blessings-for-same-sex-marriages

  Dignity/Chicago welcomes new rule on church blessings for same-sex marriages

--From a press release

Dignity/Chicago, the advocacy organization for LGBTQI Catholics and friends, welcomed the news that the Vatican's doctrinal office has officially declared it possible for Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions and ...


 
New-Ways-Ministry-Popes-blessings-approval-is-Christmas-gift-to-LGBTQ-Catholics

  New Ways Ministry: Pope's blessings approval is Christmas gift to LGBTQ+ Catholics

--From a press release

MOUNT RAINIER, Maryland—Statement by Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry: Pope Francis gave LGBTQ+ Catholics an early Christmas gift this year by approving blessings for same-gender couples. The Vatican ...


 
Pope-Francis-changes-policy-allowing-priests-to-bless-same-sex-unions-GLAAD-responds

  Pope Francis changes policy, allowing priests to bless same-sex unions; GLAAD responds

--From a press release

GLAAD: "By removing barriers to priests blessing LGBTQ couples, the Pope accurately recognizes that LGBTQ people and our relationships are worthy of the same affirmation and support in the Church, and this strengthens couples in their ...


 
LGBTQ-couple-the-first-in-South-Asia-to-have-marriage-recognized

  LGBTQ+ couple the first in South Asia to have marriage recognized

Transgender woman Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey became the first LGBTQ+ couple to have their marriage legally recognized in South Asia after they received a legal certificate in Nepal's Lamjung district on Nov. 29, The Guardian ...


 
OPINION-For-LGBTQ-children-the-holidays-are-often-the-most-challenging-time-of-the-year

  OPINION For LGBTQ+ children, the holidays are often the most challenging time of the year

Holiday time for most of us is a time to spend more time with family and loved ones, but for many children, it is a harsh reminder of their non-acceptance and thus, is all the more difficult as well. ...


 
Jamaica-court-upholds-sodomy-law-activist-ends-fight-in-that-country

  Jamaica court upholds sodomy law; activist ends fight in that country

On Oct. 27, the Jamaica Supreme Court upheld the country's anti-sodomy law, claiming that only Parliament could repeal the statute—and the ruling has resulted in a longtime advocate/attorney ending his fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the ...


 
Several-dozen-people-arrested-over-gay-wedding-in-Nigeria-

  Several dozen people arrested over 'gay wedding' in Nigeria

Nigerian security personnel arrested more than 70 young people after accusing them of organizing a same-sex wedding, The South China Morning Post reported. Same-sex marriage is illegal in Nigeria under a 2014 law. Gombe, where the ...


 
Community-marks-10th-anniversary-of-marriage-equality-march

  Community marks 10th anniversary of marriage-equality march

Community members, activists and politicians gathered at Sidetrack Video Bar to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2013 March on Springfield for Marriage Equality Oct. 22. Celebrants also marked the passage of the marriage-equality bill (SB10), ...


 
Celebrating-March-on-Springfield-for-Marriage-Equalitys-10th-anniversary-Oct-22

  Celebrating March on Springfield for Marriage Equality's 10th anniversary Oct. 22

--From a press release

Advocates will mark 10 years since the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at Sidetrack bar, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, from 1-3 p.m. There will be speakers and memorabilia and posters ...


 
Indias-supreme-court-declines-to-recognize-marriage-equality

  India's supreme court declines to recognize marriage equality

India's top court, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, declined to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, saying it is beyond its scope and should be decided by parliament, The Guardian reported. However, the court ...


 
COMMENTARY-Pope-Francis-permits-blessings-of-same-gender-couples-on-a-case-by-case-basis

  COMMENTARY Pope Francis permits blessings of same-gender couples on a case-by-case basis

Pope Francis affirms the spiritual value of blessings of same gender couples in Church sanctioned ceremonies on a case-by-case basis when judged pastorally appropriate. In a letter, released by the Vatican on Oct. 2, Francis states ...


 
GLAAD-responds-to-Pope-Francis-statement-allowing-blessing-for-same-sex-couples

  GLAAD responds to Pope Francis' statement allowing blessing for same-sex couples

--From a press release

(Monday, October 2, 2023) GLAAD, the world's largest l LGBTQ media advocacy organization, is responding to Pope Francis' groundbreaking statement allowing blessings on same-sex unions. According to New Ways Ministry ...


 
Support-group-for-LGBT-widows-and-widowers-unites-members-in-grief

  Support group for LGBT widows and widowers unites members in grief

In May of 2016, C. Russell Bond of Wilmette founded a Meetup.com monthly support group for LGBT widows and widowers. The group's most recent September meeting happened to fall one day after an anniversary date with ...


 
In-DC-Black-LGBTQ-lawmakers-protest-Nigerian-wedding-arrests

  In D.C., Black LGBTQ+ lawmakers protest Nigerian wedding arrests

On Sept. 12, Black LGBTQ+ lawmakers—led by Maryland state Del. Gabriel Acevero and D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker, and alongside the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) and other advocacy groups—protested outside ...


 
Weve-had-a-ball-Prominent-activists-Jim-Darby-and-Patrick-Bova-celebrate-60th-anniversary

  'We've had a ball': Prominent activists Jim Darby and Patrick Bova celebrate 60th anniversary

One of the first couples to be legally married in Illinois is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Jim Darby and Patrick Bova fell in love decades before they became the lead plaintiffs in Lambda Legal's ...


 
Hong-Kong-court-grants-rights-of-same-sex-couples-stops-short-of-marriage

  Hong Kong court grants rights of same-sex couples, stops short of marriage

On Sept. 5, Hong Kong's top court ordered the city's government to legally recognize the rights of same-sex couples in a partial victory for LGBTQ+-rights activists, CNN reported. Five judges from Hong Kong's Court of Final ...


 
Queer-parenthood-explored-A-transparent-dive-into-surrogacy-and-hope

  Queer parenthood explored: A transparent dive into surrogacy and hope

By Matthew Schueller. Guest commentary for News is Out

I feel extraordinarily lucky. As a kid, I never imagined my life could look like this. Growing up in the closet in the mid-Willamette Valley of Oregon, an area many consider to be the conservative Bible ...


 
Calif-Senate-passes-constitutional-amendment-protecting-marriage-equality

  Calif. Senate passes constitutional amendment protecting marriage equality

On July 13, the California Senate unanimously passed a proposed state constitutional amendment to secure marriage equality, per an Equality California press release. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 (ACA 5), authored ...


 
Nepals-Supreme-Court-orders-marriage-registration-for-same-sex-couples

  Nepal's Supreme Court orders marriage registration for same-sex couples

The Supreme Court of Nepal recently issued an interim order directing the office of the prime minister and council of ministers as well as other relevant ministries to establish a "transitional mechanism" to ensure the registration ...


 
Organization-holds-surrogacy-information-event-at-Center-June-2-3

  Organization holds surrogacy information event at Center June 2-3

A national surrogacy organization will host a conference and expo—aimed at gay couples and individuals wishing to learn about surrogacy and gay parents that have already used surrogacy strategies—at Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St., ...


 
Second-Japanese-court-finds-marriage-equality-ban-unconstitutional

  Second Japanese court finds marriage equality ban unconstitutional

On May 30 in Japan, the Nagoya District Court ruled that prohibiting same-sex marriage was unconstitutional—a decision activists welcomed as a step toward marriage equality, Reuters reported. Japan is the only Group of Seven (G-7) nation ...


 
Q-Christian-Fellowship-to-present-2023-Parent-Family-Summit

  Q Christian Fellowship to present: 2023 Parent & Family Summit

--From a press release

Chicago, IL, April 2023 — Q Christian Fellowship presents the 2023 Parent & Family Summit at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, May 5 through 7 . At a time when political climates are increasingly hostile towards ...


 
Study-Outcomes-for-children-similar-regardless-of-the-LGBTQ-identity-of-the-childrens-parents

  Study: Outcomes for children similar regardless of the LGBTQ+ identity of the children's parents

--From a press release

NEW YORK — This week a new report was released by BMJ Global Health examining outcomes between LGBTQ+ families and families headed by heterosexual couples. The report, a literature review and synthesis of dozens of academic ...


 
Gay-Calif-lawmakers-introduce-Prop-8-repeal

  Gay Calif. lawmakers introduce Prop 8 repeal

On Valentine's Day, two gay California lawmakers introduced a constitutional amendment to repeal Prop 8—the state's same-sex marriage ban that remains on the books despite being ruled unconstitutional years ago, according to The Bay Area Repo ...


 
Cook-Countys-Kevin-Morrison-attends-signing-of-Respect-for-Marriage-Act-at-the-White-House

  Cook County's Kevin Morrison attends signing of Respect for Marriage Act at the White House

-- From a press release

Washington D.C. — December 13thth 2022 — Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison attended the signing of the historic Respect for Marriage Act recently passed by both chambers of congress. The bill guarantees the federal rights ...


 
With-President-Bidens-signature-Respect-for-Marriage-Act-is-law

  With President Biden's signature, Respect for Marriage Act is law

-- From a press release

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — celebrated today as President Biden signed the Respect ...


 
President-Biden-signs-Respect-for-Marriage-Act-into-law-groups-and-leaders-respond

  President Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act into law; groups and leaders respond

-- From press releases

In response to President Biden signing the Respect for Marriage Act into law, groups and leaders release statements. ...


 
Respect-for-Marriage-Act-passage-important-step-but-not-equity-says-LGBTQIA-ally-Catholic-group

  Respect for Marriage Act passage important step but not equity says LGBTQIA+/ally Catholic group

-- From a press release

Dec. 8, 2022. DignityUSA, the nation's foremost organization of Catholics working for justice, equality, and full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in our church and society, is pleased that both houses of Congress have now passed the ...


 
Groups-and-leaders-celebrate-passage-of-the-Respect-for-Marriage-Act

  Groups and leaders celebrate passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

-- From press releases

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley: Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Vice-Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, released the following statement celebrating the passage of ...


 
Congress-passes-Respect-for-Marriage-Act-sends-to-President-Biden-for-signature

  Congress passes Respect for Marriage Act, sends to President Biden for signature

-- From a press release. Video below

(New York, NY - December 8, 2022) — GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is responding to the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. ...


 
Landmark-step-toward-equality-Senate-passes-bipartisan-Respect-for-Marriage-Act

  Landmark step toward equality: Senate passes bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act

-- From press releases

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization — today celebrated the bipartisan passage of the Respect ...


 
Senate-marriage-equality-bill-advances-with-62-37-bipartisan-vote-

  Senate marriage equality bill advances with 62-37 bipartisan vote

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators voted 62-37 for cloture—the end of debate—for the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), signaling passage in the near future for the measure that enshrines marriage equality into federal law. The ...


 
Rights-advocates-Nov-16-Senate-vote-a-backstop-against-SCOTUS-overreach

  Rights advocates: Nov. 16 Senate vote a 'backstop' against SCOTUS overreach

Representatives from HRC and GLAD met with media virtually the morning of Nov. 16 to discuss the implications of the Respect of Marriage Act. That legislation, scheduled for a Senate vote the same day, codifies marriage ...


 
WORLD-Indian-judge-marriage-items-LGBTQ-friendly-countries

  WORLD Indian judge, marriage items, LGBTQ+-friendly countries

A judge who could pave the way to legalizing marriage equality in India took charge as chief justice, Bloomberg reported. As a judge on the top court, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud was a member of the five-member ...


 
Actress-Rebel-Wilson-gets-engaged-announces-birth-of-first-child-91UPDATE93

  Actress Rebel Wilson gets engaged, announces birth of first child [UPDATE]

Actress Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect) is engaged to girlfriend Ramona Agruma after dating for seven months, according to Page Six. ...


 
Last-Mexican-state-approves-marriage-equality

  Last Mexican state approves marriage equality

On Oct. 27, Mexico's northeastern border state of Tamaulipas voted to recognize same-sex marriage, making it legal in every district in the country, Reuters reported. In its official Twitter account, the congress of Tamaulipas approved the ...


 
Calif-judge-rules-for-anti-LGBTQ-baker-in-wedding-cake-case

  Calif. judge rules for anti-LGBTQ+ baker in wedding-cake case

In California, a judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs, according to a U.S. News & World Report ...


 
Singapore-moves-to-legalize-male-same-sex-relations-protect-definition-of-marriage

  Singapore moves to legalize male same-sex relations, protect definition of marriage

On Oct. 20, Singapore's government filed bills in parliament seeking to decriminalize sex between men, and to amend the constitution to prevent court challenges to laws and policies concerning marriage, Reuters reported. The proposed legislation in ...


 
Slovenia-legalizes-marriage-equality-adoption-

  Slovenia legalizes marriage equality, adoption

Slovenia has become the first Eastern European country to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption. The historic moment has come about after a six-to-three Constitutional Court decision in July said that same-sex marriage and adoption are constitutional ...


 
Cuba-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-

  Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage

Cuba has legalized marriage equality after Cubans voted in favor of a family code that increased protections for minorities on the island, CNN reported. With 94% of the votes counted as of 8 a.m. CT on ...


 
Family-Equality-discussion-at-Center-on-Halsted-on-Sept-9

  Family Equality discussion at Center on Halsted on Sept. 9

On Friday, Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Center on Halsted will host a special Family Equality educational panel discussion about issues facing LGBTQ+ people and families. According to Family Equality, at least 11.3 million U.S. adults identify ...


 
Singapore-to-decriminalize-same-sex-relations-but-will-ban-marriage-equality-

  Singapore to decriminalize same-sex relations, but will ban marriage equality

Singapore will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era statute but will amend the constitution to ensure same-sex marriage is not allowed, ABC News reported. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he believed repealing the ...


 
Senate-vote-on-marriage-bill-pushed-back-to-September

  Senate vote on marriage bill pushed back to September

Hope for a quick vote on the Respect for Marriage Act in the U.S. Senate this week has faded, but U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin said over the weekend that she has 10 Republican senators willing to ...


 
Andorra-passes-civil-marriage-for-same-sex-couples

  Andorra passes civil marriage for same-sex couples

On July 21, lawmakers in the tiny European country of Andorra voted unanimously to extend civil marriage rights to same-sex couples, The Los Angeles Blade reported. Andorra is a small country known for its ski areas ...


 
US-House-passes-Respect-for-Marriage-Act

  U.S. House passes Respect for Marriage Act

On July 19, almost 50 House Republicans joined Democrats to pass legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and enshrine marriage equality into federal law, Axios reported. The legislation, approved 267-157, is part of ...


 
Ted-Cruz-wants-marriage-equality-revoked

  Ted Cruz wants marriage equality revoked

To the surprise of few, a leading Republican figure would like marriage equality overturned. On July 16, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said the U.S. Supreme Court was "clearly wrong" and "overreaching" when it legalized same-sex ...


 
Supreme-Court-justice-says-marriage-equality-ruling-should-be-reconsidered-

  Supreme Court justice says marriage-equality ruling should be reconsidered

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas argued in a concurring opinion regarding the revocation of the constitutional right to abortion that the U.S. Supreme Court "should reconsider" its past rulings codifying rights to contraception access, same-sex ...


 
Clela-Rorex-first-County-Clerk-to-issue-same-sex-marriage-licences-has-died

  Clela Rorex, first County Clerk to issue same-sex marriage licences, has died

-- From a press release

BOULDER, CO - Out Boulder County and the family of Clela Rorex are saddened to announce the death of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer pioneering ally, Clela Rorex. On March 27,1975 Clela issued the first ...


 
Church-of-Scotland-votes-to-allow-same-sex-marriages

  Church of Scotland votes to allow same-sex marriages

The Church of Scotland has voted to allow same-sex marriages after recent warnings that its historical opposition had increased the church's decline toward irrelevance, The Guardian reported. The church's general assembly voted 274-136 to allow it ...


 
Same-sex-couple-have-historic-wedding-in-Antarctica

  Same-sex couple have historic wedding in Antarctica

RRS Sir David Attenborough crew members Eric Bourne and Stephen Carpenter are now the first same-sex couple ever married in the British Antarctic Territory on April 24, The Maritime Executive noted. The Maritime Executive noted that ...


 
Judge-Former-clerk-Kim-Davis-violated-same-sex-couples-rights

  Judge: Former clerk Kim Davis violated same-sex couples' rights

A federal judge found that Kim Davis—the former Kentucky clerk whose refusal to sign marriage certificates for same-sex couples made national headlines in 2015—violated their constitutional rights, NPR reported. Now it has to be determined if ...


 
Top-UK-court-upholds-Cayman-Islands-marriage-equality-ban

  Top UK court upholds Cayman Islands marriage-equality ban

On March 14, the UK Privy Council ruled that the Cayman Islands Constitution does not provide a right for same-sex marriage and ruled in favor of the Cayman Islands government by dismissing the case of lesbian ...


 
Skydeck-Chicago-announces-Valentines-Day-Love-on-The-Ledge-contest

  Skydeck Chicago announces Valentine's Day 'Love on The Ledge' contest

Skydeck Chicago has announced its annual "Love on The Ledge" social media contest. The event at the Willis Tower observation deck gives adventurous couples of all backgrounds the chance to tie the knot or renew their ...


 
Israel-allows-surrogacy-for-same-sex-couples-trans-people-and-single-men

  Israel allows surrogacy for same-sex couples, trans people and single men

Israel Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz announced that, starting next week, same-sex couples, single men and transgender people will be able to parent children through surrogacy, an option that was previously banned for them in the country, ...


 
New-Jersey-legislature-votes-to-codify-marriage-equality-

  New Jersey legislature votes to codify marriage equality

On Dec. 20, New Jersey lawmakers took steps to protect marriage equality, with both houses of the state legislature voting to enshrine the right to same-sex marriage into state law, PhillyVoice.com reported. Sponsors of the legislation ...


 
WORLD-Chiles-marriage-law-Tokyos-move-Iran-arrest-Mr-Gay-World-resigns

  WORLD Chile's marriage law, Tokyo's move, Iran arrest, Mr. Gay World resigns

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera signed a historic bill legalizing same-sex marriage into law, days after the measure was approved by Congress, Al-Jazeera reported. The law "puts all love relationships between two people on an equal footing," ...


 
Chiles-political-houses-approve-marriage-equality-by-landslide-margin

  Chile's political houses approve marriage equality by landslide margin

Chile approved marriage-equality legislation in a landslide vote on Dec. 7, NPR reported. Both houses of Chile's Congress authorized the measure with overwhelming majorities, making it the eighth Latin American country to allow same-sex marriage, as ...


 
Thailand-Switzerland-go-in-opposite-directions-regarding-marriage-equality

  Thailand, Switzerland go in opposite directions regarding marriage equality

Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled a law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman in the country is constitutional, The Washington Blade reported. The Foundation for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Rights and Justice, ...


 
Same-sex-partners-can-now-access-Social-Security-survivors-benefits

  Same-sex partners can now access Social Security survivor's benefits

--From a press release

[New York, NY] This week, Lambda Legal has announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has withdrawn its appeals in two cases on behalf of surviving same-sex partners and spouses whom SSA had previously denied from ...


 
Departments-dismiss-appeals-of-same-sex-Social-Security-survivor-case

  Departments dismiss appeals of same-sex Social Security survivor case

On Nov. 1, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Social Security Administration (SSA) dismissed their Ninth Circuit appeals of two nationwide class-action suits that Lambda Legal won. The original ruling was in favor of surviving ...


 
Nearly-two-thirds-of-Swiss-residents-vote-for-marriage-equality

  Nearly two-thirds of Swiss residents vote for marriage equality

Almost two-thirds of Switzerland's voters backed the government's plan to introduce same-sex marriage in a referendum held Sept. 26, with campaigners calling it a historic day for gay rights in Switzerland, Yahoo! News reported, citing AFP. ...


 
WORLD-Marches-world-leaders-Swiss-marriage-soccer-match

  WORLD Marches, world leaders, Swiss marriage, soccer match

Thousands of people including soldiers and diplomats marched peacefully through the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in an annual Pride parade despite some opposition to an event called off last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters ...


 
Pope-again-refuses-to-bless-same-sex-marriages

  Pope again refuses to bless same-sex marriages

Pope Francis told reporters recently on a return flight from Hungary that the Catholic Church is unable to bless same-sex marriages because marriage is a divine sacrament between a man and a woman, per The Advocate. ...


 
Polis-marriage-marks-first-same-sex-wedding-of-sitting-governor

  Polis marriage marks first same-sex wedding of sitting governor

On Sept. 15, Colorado Democratic Gov. Jared Polis wed longtime partner Marlon Reis marking the first same-sex marriage of a sitting U.S. governor, NPR reported. Polis keeps making history. In 2018, Polis became the first openly gay ...


 
LGBTQ-advocates-celebrate-two-Illinois-marriage-certificate-modernization-bills

  LGBTQ advocates celebrate two Illinois marriage certificate modernization bills

--From a press release

Trans and non-binary people who were married in Illinois will now be able to obtain marriage certificates that reflect their authentic selves thanks to legislation signed today by Governor JB Pritzker, according to Equality Illinois and ...


 
LGBTQ-advocates-celebrate-passage-of-Illinois-marriage-certificate-name-change-legislation

  LGBTQ advocates celebrate passage of Illinois marriage certificate name change legislation

--From a press release

LGBTQ advocates are celebrating passage of state legislation that will provide certainty for individuals requesting that their Illinois marriage certificates reflect a legal name change. HB 2590 is an initiative of Equality Illinois and Chicago House ...


 
Simmons-family-advocates-argue-for-600-per-child-state-tax-credit-before-Senate-committee

  Simmons, family advocates argue for $600-per-child state tax credit before Senate committee

--From a press release

SPRINGFIELD Speaking alongside other advocates for Illinois children and families, Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) argued the necessity of his plan to institute a $600-per-child income tax credit at the state level before the ...


 
Starting-May-3-ceremonies-in-Cook-Countys-downtown-Marriage-Court-can-be-performed-by-Zoom

  Starting May 3, ceremonies in Cook County's downtown Marriage Court can be performed by Zoom

CHICAGO (April 30) Marriage and civil union ceremonies at Cook County's downtown Marriage and Civil Union Court (Marriage Court) may be performed via Zoom videoconference, as well as in person, starting next week, according to ...


 




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The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community.
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