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Marriage Equality

Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions
Politics

Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions

This decision stands in stark contrast with most of its Eastern European neighbours, some of which have increasingly opposed LGBTQ+ equality

By Diamond Yao
Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage in new family code
Politics

Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage in new family code

The new family code also allows same-sex couples to adopt

By Jackie Richardson
Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next
Power

Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next

Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy 

By Maddy Mahoney
This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal
Marriage Equality

This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal

The women were able to sidestep their country’s definition of marriage because one of them had not yet had her gender changed on her official documents

By Ursula Muñoz S.
India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling
Power

India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling

The decision also applies to people in domestic unmarried partnerships, single parents, stepparents and adoptive families

By Diamond Yao
After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently
Politics

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

OPINION: The rise in online hate has made local politics a critical new battleground in LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Ariel Troster
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The future of marriage equality is in danger after U.S. senator pulls support for landmark bill
Politics

The future of marriage equality is in danger after U.S. senator pulls support for landmark bill

The Respect for Marriage Act’s future is uncertain after Republican Ron Johnson flip-flops on the legislation

By Oliver Haug
Singapore legalizes gay sex in a major win for Southeast Asia’s LGBTQ+ community
Asia

Singapore legalizes gay sex in a major win for Southeast Asia’s LGBTQ+ community

The island nation will repeal its colonial-era law, but marriage equality will still be banned

By Nico Lang
Even America’s worst senator wants to repeal Texas’ gay sex ban
Politics

Even America’s worst senator wants to repeal Texas’ gay sex ban

Republican Ted Cruz says “consenting adults should be able to do what they wish in their private sexual activity”

By Nico Lang
Cuba will hold national referendum to vote on legalizing marriage equality, same-sex adoptions
Politics

Cuba will hold national referendum to vote on legalizing marriage equality, same-sex adoptions

Critics have accused the country, however, of using LGBTQ+ rights to “pinkwash” its poor human rights record

By Dika Ofoma
This Republican attended his gay son’s wedding three days after voting against marriage equality bill
Politics

This Republican attended his gay son’s wedding three days after voting against marriage equality bill

Sixty percent of Americans support the legislation, according to a new poll

By Nico Lang
The U.S. Supreme Court is threatening marriage equality. These lawmakers want to protect it
Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court is threatening marriage equality. These lawmakers want to protect it

The Respect for Marriage Act is a direct response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson last month

By Oliver Haug
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10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe
Marriage Equality

10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe

The U.S. Supreme Court may be threatening to reverse progress on LGBTQ2S+ rights, but countries the world over are pushing marriage equality forward

By Rob Salerno
‘Blaring red alert’: Activists worry the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn marriage equality next
Power

‘Blaring red alert’: Activists worry the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn marriage equality next

“This decision will embolden our opponents to come after all of our hard-won progress” 

By Oliver Haug
Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships
Politics

Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships

Bangkok also welcomed the nation’s first Pride parade in 16 years earlier this month

By Nico Lang
Same-sex couples in Croatia can now adopt after historic court ruling
Justice

Same-sex couples in Croatia can now adopt after historic court ruling

The verdict is a historic win for LGBTQ+ people in the culturally conservative country 

By Jackie Richardson
A record number of Americans support same-sex marriage despite threats to equality
Marriage Equality

A record number of Americans support same-sex marriage despite threats to equality

71 percent of U.S. respondents backed the freedom to marry in a new poll

By Nico Lang
Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality
Politics

Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality

More than 200 municipalities in Japan offer some form of relationship recognition for same-sex couples

By Nico Lang
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