Tag: same sex marriage
Japan To Produce TV Miniseries of Popular Gay/Family Comic “My Brother’s Husband”
Japan’s national public broadcaster (or NHK) has bought the rights to a tv adaption of the popular gay themed comic/manga My Brother’s Husband.
The story, by esteemed mangaka (manga artist) Gengoroh Tagame, will be made into a three-episode miniseries.
The story follows single father Yaichi, a man who struggled with his twin brother Ryoji coming out as gay, moving to Canada, and then dying while overseas.
Yaichi and his daughter Kana live their days peacefully until one day a Canadian man named...
Gay man denied a marriage license by Kim Davis is now running against her
A gay man who was twice denied a marriage license by Kim Davis has thrown his hat in the ring to run against her for county clerk.
David Ermold, an assistant professor of English at the University of Pikeville, announced his plan to run against Davis for the position of Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky.
Davis made headlines in 2015 when she defied a US Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage and refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples....
MP proposes to his boyfriend during Australia same-sex marriage debate
A gay Australian MP proposed to his long-term partner during a debate on legalising same-sex marriage.
Tim Wilson, a Liberal MP, fought back tears as he popped the question to boyfriend Ryan Bolger in the country’s House of Representatives.
The occasion was the first time an MP has proposed on the floor of the House.
The Speaker recorded the moment for Hansard – including noting that his partner had said “yes” from the gallery.
He went on to say: “In my first speech...
U.S. Supreme Court lets stand Texas’ decision to exclude gay couples from spousal benefits
AUSTIN — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a Texas Supreme Court ruling that prevented same-sex spouses from having the same workplace insurance benefits as heterosexual couples.
In a unanimous ruling in June, the Texas court acknowledged that same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 with Obergefell vs. Hodges, but the justices said the decision did not make clear the additional rights of gay couples, in this case those who work for the government.
Houston pastor Jack Pidgeon and accountant...
Same-sex marriage: Liberal MP Andrew Wallace ‘shocked’ by daughter’s gay relationship
Andrew Wallace was shocked when his daughter told him she was with another woman.
"I couldn't believe it was happening to us," he said.
"We go to church every Sunday, it was certainly a real shock, I couldn't believe it."
The Queensland Liberal MP and his wife Leonie are practising Catholics who struggled to support same-sex marriage.
"Leonie and I were both upset. It went against what our traditional beliefs were and what we had been raised to believe in the Catholic Church,"...
Christians should pray for Prince George to be gay, says C of E minister
Very Rev Kevin Holdsworth says C of E will be forced to support same-sex marriage if the ‘Lord blesses George with the love of a fine young gentleman’
Christians should pray for Prince George to be gay to force support for same-sex marriage in the Church of England, a senior Anglican minister and LGBTQ campaigner has said.
The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, provost of St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow, made the comments in a blog he reposted about LGBTQ inclusion in...
Australian Senate Votes In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage
Excellent news!
43 members of Australia's Senate voted to pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Only 12 voted against it.
Having passed this first hurdle, the bill will now go on to be voted upon by the House of Representatives, next week.
Earlier this month, 61.6% of Australians who participated in a postal vote said they were in favor of a law change that would allow for same-sex marriage.
As a result, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said that the government would aim...
WATCH: Senator breaks down in tears during Australia same-sex marriage debate
Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young gave an emotional speech to the Australian Senate today
The Australian public may have voted convincingly in favor of allowing same-sex marriage in the country, but politicians continue to debate over how exactly this will happen.
Although equality campaigners are hopeful that a bill will be passed before Christmas, conservative-leaning politicians are trying to include amendments that may include religious exemptions.
The debate returned to the Australian Senate today. One of those to speak was Greens Senator for...
The Wonderfully Positive Progress of Same-Sex Marriage Around the World
With the recent & very exciting news that the people of Australia voted yes for same-sex marriage, it's important for the LGBTQ community and its supporters to truly see how far we have come in this epic battle for our legal rights.
Over 25 countries have legalized same-sex marriage so far, with Australia hopefully being the next one on that list. This includes The United States, Columbia, Malta, Argentina and so much more, with the list hopefully expanding over the...
Watch the moment a gay couple get engaged as Australia announces Marriage Equality result
A massive congratulations are in order for James Brechney and Stuart Henshell who just got engaged in Australia as the result of the Marriage Equality plebiscite was announced.
It was James who got down on one knee in Sydney’s Prince Alfred Park on Wednesday morning, and the moment was captured by ABC News for the whole country to see.
“I love you with all my heart and I want to tell you something in front of the cameras,” James said, before...
Oldest Gay Couple In Australia Plan To Finally Marry
50 years after they first met, two men believed to be Australia's oldest gay couple plan to finally get married.
John Challis, 89, and Arthur Cheeseman, 85, shared their intention to wed following the news that nearly eight million Australians had voted in favor of same-sex marriage.
And although the men have been together for decades, they say that they want their wedding to be a simple affair, stating that they'll likely go to a local registry office, or celebrate with...
Australia’s PM Hopes To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage In Time For Christmas
Close to eight million Australians voted "yes" in a postal survey that asked if laws should be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry.
And now, to honor the voice of the people, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said that the government will aim to pass the legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry before the end of the year.
He said:
“The Australian people have spoken, and they have voted overwhelmingly ‘yes’ for marriage equality. They voted yes for fairness,...
Gay-friendly church ordered to remove ‘yes’ banner just hours before Australia marriage result
Local council contacted the church after receiving one complaint about the banner
An LGBTI-inclusive church in Adelaide has been ordered by the local council to remove a prominent rainbow banner from its frontage.
The banner has the words ‘yes’ written across it, and was put up several weeks ago, to coincide with the Australian postal vote seeking opinions on same-sex marriage.
The eagerly anticipated result of the vote is due Wednesday at 9.30am Adelaide time (ACDT). The controversial postal vote is estimated...
Australia Votes YES for Marriage Equality!
After an eight-week postal survey polling Australian residents on whether or not same-sex marriage should be lawful throughout Australia, the results are in!
At 10 a.m. on November 15th, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced that the final vote is a YES!
The Aussies have spoken and the results are:
7,817,247 – YES 61.6%
4,873,987 – NO 38.4%
12,727,920 total voters 79.5% total electorate
Here is footage of the gathering in Sydney for the announcement (video from DNA Magazine's Facebook Page). Skip ahead...
