gay marriage

An Author Of Paper About Changing Minds On Gay Marriage Seeks Retraction

6:41pm May 20, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The paper, published in Science, suggested conversations could increase support for same-sex marriage. Researchers who tried to replicate the study say the data were not collected as described.

In this rural part of North Dakota, there are vast areas of empty farmland. Often, doing anything outside of the farm means taking a long drive, in the company of AM radio.

National

Radio Connects North Dakota Residents Divided On Gay Rights

7:09am April 16, 2015

by David Greene

Radio is king in North Dakota. Morning Edition talks to a liberal radio host and a conservative small business owner who listens to him — though he doesn't always like what he hears.

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World News

Russia Loses Bid To Deny Benefits To Spouses Of Gay U.N. Staff

6:04pm March 24, 2015

by Jackie Northam

Russia led the unsuccessful effort to overturn a plan to give benefits to the spouses of U.N. employees. Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt and 40 other nations also voted against the plan.

Politics & Government

For Gay Rights Advocates, No Time To Rest After Charlotte Decision

1:23pm March 04, 2015

It's been a roller-coaster year across the state for gay rights advocates and opponents.

Sarah Goodfriend (left center) and Suzanne Bryant share a kiss Thursday as they pose with their daughters, Dawn Goodfriend (left) and Ting Goodfriend following a news conference in Austin.

Same-Sex Couple Gets Married In Texas, After Judge Defies Gay-Marriage Ban

7:30pm February 19, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The couple acted quickly on the judge's order, getting a license and having a ceremony, but the Texas attorney general said the marriage was void.

National

Supreme Court Won't Stop Gay Marriages In Alabama

7:59am February 10, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The move sent a strong signal that the justices soon will legalize gay marriage nationwide; a decision is expected by June. Meanwhile, many Alabama judges are refusing to issue the marriage licenses.

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Ireland's Health Minister Leo Varadkar, 36, who has publicly come out as gay.

Prominent Irish Government Minister Comes Out As Gay

10:59am January 18, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Leo Varadkar, speaking to Irish radio, also says he supports an upcoming referendum to approve same-sex marriage in the traditionally conservative Catholic country.

National

U.S. Supreme Court Will Rule On Gay Marriage This Term

5:17pm January 16, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The justices said today they will review restrictions on same-sex marriages in Ohio, Tennessee, Michigan and Kentucky. The case will be argued in April; a decision is expected by late June.

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Some Gay Couples In Florida Can Get Married Today

6:48pm January 05, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

A judge's decision paves the way for same-sex couples in Miami-Dade County to marry, starting at 2 p.m. In the rest of the state, gay couples can get married at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

Judge Says Florida Clerks Have Duty To Issue Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples

10:11am January 02, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The clarification to a previous opinion means gay marriages will begin in the state next week. The judge says the issue of gay marriage is settled.