Serbia gay marriage A person waves a flag during the European LGBTQ pride march in Belgrade, Serbia, September 17, REUTERSZorana JevticWhats the context?LGBTQ couples in the Balkans are still fighting for recognition as Greece becomes first Orthodox nation to back same-sex marriageSerbia among European nations with no civil union lawOrthodox leaders oppose progress on LGBTQ rightsActivists hope Greek gay marriage law boosts their fightLONDON - Stefana Budimirovic and Radica Stevanov share a home and dreams of starting a family, but the lesbian couple's relationship does not exist in the eyes of the law in Serbia - one of more than a dozen European nations yet to recognise same-sex unions. "Everything (we have) is in just either one of our names," said Budimirovic, 33, as she described the everyday problems the couple face.
When did gay marriage legalize in canada How Same-Sex Marriage Became Legal in Canada As the th anniversary of Confederation approaches, many Canadians are taking this opportunity to reflect on how much weve developed as a nation, and how much growing we still have to do. Family law and gay rights, for example, have changed significantly, even over the past decade, but more changes are expected as the current needs of couples and families are recognized.
Scotus marriage equality case Some Republican lawmakers increase calls against gay marriage SCOTUS rulingConservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Courts landmark ruling on same-sex marriage equality. Idaho legislators began the trend in January when the state House and Senate passed a resolution calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision -- which the court cannot do unless presented with a case on the issue.
Gay marriage and the church Same-sex marriageFollowing a vote at the General Assembly, Church of Scotland ministers and deacons who choose to do so may marry same-sex couples. The General Assembly voted to to change a standing church law to allow the right to apply to become an authorised celebrant to conduct same-sex ceremonies.
Southern baptist gay marriage Southern Baptists vote to seek repeal of historic same-sex marriage rulingThe resolution approved seeks to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges as the historic U.