The Kansas abortion vote and the congressional push on same-sex marriage show how progressives can confront the Supreme Court.
Tag: Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships
Zelensky Says Civil Partnerships For Same-Sex Couples May Become Legal
The Ukrainian president said the constitution’s ban on same-sex marriage could not be changed during the war. Calls for equal rights have grown as L.G.B.T.Q. soldiers have joined the fight against Russia.
War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The role of gay soldiers, the lack of legal rights for their partners, and the threat of Russia imposing anti-L.G.B.T. policies have turned the war into a catalyst for change in Ukraine.
Your Wednesday Briefing: The End of Roe?
Abortion is in jeopardy in the U.S.
Chile Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage at Fraught Political Moment
The legalization of same-sex marriage in Chile comes as the country grapples with sweeping demands for social change.
Swiss Voters Approve Law Allowing Same-Sex Marriages
The legislation, endorsed in a referendum, will also allow same-sex couples to use sperm banks and to adopt children for the first time.
A Journey Through Merkel’s Germany: Affluent, Anxious and Almost Normal
As Angela Merkel prepares to step down after 16 years as chancellor of Germany, she leaves behind a country profoundly changed — and anxious about changing more.
Your Monday Briefing
Rescuers have recovered nine bodies from the Florida building collapse.
Pope Sends More Mixed Messages on L.G.B.T.Q. Rights
An encouraging note from Pope Francis capped an especially disorienting week on the Vatican’s stance toward gay rights.
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Excluded From Coalition, Face Loss of Power
A new coalition that aims to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office could also usher in a more liberal civil rights agenda.