“Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships”
The New York Times posts news about same-sex marriage and related matters on a Times Topics page.
Tag: human rights
“Business Playing Key Role in Drive for Gay Marriage”
A March 2012 Stateline.org article detailed the key role business leaders are playing in the debate.
“Refusing to Be Late on Gay Marriage”
Read a March 1, 2013, New York Times article about the vocal endorsement of same-sex marriage by much of corporate America.
“Church: No weddings till UMC changes homosexuality stand”
Read a March 19, 2013, United Methodist Reporter article about a Methodist congregation in North Carolina that has decided not to allow any weddings — for straights or gays — in its church building until the denomination changes its stance against same-sex marriage.
“Santa Fe mayor urges allowing same-sex marriage in New Mexico”
Read a March 19, 2013, CNN post about the mayor of Santa Fe, N.M., urging the state’s county clerks to issue same-sex marriage licenses, even though no legislative or judicial action has paved the way for them to do so.
“Pediatricians’ group: gay marriage fosters child health”
Read a March 21, 2013, Los Angeles Times story about the American Academy of Pediatrics urging support for same-sex marriage on behalf of the children of lesbians and gays.
“Church and State: Religious Leaders Debate Same-Sex Marriage”
Watch a March 22, 2013, Google hangout hosted by PBS NewsHour that featured religious leaders on both sides of the debate.
“Rob Bell on Gay Marriage Support”
Read a March 22, 2013, story in The Christian Post about former megachurch pastor Rob Bell’s statements in support of gay marriage.
“Gay marriage? These voices say ‘No’ and explain why”
Read a March 22, 2013, USA Today story in which key opponents of same-sex marriage discuss the reasons for their views.