AvatarChris MainesJapan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to knowAssociated Press - By MARI YAMAGUCHITOKYO (AP) — Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a high court ruled Friday, the latest victory for the LGBTQ+ community to add pressure on the reluctant government. Friday’s decision by the Fukuoka High Court in southern Japan marks the eighth victory out of nine …
AvatarChris MainesThailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to legalize marriage equality - LGBTQ NationLGBTQ Nation - Elsie Carson-HoltThe king of Thailand just gave Royal Assent to a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt. In a victory for LGBTQ+ rights, Thailand became the …
AvatarChris MainesLove Wins: South Korea’s Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Couplesgayety.co - Gayety StaffIn a historic move, South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of same-sex couples, ensuring they receive the same health insurance benefits as …
AvatarChris MainesNine years after Obergefell, number of same-sex marriages has jumped in Maryland - WTOP Newswtop.com - Danielle J. Brown, Maryland MattersSame-sex couples could already get married in Maryland before the U.S. Supreme Court extended the right nationwide nine years ago, but the numbers …
AvatarChris MainesOpinion | In Thailand, a victory for same-sex marriage in an inhospitable regionverified_publisherThe Washington PostThailand is an outlier when, globally, government support for LGBTQ+ rights is backsliding. In mid-June, with little debate or fanfare, Thailand’s Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Once the law takes effect later this year, the kingdom will become the first country in Southeast …
AvatarChris MainesThailand to Be First Southeast Asian Country to Recognise Same-Sex MarriageU.S. News & World Report - By ReutersBy Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, …