Shareholders accused companies that campaigned during this year’s Voice referendum of wasting time and energy that could be better used increasing their returns.
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case in the Supreme Court was not just a showdown over gay rights and religious liberty. It also reveals an ongoing process of redefining US suburban life as more diverse.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU member states must recognise same-sex marriages concluded elsewhere in the EU, even if they don’t allow same-sex marriage.
There is ample evidence of same-sex relationships across cultures and eras.
William Murphy
A central argument made against same-sex marriage is that children born into these marriages will be disadvantaged: they will grow up with inappropriate gender role modelling and be bullied at school.
Plato’s Symposium in an 1873 painting
Anselm Feuerbach
A Supreme Court justice hearing arguments over same-sex marriage cited Plato’s stance on homosexuality. But what did Plato really believe about all sexuality? A scholar takes a look.
Yes or No to equal marriage rights? Irish voters will have their say on Friday May 22, with the result due on Saturday.
EPA/Aidan Crawley
While Ireland’s pro-marriage equality campaign is leading in the polls, the gap has narrowed ahead of Friday’s vote. And history shows that Irish referendums can be far closer than the polls predict.
What would a Supreme Court “compromise” do for gay parents?
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America’s highest court is hearing arguments on gay marriage for what could be the last time. But both camps claim to have common sense on their side.
The march towards equal marriage rights in Ireland is well ahead of Australia, yet the level of public support in each nation is remarkably similar.
William Murphy/Flickr
Support for equal marriage rights in Ireland and Australia is remarkably similar: 71% in Ireland and 72% in Australia. The key difference is that Australian politicians are choosing not to listen.
Some of the first to take advantage of the new law.
Will Oliver
The first statistics on same-sex marriages in England and Wales show a disappointing take-up in the three months since the right to marry was extended to lesbian and gay couples. According to figures released…
Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm will introduce gay marriage legislation into the Senate.
AAP/Lukas Coch
Liberal Democrats’ senator David Leyonhjelm has threatened to trade his vote on temporary protection visas or other legislation to force the Liberals to allow a conscience vote on gay marriage. In the…
Recent polling suggests a majority of Australians support same-sex marriage, but should the issue be taken to the people in a referendum?
AAP/Dean Lewins
Despite several Galaxy polls indicating that a majority of Australians support same-sex marriage - and it receiving the support of former prime minister Kevin Rudd - recent proposals for a referendum on…
Legalise love: New Zealand approved same-sex legislation in a midst of celebrations.
NZN David Williams
The issue of same-sex marriage in Australia is again part of the national debate, after Independent MP Tony Windsor announced he was in support of a referendum on the question to be held in parallel with…