As same-sex marriage laws in the two states went into effect, gay and lesbian couples in Rhode Island and Minnesota began tying the knot.
Brazil Clears Way for Gay Marriage
In Brazil, a top judicial panel cleared the way for same-sex marriage, ruling that gay couples could not be denied marriage licenses.
In Brazil, a top judicial panel cleared the way for same-sex marriage, ruling that gay couples could not be denied marriage licenses.
Mayor R.T. Rybak officiated at 42 weddings of gay and lesbian couples as same-sex marriage became legal in the state at the stroke of midnight.
In historic rulings in June, the US Supreme Court struck down a law denying federal benefits to homosexual couples and cleared the way for same-sex marriages to resume in California.
Gay Marriage Wins Wider Acceptance in US
Across the United States, as gay marriage wins wider acceptance, support for therapy aimed at converting homosexuals appears to be losing ground.
Across the United States, as gay marriage wins wider acceptance, support for therapy aimed at converting homosexuals appears to be losing ground.
A USA Today poll last month reported 55 percent of participants said they believed same-sex marriage should be recognized as valid.
Minnesota Governor Legalizes Gay Marriage Bill
After Governor Mark Dayton signed a marriage equality law passed by the legislature last week, Minnesota became the twelfth US state to legalize same-sex marriage.
After Governor Mark Dayton signed a marriage equality law passed by the legislature last week, Minnesota became the twelfth US state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Gay Marriage Bill In England Clears Crucial Hurdle
In England and Wales, the first gay marriages are set to take place in 2014 after the legislation passed through parliament's upper chamber the House of Lords.
In England and Wales, the first gay marriages are set to take place in 2014 after the legislation passed through parliament's upper chamber the House of Lords.
