Biden Signs Bill Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage Rights

2022-12-14 14:00:39

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday afternoon, presiding over a joyful celebration that saw more than 2000 people gather on a chilly South Lawn of the White House. “Marriage is a... Read More

Civil Rights

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Clears Congress, Heads to Biden’s Desk

2022-12-08 18:17:07

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House gave its final approval on Thursday to legislation that provides federal recognition for same-sex marriages, sending it on to the president’s desk with strong bipartisan support. Passage of the measure, known as the Respect for Marriage... Read More

Civil Rights

Senate Votes to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Legislation

2022-11-16 22:55:56

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A bill that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages cleared a major hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday after 12 Republicans joined every Democrat in the chamber in voting to proceed with consideration of enshrining those unions under... Read More