Kerry: Discrimination Against Gays Must End

(Tempe, Arizona) Sen. John Kerry and President George W. Bush squared off in their third and final presidential debate Wednesday night. More »

Europe Controlled By 'Faggots' Italian Cabinet Member Asserts

(Mexico City) A prominent Mexican cardinal denounced legalization of same-sex weddings in an interview published Tuesday, saying it would be like considering cats or cockroaches part of a family. More »

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Features and notices

Equality is imperative for same-sex couples

As the country currently awaits the findings of the Supreme Court of Appeal on the constitutionality of the common-law definition of marriage, the right of same-sex couples to marry has been in the public spotlight. More »

For Same-sex Marriage

A decade into our hard won democracy lesbian and gay people in South Africa are often thought of as one of the groups within society that have achieved the most in asserting their rights.

We have, however, not yet achieved the equality we seek. Individuals who wish to marry a person of the same sex, close blood relatives and the mentally disabled remain as the only adult groups that the law will not allow to marry a person of their choice. More »

A Religious Opinion on Same Sex Marriage

Rev. Pieter Oberholzer, director of Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM), offers a religious perspective on same sex marriage. More »

Protecting the parties to a same-sex union

Discusses issues related to providing protection similar to marriage to same-sex couples through private legal instruments and provides a model domestic partnership affidavit. More »

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