/tags/same-sex-marriage same-sex marriage en-US WLRN Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /religion/2023-01-18/church-of-england-refuses-to-back-same-sex-marriage The Church of England says it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time. But same-sex couples still will not be allowed to get married in its churches. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /religion/2023-01-18/church-of-england-refuses-to-back-same-sex-marriage Sylvia Hui | The Associated Press /national/national-politics/2022-12-13/biden-signs-respect-for-marriage-act-reflecting-his-and-the-countrys-evolution The bill signing comes after months of work on Capitol Hill and years of changed attitudes — even as the threat looms that the conservative Supreme Court could roll back same-sex marriage rights. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:15:00 GMT /national/national-politics/2022-12-13/biden-signs-respect-for-marriage-act-reflecting-his-and-the-countrys-evolution Domenico Montanaro /history/2022-12-09/take-a-look-back-at-the-history-of-interracial-and-same-sex-marriages With the House and Senate passing the Respect for Marriage Act, here is a look at some of the legal precedents surrounding interracial and same-sex marriages. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /history/2022-12-09/take-a-look-back-at-the-history-of-interracial-and-same-sex-marriages Ayana Archie /politics/2022-12-05/supreme-court-hears-clash-between-lgbtq-and-business-owners-rights The case involves a Colorado web designer who says state law prevents her from designing wedding website because she believes that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-12-05/supreme-court-hears-clash-between-lgbtq-and-business-owners-rights Nina Totenberg /news/2022-11-29/respect-for-marriage-act-clears-congress-with-bipartisan-support The bill, which would ensure federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, now heads to President Biden's desk for signature. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:30:00 GMT /news/2022-11-29/respect-for-marriage-act-clears-congress-with-bipartisan-support Ximena Bustillo, Juma Sei, Deepa Shivaram /news/2022-11-28/congress-considers-codifying-same-sex-marriage-after-long-battle-for-gay-rights Same-sex marriage was once a deeply divisive issue. Now, polls show over 70 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage, and Congress is set to move forward with The Respect for Marriage Act. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT /news/2022-11-28/congress-considers-codifying-same-sex-marriage-after-long-battle-for-gay-rights Ari Shapiro, Jonaki Mehta /politics/2022-11-17/same-sex-marriage-bill-advances-in-the-senate-with-bipartisan-support Democrats and Republicans advanced a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, clearing a major hurdle towards final passage. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT /politics/2022-11-17/same-sex-marriage-bill-advances-in-the-senate-with-bipartisan-support Lexie Schapitl /latin-america/2022-09-26/cuba-approves-same-sex-marriage-in-unusual-referendum Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents. Official news media say the measure passed by 66.9% to 33.1% in an unusual national referendum. The reforms met unusually strong open resistance from the growing evangelical movement in Cuba. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:00:00 GMT /latin-america/2022-09-26/cuba-approves-same-sex-marriage-in-unusual-referendum Cristiana Mesquita /national-politics/2022-09-16/this-gop-strategist-is-calling-on-republican-senators-to-safeguard-same-sex-marriage With the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, many are concerned that same-sex marriage could be next. Will Republicans band together to protect this right for Americans? Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:30:00 GMT /national-politics/2022-09-16/this-gop-strategist-is-calling-on-republican-senators-to-safeguard-same-sex-marriage Manuela López Restrepo, Sarah McCammon /news/2022-07-19/bill-to-protect-same-sex-and-interracial-marriage-passes-overwhelmingly-in-the-house Wary of political fallout, GOP leaders didn't direct members to hold the party line against the bill and dozens of Republicans joined Democrats in passing it. But it will likely stall in the Senate. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:20:53 GMT /news/2022-07-19/bill-to-protect-same-sex-and-interracial-marriage-passes-overwhelmingly-in-the-house The Associated Press