Australia Plans A Postal Vote On Same-Sex Marriage, If Plebiscite Fails
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Australia by Christmas, the country's attorney general says. But the big question is, how will that happen?
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German Lawmakers Approve Same-Sex Marriage
The legislation was backed by 393 lawmakers, while 226 voted against and four abstained. Same-sex couples in Germany were previously permitted to form civil unions but they were not allowed to marry.
Appeals Court Rejects Challenge To Gay Marriage-Recusal Law
A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to North Carolina's gay marriage-recusal law.
Taiwan's High Court Rules Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal, In A First For Asia
Taiwan's president has asked the Ministry of Justice to come up with a legal framework for complying with the decision.
A New Generation Overthrows Gender
Parents, schools and elected officials are working to catch up and adapt to the needs of children and teens who don't fit into familiar gender categories.
Vice President-Elect Mike Pence Set To Govern At Trump's Side
President-elect Donald Trump has made clear that his future vice president will have a major role in governing.
Washington High Court Hears Case Of Florist Who Refused To Serve Gay Wedding
A florist refused to do the wedding arrangements for a same-sex couple, claiming it's against her religion. The couple and the state argue that's unlawful discrimination.
Ala. Chief Justice Roy Moore Suspended For Rest Of Term Over Gay Marriage Stance
The head of the state's Supreme Court loses his judicial ethics case and is ordered to pay the costs of the proceedings against him.
Federal Judge: North Carolina Magistrates Can Refuse To Marry Same-Sex Couples
But the door is open for more legal challenges.
Not Always A 'Thunderbolt': The Evolution Of LGBT Rights Under Obama
Much has changed during the Obama administration — including the legalization of same-sex marriage. The president praised that Supreme Court decision, but activists have not always applauded him.