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Maldives Islands See New Wave Of Chinese Tourists

More Chinese Women are Trapped with Gay Husbands

Apr 30, 2016 09:45 AM EDT

There's at least 14 million straight women in China who are currently trapped in false marriages with gay men, a researcher on LGBT issues said. For decades, these women remain in the shadows, silently suffering.

Chinese Court to Hear First Same-Sex Marriage Case

Desiree Sison |

Jan 07, 2016 09:42 AM EST

A Chinese court will hear its first same-sex marriage case after a gay man, who was denied an application for a marriage license, filed a case against officials of the civil affairs bureau.

Miley Cyrus is Now Single and into Feminism

Soledad Mayo |

May 09, 2015 03:49 AM EDT

Miley Cyrus is now into helping young LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) people by setting up a non-profit foundation that supports LGBTQ and homeless youth called the Happy Hippie Foundation.

Same-Sex Marriage Discussions Divide Supreme Court; Kennedy Could Be The Swing Vote

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 29, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Like the rest of the United States, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court were divided on the issue of same-sex marriage on the first day of discussions on Tuesday.

U.S. Supreme Court Starts Gay Marriage Case Deliberations

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 28, 2015 07:45 PM EDT

Gays throughout the United States are awaiting how the U.S. Supreme Court would tackle the challenge raised by lesbian Michigan nurses April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse. A landmark decision by the high court could possibly make same-sex marriages legal not only in Michigan but also in the remaining 49 states.

Hillary Clinton Pushes For LGBT Marriages To Be Legalized Nationwide

Geann Pineda |

Apr 16, 2015 09:50 PM EDT

Hillary Clinton. 2016 presidential hopeful, urged the Supreme Court to allow lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people to marry --- not just in certain states, but nationwide.

White House Urges High Court To Back Same-Sex Unions Nationwide

Vittorio Hernandez |

Mar 07, 2015 05:44 AM EST

A brief filed on Friday by lawyers of the Justice Department on state prohibitions on same-sex marriage says that the Obama administration believes that the Supreme Court should declare the bans as unconstitutional.

U.S. Federal Judge To Alabama Official: Issue Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

Geann Pineda |

Feb 13, 2015 01:16 AM EST

A U.S. Federal judge has ordered an Alabama official to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples, in a move that will hopefully break a standoff.

Gay Marriage in Alabama Gets Go Signal from Supreme Court

Marcel Woo |

Feb 09, 2015 10:29 AM EST

Gay couples who want to finally seal their love by marriage will now be able to do so in Alabama following a Supreme Court ruling.

High Court Sets Stage for Historic Ruling on Gay Rights

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 17, 2015 12:50 AM EST

The question if states have the power to ban gay marriages would finally be settled after the U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear same-sex wedding prohibitions in four states, hopefully putting an end to patchwork decisions on the issue.

Federal Judge Rules 300 Gay Marriages in Michigan are Legal

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 16, 2015 02:02 AM EST

Another federal judge has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, adding to the patchwork of court decisions that are contradictory and making a federal Supreme Court ruling necessary to put finality to the issue.

Same-Sex Couples Finally Wed in Miami-Dade County

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 06, 2015 07:30 PM EST

Same-sex couples lined up to tie the knot in Miami-Dade County in Florida on Monday, when a judge ruled that the couples could wed right away.

Judge Affirms Same-Sex Marriage In Florida

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 02, 2015 03:56 AM EST

Beginning on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, same-sex couple could legally marry in Florida. This is the result of a decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle in Tallahassee on Thursday that county court clerks in the state are legally bound to issue marriage licenses to gays and lesbians.

Florida Adds to 34 States Where Same-Sex Marriage Is Allowed

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 20, 2014 03:04 AM EST

Gay couples have one more state to go to get married after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected on Friday a request to ban same-sex marriages in that state. Members of the LGBT community have Justice Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas to thank for granting the motion.

Same-sex couples rallying for equal rights to marry.

Federal Court Upholds Gay Marriage Ban In 4 States; Could Pressure U.S. Supreme Court To Tackle Issue

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 06, 2014 09:44 PM EST

While the addition in late October of six states brought to 32 the total number of states that recognize gay marriages and grant same-sex partners federal benefits, the battle for equality for members of the LGBT community took a step backward with the Thursday decision of a federal court.

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