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Belief
This Supreme Court ruling was all about religion
The World
June 26, 2015
In its ruling on same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court tries to strike a balance between marriage equality and opposition to gay marriage from people of faith.
Global Politics
Puerto Rico celebrates its first same-sex weddings
Global Voices Online
August 21, 2015
The US Supreme Court's ruling not only declared marriage equality in the United States, but also declared it for Puerto Rico, too.
Justice
After a well-known artist's tragic death, Taiwan's LGBT community demands marriage equality
Global Voices Online
October 30, 2016
Taiwan is considered one of the most liberal countries in Asia because of its LGBT-friendly environment. Yet Jacques Camille Picoux's death speaks volumes about how being “friendly” is not enough.
Justice
I know you voted for Trump for a better future. But please don’t forget my future.
The World
November 10, 2016
Luis Mancheno disagrees with Trump’s positions on almost everything, and he hopes his fellow Americans won’t leave him behind.
Global Politics
Many in Taiwan aim to make it the first Asian country with same-sex marriage
GlobalPost
January 30, 2017
There's some opposition, including from a Massachusetts anti-gay organization. But supporters in Taiwan say they have the endorsement of a bipartisan group of almost half of parliament. And marriage equality has the backing of President Tsai Ing-wen, who campaigned on the issue.
Justice
Think young Australians will ignore a nonbinding mail-in vote on marriage equality? Think again.
GlobalPost
August 23, 2017
Instead of a binding referendum or a vote in Parliament, Australia is holding a nonbinding, voluntary, postal plebiscite to determine whether Australians support same-sex marriage legalization. For many young Australians, who support marriage equality by large margins, a vote that seems designed to limit their participation is having the opposite effect.