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Judges to decide designer’s right not to create gay marriage sites
"The Tenth Circuit's reasoning makes clear the true purpose of CADA's speech compulsions - to compel dissenters to express opinions with which they disagree and to silence opposing viewpoints," the lawmakers wrote. , urging the court to…
Court upholds ruling against bakery that refused to sell gay wedding cake, but asks state to…
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The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld for the second time a ruling by the state's Civil Rights Division that found a bakery in Gresham unlawfully…
Court upholds ruling against bakery that refused to sell gay wedding cake, but asks state to…
The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld for the second time a ruling by the state's Civil Rights Division that found a bakery in Gresham unlawfully discriminated against a same-sex couple by refusing to sell to them a wedding cake…
Brazilian Baptist pastor receives death threats after performing same-sex marriage – Baptist News…
A Baptist pastor in Brazil received violent death threats after organizing a wedding ceremony for two women on December 11.
Although same-sex marriages have been legal in Brazil for a decade, it would be the first Protestant marriage…
Emilee Carpenter can’t refuse same-sex marriages
Emilee Carpenter is seen in a Fox News Channel screenshot.
An upstate New York wedding photographer lost her offer to turn down service to same-sex couples after a federal judge prejudgedly dismissed her lawsuit against the state.…
Florist Who Turned Down Gay Marriage Job Moves Down With Washington State Couple – NBC Boston
A Washington state florist who was in an eight-year legal battle that reached the United States Supreme Court will retire after settling in with the same-sex couple whose marriage she refused.
Barronelle Stutzman of…
Florist who turned down gay marriage settles down with couple
A Washington state florist who was in an eight-year legal battle that reached the United States Supreme Court will retire after settling in with the same-sex couple whose marriage she refused.ThroughThe Associated Press19 November 2021,…
Christian florist settles after refusing service over same-sex marriage
A settlement was reached Thursday in the nearly ten-year-old case of a Christian flower shop owner in Washington state who refused to provide flowers to a same-sex couple for their wedding. despite state anti-discrimination laws. The U.S.…
Conservative Judaism celebrates first gay marriage between rabbis
Gay rabbis Becca Walker (left) and Ariella Rosen (right). (YouTube / Women's League for Conservative Judaism)
Two queer conservative rabbis have married, a historic first for the conservative Judaism movement.
Conservative Judaism is the…
Catholic music school teacher fired after same-sex marriage
NEW YORK (AP) - The Diocese of Brooklyn fired a teacher at a Catholic music school in Queens after marrying a man; Church authorities said the teacher violated a contractual stipulation of the Catholic Church.
Matthew LaBanca,…
Brooklyn Diocese fires music teacher after same-sex marriage – NBC New York
The Brooklyn Diocese fired a teacher at a Catholic music school in Queens after marrying a man, claiming he violated a contractual stipulation with the Catholic Church.
Matthew LaBanca, a teacher at St. Joseph's Catholic…
I Do: Cardi B and Raven Symoné celebrate gay marriage in California | The latest hip-hop news,…
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At this stage there is not much Cardi B did not do. In her new online…
I Do !: Cardi B officiated at a same-sex marriage for National Coming Out Day | News
What would you do if Cardi B surprised you and your future spouse on your wedding day?Well, Cardi B officiated as the officiant of a gorgeous same-sex wedding ahead of National Coming Day on October 11. In the latest episode of his…
Jared Polis Becomes First Sitting Governor To Marry Gay Marriage | Colorado
Jared Polis has become the first openly gay governor in the United States to marry in office.The Colorado governor and Marlon Reis, his partner of 18 years, hosted an intimate traditional-style Jewish wedding surrounded by close friends,…
Polis is the first sitting governor to have a same-sex marriage • Instinct Magazine
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis likes to be first to something. In 2008, he was the first openly gay man elected to the House of Representatives. Ten years later, he became the first openly gay man ever…
First look at Married at First Sight, UK’s historic same-sex marriage teases trouble at the…
Married to First Sight UK gave a glimpse of her very first same-sex newlyweds, though it looks like there may already be issues for the couple.The âSocial Experienceâ reality series sees couples paired…
U.S. Supreme Court Again Refuses To Hear Appeal From Gay Marriage Salesperson
The United States Supreme Court has once again declined to hear a case regarding whether marriage vendors can refuse to provide services at same-sex marriage ceremonies based on their beliefs First Amendment religious.
The case - Arlene's…
Designer loses same-sex marriage website case – Minnesota lawyer
DENVER - A US appeals court has ruled against a web designer who did not want to create marriage websites for same-sex couples and has taken legal action to challenge Colorado's anti-discrimination law, a Another twist in a…
Colorado Web Designer Who Refused To Create Gay Marriage Websites Loses Court Appeal
By Leah Asmelash, CNN
A Colorado web designer who didn't want to build wedding websites for same-sex couples lost his appeal to the state's anti-discrimination law.
The United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit…
Web Designer Who Refused To Create Gay Marriage Websites Loses Case
DENVER (AP) - A US appeals court has ruled against a web designer who did not want to build marriage websites for same-sex couples and has taken legal action to challenge the anti-discrimination law of Colorado, another twist in a series…
Designer Who Won’t Create Gay Marriage Websites Loses Case
DENVER (AP) - A US appeals court has ruled against a web designer who did not want to build marriage websites for same-sex couples and has taken legal action to challenge the anti-discrimination law of Colorado, another twist in a series…
Designer Who Won’t Make Same-Sex Marriage Websites Loses Case
DENVER (AP) - A US appeals court has ruled against a web designer who did not want to build marriage websites for same-sex couples and has taken legal action to challenge the anti-discrimination law of Colorado, another twist in a…
Colorado Designer Who Won’t Create Gay Marriage Websites Loses Case – The Denver Post
DENVER - A U.S. appeals court has ruled against a web designer who did not want to create marriage websites for same-sex couples and has taken legal action to challenge Colorado's anti-discrimination law, a Another twist in a series of…
NI diplomat homosexual ceremony seen by 20 million people after saying “No one will ever…
A TRAILBLAZING diplomat from Northern Ireland recounted how his 'low-key' gay marriage ended up being seen by 20 MILLION people.
Great pilot Brian Davidson said his father in Co Down asked 'What are the neighbors going to think? When he…
Ugandan police raid peaceful ‘gay wedding’ and arrest 44 guests
Forty-four members of the LGBT+ community were arrested in the raid. (Twitter/ Pride Uganda)
Ugandan police have arrested 44 people attending a 'gay wedding', insisting they were spreading an 'infectious disease', but activists say it was…
Virginia Republican ousted after officiating at same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON - Rep. Denver Riggleman, a first-year Republican from Virginia, lost a hard-fought primary race decided at an unusual state driving convention, weighed down by outrage from party activists he officiated during of a same-sex…
San Jacinto woman convicted of Catholic bomb threats over same-sex marriage announcements
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A California woman who threatened to blow up a Roman Catholic…
Edmonton gay marriage video sparks conversation in Sri Lanka
Video of an Edmonton couple's wedding goes viral in Sri Lanka and sparks conversations about same-sex marriage in a country where it is still illegal. Sithara and Jenn Fernando tied the knot in October 2019 in a hybrid ceremony of Western…
California woman admits threatening her school over gay marriage announcements
A California woman admitted to threatening to bomb the nation's oldest Catholic girls' school - after the school's alumni magazine said it planned to run gay marriage announcements, federal prosecutors have said.…
Woman threatens to bomb DC Catholic school over same-sex marriage ads
Georgetown Preparatory School - Photo: Facebook.
A California woman has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes charges after threatening to bomb a Catholic school after announcing she would run gay marriage ads in her alumni…
Woman who threatened to blow up visit to Georgetown over same-sex marriage ads pleads guilty
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A 36-year-old Californian has pleaded guilty to a hate crime after threatening to bomb Georgetown Visitation, the country's oldest Catholic prep school for girls.
Back in May 2019, Visits officials…
North Carolina location denies same-sex marriage over ‘Christian values’
A lesbian couple hold hands while wearing wedding dresses. (Carl Court / Getty)
A wedding venue in North Carolina rejected a same-sex couple because of their "Christian values."
Brianna May and her fiancee Kacey Mayfield were planning…
Representative Denver Riggleman, lawmaker who celebrated same-sex marriage, says he is…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Outgoing Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-Va.) Is spending his last few weeks in office denouncing the spread of disinformation about election results and exposing conspiracy theories, telling 8News in an interview…
Northern Ireland’s first gay religious wedding takes place today
Northern Ireland's first-ever gay religious wedding takes place today in Co Antrim, following legislation introduced…
Wangaratta’s same-sex marriage blessing ‘valid’, Church of Australia’s…
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A blessing service for civil marriages - including those between same-sex couples - is valid, according to a ruling by the Appeals Tribunal, the highest legal authority in…
First-ever gay marriage takes place in Northern Ireland
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Virginia photographer voluntarily dismisses legal action challenging state law on gay marriage…
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - A photographer in Virginia has voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit challenging new Virginia law that ârequiresâ photographers to promote same-sex marriages.
Photographer and…
Coronavirus: Shortland Street’s first gay marriage may still be under level 2
While the wedding plans of many Auckland couples will be undone by the new collection restrictions below Alert Level 2, the creators of Shortland Street are relieved to finally be able to move on with their big day. Everything is going…
Marvel Introduces First-Ever Same-Sex Marriage Between Gay Superheroes
Hulkling and Wiccan in Empyre #4 — Marvel Comics
Marvel has released its first-ever comic featuring a same-sex marriage between two superheroes.
In Empyrean #4Young Avengers members Hulkling and Wiccan — alter egos of Teddy…
Songs of Praise gay marriage draws over 1,200 complaints
Love continues to attract hate.
Songs of Praise made history last month when the Sunday show aired her first gay marriage in his 58-year race. The moment garnered praise from viewers, but it also sparked significant anger.…
Steven Universe host fought for ‘several years’ for same-sex marriage on the show
Rebecca Sugar blamed 'sectarian countries' for the delay.
Rebecca Sugar, one of Steven Universe's main hosts, said there was a lot of infighting to air the same-sex marriage between Ruby and Sapphire, and blamed the attempt to…
Australian soap opera Neighbors gears up for first-ever same-sex wedding
Neighbors are about to make history with their first-ever same-sex marriage.
Despite having an excellent track record for portraying gay and lesbian characters, the hit Australian soap opera has yet to feature same-sex marriage –…
Virginia photographer takes legal action to challenge state law on gay marriage photos
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Photographer and blogger Chris Herring has filed a lawsuit against new Virginia law that ârequiresâ photographers to promote same-sex marriages.
Governor Northam signed…
Former New Paltz Mayor on Legal Challenges of Same-Sex Marriage
Former New Paltz Mayor Jason West married couples before it was technically legal in New York City. With such a bold step, however, there were major legal challenges.
âI investigated whether same-sex marriage was illegal…
Waco Judge’s Trial Over Arranging Same-Sex Marriage Transferred to Travis County | Government
Hensley, who has said she is entitled to a "religious exemption," is supported by the First Liberty Institute, a leading religious freedom law firm based in Plano. She declined to comment after Thursday's hearing, referring the questions…
Young Girls Create Gay Marriage With Barbie Doll And It’s Adorable
Two girls married their Barbies in an adorable gay wedding (Danielle Shoffman / Facebook)
Two young girls have their own gay Barbie doll wedding with Geri Halliwell as the celebrant, and it just might be one of the cutest things you'll…
GOP congressman faces primary after officiating same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON - Representative Denver Riggleman, a first-year Republican from Virginia, faces a main challenge that will be decided at a state drive-through convention on Saturday following an outcry among local activists after Mr. Riggleman…
GOP Rep Faces Primary After Celebrating Same-Sex Marriage: NPR
Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., center, celebrates the…
My sister grew up accepting my same-sex marriage, with the help of my fiancee
Brides is committed to guiding ALL couples not only through their wedding planning journey, but also through relationship milestones and ups and downs. Each love story is beautiful, has its own distinct story and its own trials - no…
Supreme Court considers same-sex wedding cake case
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Imagine you own a bakery and run it with your same-sex partner. One day a man walks in and asks you to bake him a cake to take to a rally to…
Orthodox Jewish rabbi celebrates first-ever ‘happy’ same-sex marriage
Nadiv Schorer and Ariel Meiri were married by Rabbi Avram Mlotek. (Avram Mlotek / Facebook)
An Orthodox Jewish rabbi just celebrated his first-ever gay marriage, and he described the occasion as "joyous" and "full of love."
Rabbi Avram…
First gay marriage takes place in Northern Ireland | The independent
Two women from Belfast became the first people to have a same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.Robyn Peoples, 26, and Sharni Edwards, 27, made history Tuesday afternoon when they married at a Carrickfergus hotel.The newlyweds have been…
Couple have their first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland since legalization
AP ImagesTwo women from Belfast became the first gay couple to marry in Northern Ireland since new legislation was introduced. Sharni Edwards, 27, and Robyn Peoples, 26, tied the knot today, February 11, at a hotel in Carrickfergus, County…
Couple celebrate first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland since legalization
PA picturesTwo women from Belfast have become the first same-sex couple to marry in Northern Ireland since new legislation was introduced. Sharni Edwards, 27, and Robyn Peoples, 26, tied the knot today, February 11, at a hotel in…
You are cordially invited to Northern Ireland’s first legal same-sex wedding
by Sam Manzella
02/11/2020
Photos of Northern Ireland's first legal same-sex marriage ceremony are here, and we dare you to flick through them without shedding a tear.
Belfast couple Robyn…
The story became Northern Ireland’s first same-sex marriage
History is being made in Northern Ireland today (February 11) as the country's first-ever same-sex wedding takes place.…
South African site sued after refusing to host gay marriage
STANFORD, South Africa - In January 2020, a lesbian couple Sasha-Lee Heekes, 24, and Megan Watling, 25, submitted an online reservation for a wedding venue named Beloftebos located at Stanford in the Western Cape , in South Africa. The…
couple ‘excited’ to make history in first gay marriage in Northern Ireland | The…
A gay couple from north Belfast are set to make history as Northern Ireland's first married LGBT + couple.Sharni Edwards and Robyn Peoples will tie the knot on February 11 at a hotel in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.The couple had planned a…
Couple can’t wait to make history with first gay marriage in Northern Ireland
A caregiver and a waiter will make history next week as they become the first gay couple to marry in Northern Ireland.
Robyn Peoples from Belfast and Sharni Edwards from Brighton!-->!-->!-->…
First same-sex marriage to take place in Northern Ireland
A couple set to celebrate Northern Ireland's first same-sex marriage ceremony have revealed the happy coincidence that turned them into makers of history. Sharni Edwards, 27, and Robyn Peoples, 26, will tie the knot in Co Antrim next!-->…
Northern Ireland countdown to first same-sex marriage
Sharni Edwards and Robyn Peoples said they were delighted to make history with the first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
By Rachel Sauvage…
Hallmark Channel CEO Quits After Controversy Over Same-Sex Marriage Ads
Crown Media Family Networks CEO Bill Abbott, who oversees Hallmark Channel, is stepping down. His departure comes following Hallmark's handling of an ad featuring gay marriage, which was removed from the channel and then reinstated late…
Hallmark Draws Criticism After Pulling Gay Marriage Ads
NEW YORK – The Hallmark Channel faced heavy criticism on social media on Sunday for its decision to pull ads for a wedding planning website featuring two brides kissing at the altar, following a complaint from a…
Methodist pastor’s same-sex marriage could threaten his future in church
"It wasn't until I was actually driving and had that kind of calm that I started to think about what would happen if, in January, I was taken out of my church?" said Harris, pastor of Connexion, a church in East Somerville that describes…
The ten best gay marriage songs for 2019 have been revealed
The ten best gay marriage songs have been released. (Envato)
The ten best same-sex wedding songs of 2019 were revealed by analyzing Spotify playlists and they are as fabulous as you would expect.
The top spot went to Whitney Houston's "I…
Arizona court: Businesses not required to print same-sex wedding invitations
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Arizona artists win lawsuit against same-sex wedding invitations
PHOENIX - The free speech rights of two Christian artists who make wedding invitations have been violated by an anti-discrimination ordinance in Phoenix that makes it illegal to deny service to same-sex couples on religious grounds, a the…
California Winery backtracks after refusing to hold same-sex wedding
California winery owners are backtracking on their refusal to hold a same-sex wedding, saying the local community's response to the news helped them see they were 'wrong'. Alexandria Biddle and Dezanea Reyes, who got engaged in August, said…
Winery refused to host same-sex marriage due to religious beliefs
Teri and Larry Lawrence, owners of Viaggio Winery. (Viaggio Winery / Twitter)
A lesbian couple who asked to celebrate their wedding in a California vineyard were turned down because of the owner's "religious beliefs".
One of the brides…
Viaggio Winery apologizes after denying gay marriage
Viaggio Estate and Winery in Acampo is apologizing after news that it rejected a same-sex couple from having a wedding ceremony there went viral on social media.
ACAMPO, Calif. — A woman said she was in disbelief when…
Songs of Praise Receives Over 1,200 Same-Sex Marriage Complaints
Jamie Wallace and Ian McDowall on BBC Praise Songs. (BBC)
BBC reportedly received over 1,200 complaints after airing same-sex marriage on long-running religious show Songs of praise.
The episode covering Faith and Marriage aired on…
High Court Avoids New Gay Wedding Cake Case | Chicago News
This February 5, 2013 file photo shows the exterior of the now closed Sweet Cakes by Melissa in Gresham, Oregon. The Supreme Court dismisses an Oregon court ruling against bakers who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.…
High Court avoids new gay wedding cake case
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled on Monday against a high-stakes case, an election year, concerning the competing rights of gay and lesbian couples and traders who refuse to provide services for same-sex marriages.…
High Court Avoids New Same-Sex Marriage Case
Monday June 17, 2019 | 9:27 a.m. WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court overturns an Oregon court ruling against bakers who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. Judges' action on Monday keeps the high-profile case off the…
Punts SCOTUS Same Sex Wedding Cake Topper
The United States Supreme Court Monday referred to lower court for reconsideration a case in which the owner of a bakery refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
The Oregon case involved a married couple, bakers Melissa…
Supreme Court returns same-sex wedding cake case to lower court
The Supreme Court said on Monday it was returning another case involving a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple to a lower court for reconsideration. The justices, in an unsigned order, said the Oregon Court of…
Ruling against Gresham Bakers in gay wedding cake case dismissed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday against a high-stakes election case involving the competing rights of gay and lesbian couples and merchants who refuse to provide services for same-sex marriages.Judges gave Portland,…
Florist can’t refuse to provide flowers for same-sex marriage, state Supreme Court rules again
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Florist can't refuse to provide flowers for same-sex marriage, state Supreme Court rules again
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Washington State Supreme Court Sentences Florist in Same-Sex Marriage Case
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The Washington State Supreme Court ruled Thursday against a florist who refused to make arrangements for a same-sex couple's…
Alabama Public Television betrayed Mr. Rogers by censoring Arthur’s same-sex marriage.
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