Tag: same-sex marriage
US allows gay troops extra time off to get hitched
THE US Defense Department announced recently that it will make "spousal and family benefits" available no later than Sept. 3, 2013, regardless of sexual orientation, for all service members who can provide a valid marriage certificate.
Obama says he’d strike down all bans on same-sex marriage
IN an impromptu White House press conference on Friday, President Barack Obama spoke on his administration's recent decision to file an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8, saying there is "no good reason" for a ban on same-sex marriage.
Nigeria plans tough law on same-sex marriage
NIGERIA, Africa’s most populous nation, split between Muslims and Christians, is set to vote on legislation criminalizing same-sex marriage.
George W Bush’s daughter supports gay marriage
IN the video running to 22 seconds, produced by homosexual rights group The Human Rights Campaign, Ms. Bush said, “I’m Barbara Bush and I’m a New Yorker for marriage equality."