| 单词 | civil union |
| 例句 | Morris and her wife were divorced, but they remained close, and, in 2008, formalized a new bond in a civil union. Jan Morris, author and transgender pioneer, dies at 94 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Suddenly same-sex marriages and civil unions are bad for kids. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z He opposes gay marriage and civil unions and favors a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. GOP: Gays out of the party 2012-10-09T11:45:00Z In 2004, the president said he believed marriage was “something sanctified between a man and a woman” and that the difference between civil unions and marriages were an issue of “semantics.” No, Hillary Clinton Didn't Lose Her Cool on NPR 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z "It is discriminatory and it is wrong," said Camilla Taylor, the Marriage Project director for Lambda Legal, a group that helped draft Illinois' civil union bill. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z Giving same-sex couples the right to visit a loved one in the hospital, make end-of-life decisions and inherit property through civil unions was considered the middle ground. Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z Are same-sex marriages and civil unions bad for kids? HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z Same-sex civil unions were legalized in 2016, years after other European countries, but same-sex marriage is not legal, nor can someone in a same-sex civil union legally adopt his or her partner’s biological child. Italy’s Eurovision Entry Signals the Country’s Changes 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z With the Legislature about to consider a constitutional amendment reining in the court’s decision, they could either push legislators to back civil unions as a compromise or face the full wrath of the opposition. Gay marriage’s long and messy road: What we misunderstand about this tortured legal saga 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z But that time, at a 2002 civil union ceremony in Vermont with four friends as witnesses, the festivities were limited to a luncheon followed by a round of facials. Special Issue: Gay Marriage: Walking Miles of Aisles 2011-07-22T21:06:19Z That would be different now, he sighs ruefully at one point, seemingly referencing the new Illinois law recognizing civil unions, a law that came too late for him but that changed Chicago nonetheless. 'Twist': Surprising new play about Chicago Rahm Emanuel must see 2011-02-25T17:52:50Z “I’d like it replaced in the civil code with the words ‘civil union.’ France Debates Gay Marriage 2013-02-01T21:10:09Z She has championed tax reform, a revamping of Chile's education system, an overhaul of Pinochet-era electoral rules and a law allowing civil unions for same-sex and unmarried heterosexual couples. Chile's Bachelet takes on conservatives with plan to ease abortion ban 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z The Vatican on Friday condemned a right-wing Catholic radio station that said a series of earthquakes that hit Italy in the past three months was "God's punishment" for the country approving same-sex civil unions. Vatican condemns Catholic radio that said quakes were God's wrath for gay law 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z Attempts to limit marriage to heterosexual couples were reintroduced in the Hawaii legislature, and eventually a constitutional amendment permitting the legislature to ban same-sex marriage but create a civil union status for same-sex couples. Is the legalization of gay marriage inevitable? 2013-03-30T21:00:00Z By contrast, fellow ex-Soviet state Estonia recently adopted a Cohabitation Act recognizing civil unions regardless of gender. Latvian Foreign Minister tweets:'I am gay. Good luck all of you.' 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z Staver's Peruvian ally, lawmaker Rosas, was one of the leaders of a "March for Family" in May against the gay civil unions bill. U.S. Evangelicals cheer on Latin American culture wars 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z Obama’s charge was that although he didn’t support the freedom to marry, he did endorse providing the same legal rights and benefits to gay couples through civil unions that flowed to heterosexual couples through marriage. We made Barack Obama evolve: The behind-the-scenes story of how he got to “I do” 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z Marriage licenses are recognized across the country, but many states don't consider civil union licenses valid, he said. Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z The amendment would also ban civil unions and end domestic partner benefits like prescription drug and health care coverage for the partners and children of public employees. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z Soon after Northwestern University professor Robert Fourer entered into a civil union, he did what many others in newly recognized relationships have done: He applied to add his partner to his health insurance. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z Koehler, the lawmaker who sponsored civil unions in the Senate, would not say how he would vote on gay marriage legislation. Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z A 2010 opinion poll found that 79 percent of respondents opposed legalizing same-sex marriage – which, along with civil unions, is illegal — and a shocking 93 percent opposed gay adoption. Can Google save gay rights? 2012-07-11T00:00:00Z It’s the capital of the first state to formally abolish slavery in 1777, and the first to allow civil unions for gay couples. 36 Hours in Montpelier, Vt. 2012-08-22T21:32:59Z Cook County had issued 1,634 civil union licenses through Thursday. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z One of the world's most prominent gay celebrities, he lives with his partner David Furnish, with whom he is in a civil union, and is bringing up two children. Russian parents group asks Putin to cancel Elton John concert - media 2013-09-24T15:57:16Z But the track is hardly a policy statement for homosexual rights: there are no lines about marriage, civil unions, or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Lady Gaga 'gay anthem' censored in Malaysia 2011-03-18T14:10:02Z “This law on civil unions needs approving now,” he told Reuters. Protests held across Italy in support of legalising same-sex unions 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z The New York Times first reported their civil union. Kelly McGillis Joins Musak Exec in NJ Civil Union 2010-09-20T14:39:00Z Arrows of lucidity — like Rachel Maddow’s insisting that rights exist independently of the whims of a majority — are few and far between, and the crucial legal void between marriage and civil unions is never addressed. Movie Review: The Documentary ‘The Right to Love: An American Family’ 2012-09-13T23:27:32Z By comparison, 16 percent of white evangelical Christians approved of same-sex marriages; 24 percent approved of civil unions. Noticed: For Catholics, Open Attitudes on Gay Issues 2011-04-22T19:37:06Z Benedet said the joy she felt about the civil union has turned to anger over Northwestern's policy. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z Among other developments, some employers that previously offered benefits for same-sex domestic partners now require proof of a civil union to get insurance. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z And over the years, America’s bishops have formally campaigned against both same-sex marriage and civil unions. Samuel G. Freedman: A Catholic School Meets a Challenge 2010-12-18T01:45:26Z I think I just said that without me, the last bill, civil unions, wouldn't have passed. Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z Before Illinois' civil union law took effect June 1, Northwestern offered domestic partner benefits only to same-sex couples. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z "First and foremost, civil unions are separate and unequal." Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z With the advent of Vermont’s civil unions statute in 2000, a handful of gay couples told The Times that they, too, wanted to be a part of the weekly weddings report. How the Vows Column Came About 2012-05-20T06:47:18Z "It's going to be a tough year to pass any legislation that's outside of budget and pension issues," said Sen. David Koehler, a Peoria Democrat who championed the civil union legislation. Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z It is so popular as an alternative to marriage that in 2010, there were four civil unions for every five marriages. France Debates Gay Marriage 2013-02-01T21:10:09Z Her civil union partner is an executive with Independence Communications, a company that provides Muzak to businesses. Kelly McGillis Joins Musak Exec in NJ Civil Union 2010-09-20T14:39:00Z “As a black woman in the townships, you can’t even access safety, let alone a civil union,” he says. South Africa aims to live the dream of equality for all 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z He said the marriage would be "very quiet and very off the cuff" as the couple had a big celebration for their civil union. Sir Elton John: Jesus would have supported gay marriage 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z Afterward he entered a civil union with Michael Simpson. Pete Burns, Frontman for the Band Dead or Alive, Dies at 57 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z He continued, "You can't kick someone out of a family, nor make their life miserable for this. What we have to have is a civil union law; that way they are legally covered." Queer Catholics reject the Vatican's "impotent" declaration that same-sex unions are "a sin" 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z He said these included the approval last May of same-sex civil unions. Vatican condemns Catholic radio that said quakes were God's wrath for gay law 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z They also viewed marriage as patriarchal and felt more positive about a civil union, which developed out of the gay rights movement. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z If marriage equality is granted by the Supreme Court, I’d be interested to see if domestic partner status and civil unions still remain on the books. Will gays save marriage? 2013-03-30T22:00:00Z The song had moved him, he said, and seemed timely because a bill allowing gays to enter civil unions was up for a vote in the Colorado Legislature. Stars Align for a Gay Marriage Anthem 2013-06-30T18:10:26Z Illinois was the sixth state to allow civil unions or their equivalent, which provide the same state-level rights that come with marriage. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z But since the civil union law is so new, there likely have been few, if any, tests to whether employers will distinguish between same-sex and opposite-sex civil unions when deciding on insurance coverage. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z But then, she said, "I was not only disappointed by Northwestern's position on opposite-sex civil unions, but was angered by it, and knew that Bob and I had to do something about it." Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z In 2008, it was one thing for politicians to support civil unions as an alternative to full marriage equality. We made Barack Obama evolve: The behind-the-scenes story of how he got to “I do” 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z In 2008, the singer encouraged American activists to abandon the campaign for marriage rights, fighting instead for British-style civil union legislation. Elton John attacks ban on gay marriage 2011-01-24T10:18:48Z The pair, who entered into a civil union in 2005, tried to adopt an AIDS-infected orphan in Ukraine last year, but were thwarted by government regulations. Elton John becomes father of Christmas baby 2010-12-28T03:51:58Z The health insurance benefits were among the reasons they opted for a civil union, as Fourer wanted to make sure their benefits were squared away by the time he retires next year. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z And shouldn’t a proper reading of this research actually come as a relief to them and help to assuage their concerns about dangerous social consequences of same-sex marriage or civil unions? HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z A comparable number of gay Americans have married in other countries, and an additional 84,000 couples may be in civil unions or domestic partnerships, according to the institute. When the Bride Takes a Bride 2010-07-16T04:14:00Z State Sen. David Koehler, a Peoria Democrat who championed the civil union legislation, has yet to say how how he would vote on gay marriage legislation. Illinois push begins for gay marriage, amid much skepticism 2012-02-21T13:27:00Z Many voters who go to the polls to support Amendment One will do so believing outright falsehoods about same-sex marriages and civil unions. HGTV: Winning the war for gay marriage 2012-05-17T16:00:00Z At a time of year when employees are signing up for next year's health insurance coverage, Illinois' recent civil union law is raising new, and sometimes unexpected, complications about eligibility. Civil union law spurs NU health plan dispute 2011-10-14T16:36:00Z Two of the judges, including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, favoured civil union and granting the same "benefits that married people enjoy" to same-sex couples. India Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z You have the option to apply for a civil union or civil partnership at your state’s tax office. Can I Be Added to My Boyfriend’s Health Insurance at Best Buy Even If We’re Not Married? 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Their ruling in favor of civil unions will have strong implications for the lives of the LGBTQ+ community and the financial hub’s reputation as an inclusive place to stay and work. Activist detained in Hong Kong partially won appeal over recognition of overseas same-sex marriage 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z A bill in Latvia’s parliament that would approve civil unions has stalled despite a ruling by the Constitutional Court granting rights to same-sex couples. EU’s first openly gay head of state elected by Latvian assembly 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z At the time, the Obama administration position went only so far as to favor civil unions. Opinion | Kamala Harris must keep walking a tightrope for Biden’s reelection bid 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Both pursued careers in other countries — China for Mr. Fassi, a professor of public design, France for Mr. Chiappa, who works in fashion — and had a civil union in 2017, with an exchange of vows. Surrogacy Emerges as the Wedge Issue for Italy’s Hard Right 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Vermont was the first state in the country to pass a law allowing civil unions for same-sex couples and adopted one of the first gay marriage laws. Rallies hope to build support for transgender amid backlash 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Italy legalised same-sex civil unions in 2016, overriding opposition from Catholic and conservative groups, yet it fell short of giving them adoption rights, fearing that it would encourage surrogate pregnancies, which remain illegal. Italian government tells Milan to stop registering same-sex couples' children 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z A New Zealand lawmaker, she fought for the rights of sex workers, L.G.B.T.Q. and Māori people, and won a battle to legalize civil unions for couples of any gender. Legacy of Australia’s Immigration Policies Haunts Survivors and Supporters 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z As an advocate of L.G.B.T.Q. rights, she fought for the legalization of civil unions for couples of any gender, which became law in 2005. Georgina Beyer, 65, Dies; Considered First Transgender Parliament Member 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Francis recalled that when he publicly recognized civil unions, someone tried to denigrate him to Benedict, who instead conferred with theologians and did nothing. Returning From Africa, Pope Francis and Christian Leaders Condemn Anti-Gay Laws 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Francis repeated that the Catholic Church cannot permit sacramental marriage of same-sex couples but that he supported so-called civil union legislation giving same-sex couples legal protection in issues such as pensions, inheritance and health care. Pope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a 'sin' and an injustice 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z That decree, signed by Francis, came even after he had been quoted in a documentary as advocating for civil union laws. Pope criticizes anti-gay laws, says ‘being homosexual is not a crime’ 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z Same-sex marriages and civil unions are not legal in Poland. Melanie C pulls out of Poland NYE gig in solidarity with 'communities I support' 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z On Thursday, Mattarella received opposition leaders, who raised concerns that Meloni, who campaigned with a “God, homeland, family” agenda, would seek to erode abortion rights and roll back rights such as same-sex civil unions. Italy’s far-right leader formally asks for mandate to govern 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Since her days as president of Youth Action, she has waged battles against the abortion pill, same-sex civil union bills, cannabis legalization and expedited divorce proceedings. Yes, Italy's new prime minister is really a fascist: The old-fashioned kind 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The 100-page "family code" legalizes same-sex marriage and civil unions, allows same-sex couples to adopt children, and promotes equal sharing of domestic rights and responsibilities between men and women. Cubans approve gay marriage by large margin in referendum 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z In 2016, Parliament passed a law recognizing civil unions of same-sex couples despite opposition by the Roman Catholic Church, which is influential in Italy. ‘They are not happy with how we love each other’: Gay parents fear a Meloni victory. 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z He insisted that his party now supports civil unions and "is against all discrimination." Same-sex parenting not normal, says aide to Italy's Meloni 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The new, 100-page code would cement Cuba's laws around progressive social policy: legalizing same-sex marriage and civil unions, allowing same-sex couples to adopt children, and promoting equal sharing of domestic rights and responsibilities. Cuba uses media blitz to promote 'yes' vote on new LGBT-friendly laws 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z “However, I don’t see her making a frontal attack on Italy’s law allowing same-sex civil unions or abortion.” She could become Italy’s first female leader — and its first far-right one since Mussolini 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z She mentioned that Italy already provides the right to civil unions, “so you can do what you want.” A far-right politician is poised to become Italy’s first female leader 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Gay parents remain cut off from the main avenues for adoption, which require a marriage rather than a civil union. ‘They are not happy with how we love each other’: Gay parents fear a Meloni victory. 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z He went on to say that "in Italy homosexual couples are not legal, are not allowed" - despite the country having legalised same-sex civil unions in 2016 with a reform that FdI opposed in parliament. Same-sex parenting not normal, says aide to Italy's Meloni 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Things began to change, however, following Vermont’s decision to allow same-sex couples to form state-recognized civil unions in which they could enjoy all the legal rights and privileges of marriage. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z In 2005, New Zealand began recognizing civil unions between same-sex couples, which conferred many legal rights to gay couples — but didn’t, for instance, allow them to jointly adopt children. End of Singapore’s gay sex ban is small step in Asia-Pacific 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z It also promises to introduce gay marriages to replace or flank the "civil unions" currently available in Italy, which do not offer the same parental rights as heterosexual marriages. Italy's PD pledges 'dowry' for young people in election manifesto 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Ms. Meloni has said that civil unions are good enough for gay couples. ‘They are not happy with how we love each other’: Gay parents fear a Meloni victory. 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The high-profile couple said they would get a civil union if it became available in Vermont, but they split up three years later. Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light' 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The court held that offering same-sex couples the right to form civil unions but not marriage was an act of discrimination, and Massachusetts became the first state to allow same-sex couples to marry. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z But in a country that does not recognize gay marriage or even civil unions, none of that applies to a same-sex partner. War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The new code would legalize same-sex marriage and civil unions, allow same-sex couples to adopt children, and promote equal sharing of domestic responsibilities. Cuba approves law change that opens door to gay marriage, other family rights 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z “It’s great joy, a super moment to put in the history books,” said Laure, 45, a human resources executive, adding that July 1 holds special importance because its the 19th anniversary of their civil union. Couples wed as Swiss same-sex marriage law takes effect 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Lithuanian bishops have called on politicians to vote down proposed same-sex partnership legislation, quoting words used by Pope Francis to argue that civil unions distort the concept of marriage and family. Wildfire rages in Greece's Evia island, one village evacuated 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z "There should be the same standard for all genders, whether it's a civil union or marriage." Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The court has ruled that nations are not required to allow same-sex marriage, but they must make civil union available to same-sex couples. War Spurs Ukrainian Efforts to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z He also opposed same-sex marriage, although he endorsed civil unions and laws barring discrimination against gay and transgender people in housing and employment. Orrin Hatch, Seven-Term Senator and a Republican Force, Dies at 88 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z They have had a civil union for the last three years, but marriage is a significant step forward for their whole family. Chile's first gay couple weds as same sex marriage law takes effect 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z But while being in a civil union meant that same-sex couples had more legal benefits than before, those benefits fell short of those afforded to married couples, especially in relation to children and their care. Chile couples' joy as first same-sex marriages held 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z They established a civil union in Vermont in 2000 and married in Toronto’s city hall in August 2003, soon after same-sex marriages were legalized in Ontario. Joe Tom Easley, prominent gay rights activist, dies at 81 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Francis has said that while the Church cannot accept same-sex marriage, it can support civil union laws aimed at giving gay partners joint rights in areas of pensions, health care and inheritance. Liberal cardinal calls for revised Catholic teaching on gays 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z He has also said that while the Church cannot accept same-sex marriage it can support civil union laws aimed at giving gay partners joint rights in areas of pensions and health care and inheritance issues. Support your children if they are gay, pope tells parents 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z In 1999, my girlfriend and I had a commitment ceremony in Washington, then a Massachusetts marriage in 2004 and a Connecticut civil union in 2007, which was eventually recognized as marriage in every state. ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ Isn’t Just a Gay Anthem. It’s a Pride Anthem. 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z By 2010, some Chilean lawmakers had proposed a civil union law for unmarried couples, but few leading politicians publicly favored broadening the definition of marriage or granting same-sex couples the right to adopt children. Chile Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage at Fraught Political Moment 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z By a show of hands, the jury decided there was no conflict of interest, partly because Ms. Laurens and Mr. Noudelmann were not married or in a civil union. In Paris, It’s Literary Scandal Season Again 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The pope, who has taken a notably tolerant stand on gay people compared with his predecessors, spoke of civil unions as a way to meet people’s needs. Pope Weighs In on Calls to Deny Communion to Biden Over Abortion 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z So far, same-sex couples in Switzerland can only get official approval for civil unions, which are not on equal footing as marriages. Tens of thousands protest for gay marriage in Switzerland 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z It led to the 2000 law passed by the Vermont Legislature of the state’s civil unions law, the first law of its kind in the country. Vermont Supreme Court justice nominated to US appeals court 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z As the case was being litigated, Chile passed a civil unions law in 2015, but gay rights groups argued that same-sex couples were still deprived of crucial rights, including the ability to adopt. Chile Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage at Fraught Political Moment 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Several top government officials pledged to seize the chance to break the rabbis’ longtime grip on marriage law and allow civil unions to be recognized for the first time. ‘Winning a medal doesn’t make him Jewish’: Israel’s gymnastics champion tumbles into marriage controversy 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z Several countries in Europe - including Italy, Greece and the Czech Republic - provide civil unions for same-sex couples. The Dutch went first in 2001; who has same-sex marriage now? 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Several countries in Europe — including Italy, Greece and the Czech Republic — provide civil unions for same-sex couples. The Dutch went first in 2001; who has same-sex marriage now? 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Roman Catholic priests now are forbidden from blessing same-sex civil unions. Same-sex union blessings ban upsets gay Catholics in Asia 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z The pope also made headlines in October when he appeared to endorse same-sex civil unions. Vatican Says Priests Can’t Bless Same-Sex Unions 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z More Kenyans now opt for laid-back “garden” events as well as the civil unions that became popular in the past year, he said. Africans rethink big, bountiful weddings as pandemic bites 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z To circumvent the rabbis, thousands of Israelis jetted off each year to nearby countries like Cyprus or Greece for weddings that the government later recognized as civil unions. Barred from marrying by the rabbis, Israelis find a pandemic workaround — in Utah 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z In 2004, the Massachusetts high court declared that gay couples were entitled to nothing less than marriage, and that Vermont-style civil unions would not suffice. Today in History 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Same-sex marriage is not permitted in Hungary, although civil unions are allowed. Hungary approves constitutional change to effectively ban adoption by same-sex couples 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z Last week, a documentary film premiered in Rome with a segment in which Pope Francis endorsed the concept of civil unions for same-sex couples. Social issues a priority for cardinal-to-be Wilton Gregory 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z While Pope Francis has called for civil union laws, staunchly Catholic Poland does not recognize civil unions nor Dehnel’s overseas marriage to his husband. Poland’s ‘LGBT-free zones’ energize some activists, prompt others to leave 2020-10-27T04:00:00Z Last week Pope Francis expressed support for same-sex civil unions, staking out new ground for the church’s recognition of gay people. Pope Francis Appoints First African-American Cardinal 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z Conservative prelates in the United States have openly lambasted Francis for his more liberal stands, including his support for same-sex civil unions that came out in a new documentary this week. Pope names 13 new cardinals, including 1st Black US prelate 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z As a devout Catholic, does the Supreme Court nominee have any thoughts on Pope Francis’ statement in defense of civil unions? GOP senators confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court in partisan vote 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The words that went missing — expressing support for same-sex civil unions — surfaced only this week in a new documentary, stoking the hopes of gay Catholics and the fury of conservatives. Pope’s Remarks on Same-Sex Unions Were Cut From a 2019 Vatican Interview 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z The civil unions comment wasn’t part of the Televisa broadcast or a Vatican transcript released at the time. Pope Francis documentary prompts questions about circumstance of civil unions comment 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z “This argument that even the pope is for civil partnerships is very needed and we will definitely use it in our fight for civil unions and same-sex marriage,” said activist Bartosz Staszewski. Polish LGBT activists see hope in pope's support for same-sex civil union 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z “You can’t kick someone out of a family, nor make their life miserable for this. What we have to have is a civil union law; that way, they are legally covered.” Angelenos applaud pope's endorsement of same-sex civil unions but worry it doesn't go far enough 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z The official 2019 Vatican News transcript of that interview, as well as the official Vatican edit, contains no such comment on the need for legal protections for civil unions. Plot thickens over origins of pope’s civil union endorsement 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Gone was this comment from the pope: “What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered.” Pope’s Remarks on Same-Sex Unions Were Cut From a 2019 Vatican Interview 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z In 2010, as Argentina was on the verge of approving gay marriage, Francis, then cardinal archbishop of Buenos Aires, supported the idea of civil unions for gay couples. Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z According to columnist Michael Sean Winters, that is how some U.S. bishops have been thinking for years — agree to civil unions to carve out a distinction between legal and religious marriages. What Pope Francis’s comments about gay families could mean for LGBTQ people worldwide 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Previously, as archbishop in Argentina, he supported civil unions as an alternative to same-sex marriages. Angelenos applaud pope's endorsement of same-sex civil unions but worry it doesn't go far enough 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z His previous commentary about civil unions as pope has been difficult to decipher. Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z “Second, he is clearly supporting, not simply tolerating, civil unions. Third, he is saying it on camera, not privately. Historic.” Divided reactions in US as pope backs same-sex civil unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z But Francis’ remarks in the documentary, explicitly supporting civil unions as pope and on camera, had the potential for much greater impact on the debate over the recognition of gay couples by the church. Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z As the pope’s words about gay couples spread to audiences around the world, it wasn’t just his support for the creation of civil unions that stood out. What Pope Francis’s comments about gay families could mean for LGBTQ people worldwide 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The government also announced a plan to legalize same-sex civil unions, though it will put that to a popular vote. ‘The Time Has Come.’ Barbados Casts Off the Queen as Head of State, and Others May Follow 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z Earlier, as a cardinal in Argentina, the pope reportedly supported civil unions as a pragmatic alternative to same-sex marriage. Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z “You can’t kick someone out of a family, nor make their life miserable for this. What we have to have is a civil union law; that way they are legally covered.” Divided reactions in US as pope backs same-sex civil unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Francis’ predecessors had also expressed their opposition, though, to civil unions. Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z By calling for civil unions, he added, Francis is saying they are “acceptable from a Catholic perspective,” but it’s not clear if the pope is celebrating gay families or simply saying not to exclude them. What Pope Francis’s comments about gay families could mean for LGBTQ people worldwide 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z During his eight years as Delaware’s chief executive, the state approved first civil unions and then gay marriage and began significant criminal justice reform. Former Delaware gov writes songs, focuses on social justice 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z Thomas Tobin, the bishop of Providence, R.I., said in a statement that “the Holy Father’s apparent support for the recognition of civil unions for same-sex couples needs to be clarified.” Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., the Southern Baptist Convention, shares the Catholic Church’s official opposition to same-sex marriage and civil unions, and several of its leaders also criticized Francis. Divided reactions in US as pope backs same-sex civil unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Advocates within the church for civil unions seized on the pope’s remarks in the documentary as a major blow to those efforts and as a breakthrough in the church’s long-painful relationship with gay people. Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Poland does not currently recognise same-sex unions - whether those are marriages or civil unions. Three charged over LGBT flags on Warsaw statues 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z The group cited his support for civil unions years before the U.S. Utah Democrats cross party lines to have political impact 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z “What we have to create is a civil union law,” the pope says in the film, released in Rome on Wednesday. Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The 19th Judicial Circuit Court suspended marriages and civil unions in March to protect the health of the public but it was scheduled to start officiating weddings and civil unions - virtually - on Monday. Illinois’ Lake County starting up weddings again, virtually 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z “It’s going to be harder for bishops to say that same-sex civil unions are a threat against marriage,” he said. Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Palmer wrote the civil unions weren’t enough and created separate standards. Justice who led gay marriage, death penalty rulings retires 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z A number of Vermont legislators who voted two years later for a civil unions bill drafted at a court’s direction lost their campaigns for reelection. Perspective | There won’t be a backlash against the court’s new ruling on gay rights 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z Support for civil unions and same-sex marriage among U.S. Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Same-sex couples in Cyprus can enter into a civil union which gives them the same rights and privileges as a married couple except that they are not allowed to adopt children. Gay inmates tie the knot inside Cyprus prison 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Some of the pope’s most consistent critics inside the Catholic hierarchy agreed that the pope seemed to support civil unions, and they were vexed by it. Pope Francis, in Shift for Church, Voices Support for Same-Sex Civil Unions 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z The code insists, in language introduced in 2003: “A marriage between persons of the same sex or a civil union is contrary to the public policy of this state and is void in this state.” Texas clings to unconstitutional, homophobic laws – and it's not alone 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z Taiwan has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, after its parliament rejected attempts by conservative lawmakers to pass a diluted “civil union” law. US briefing: Trump's new immigration plan, Iran and Chelsea Manning 2019-05-17T04:00:00Z “I think it’s a big step forward. In the past, even civil unions were frowned upon in many quarters of the church. He is putting his weight behind legal recognition of same-sex civil unions.” Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Their decision to formalize their bond through a civil union was a product of their desire “to get closer to one another,”said Tontian, Gay inmates tie the knot inside Cyprus prison 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Same-sex marriage and civil unions were not federally legalized in the United States until 2015, so I was not permitted to travel on my husband’s work visa as his spouse. Stepping up to be a role model for LGBTQ inclusion in science 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z He had a very public conversion on the issue, concluding that even a middle course of civil unions was inadequate. Michael Busch, longest-serving speaker of Maryland’s House, dies at 72 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z “He signed off on austere budgets that attracted bipartisan support; he allied with Republicans to boost natural gas exploration, and with Democrats to legalize civil unions,” Dave Weigel notes. Analysis | The Daily 202: John Hickenlooper is the first in a string of moderate candidates expected to announce for president 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z He signed off on austere budgets that attracted bipartisan support; he allied with Republicans to boost natural-gas exploration and with Democrats to legalize civil unions. John Hickenlooper, former Colorado governor, joins Democrats’ 2020 slate 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z He backed civil unions for gay couples and signed a law providing them in Colorado in 2013, before the U.S. Former Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper joins presidential race 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Ebbin and Edwards also introduced legislation to repeal the statutory prohibitions on same-sex marriages and civil unions in the Code of Virginia. LGBTQ advocates dismayed but Undaunted by legislative losses 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Birmingham, Alabama, obtained a full score for passing comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinances, along with other cities such as Cleveland in Ohio, a state that had previously prohibited same-sex marriage and civil unions. Which is the world's most LGBT-friendly city? 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z As a member of the House, Gillibrand said she personally supported same-sex marriage but argued for civil unions and letting states decide what to call them. ‘I will stand up for what I believe in’ Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says — but what she believes quickly changed as she moved from House to Senate 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z “To try to act as if there is a difference between ‘civil unions’ and same-sex marriage is dishonest, cowardly and extremely disrespectful to the people of Hawaii,” she said at the time. Tulsi Gabbard under fire for past anti-gay remarks amid 2020 bid, says she has since 'evolved' 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z In 2004, Ohioans voted 62 percent to 38 percent to ban not just gay marriages but also civil unions, and to deny health benefits to unmarried couples, gay or not, at public colleges. Opinion | This candidate may be the optimum challenger to Trump in 2020 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z In 2013, Uganda passed strict legislation that made being gay punishable by life imprisonment, while Nigeria in 2014 instituted punishments for same-sex marriages or civil unions with up to 14 years in prison. Behind the Curtain: In Tanzania, a Crackdown Sends LGBT People Into Hiding 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Vermont was the first state to abolish slavery and in 2000 became the first to legally recognize same-sex civil unions, a precursor to gay marriage. The lessons after threats drive a black legislator to quit 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z Romania is one of six European Union countries that does not allow same-sex marriage or civil unions. Romania Conservatives Wanted Voters to Limit Definition of ‘Family.’ They Failed. 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z Other Israelis get a friend to marry them, or they sign a civil union agreement with a lawyer, or they register as common law spouses or simply live together. Israel’s Latest Culture War Plays Out Under the Wedding Canopy 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z Vermont is a socially liberal state that in 2000 became the first in the nation to establish civil unions, and Ms. Hallquist’s gender identity seemed to fade into the background for many voters. Christine Hallquist, a Transgender Woman, Wins Vermont Governor’s Primary 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z It is not authorized to perform same-sex marriages, although another office nearby does civil unions. With Weddings in Cyprus, Israelis and Lebanese Bridge a Divide 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z In Sweden, which has had civil unions since 1995 and full marriage since 2009, men married to men have triple the suicide rate of men married to women. Is queer culture losing its radical roots? 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z The law bars the state from issuing marriage or civil union licenses anyone under 18, regardless of parental or judicial consent. New Jersey governor signs law banning underage marriage 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z The bonds of civil union that ought to hold us together demand that we love our fellow citizens in their imperfection even as they love us in ours. Opinion | If There’s a Red Wave Election in 2018, This Will Be Why 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Same-sex marriage or civil unions are still not legal in Hong Kong, but in the city's collective memory, Cheung and Tong are fondly remembered as an iconic, loving couple. The undying Asian gay icon in red high heels 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z Times is one of the main movers in acceptance of same sex marriage, starting by including these in their announcements when only civil unions. For Two Months, I Got My News From Print Newspapers. Here’s What I Learned. 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z More recently, Vermont was first on civil unions. What makes Vermont's new marijuana law different 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z The fake wedding is telling of the social paradox of a country that remains traditional, and overwhelmingly culturally Roman Catholic, even as the divorce rate hovers around 50 percent and civil unions become accepted. The Wedding Is Fake, but the Party is Real 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z But some Israelis bypass the restrictions by holding ceremonies of their choice and formalizing their civil union with lawyers, or by marrying abroad. Israeli Orthodox Lawmaker in Trouble Over Gay Nephew’s Wedding 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Duncan Kilmartin is well-known in this part of the Northeast Kingdom as a former state representative, a member of the Six Pack of Republicans that swept to office in 2000 opposing the civil union law. Editorials from around New England 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z Trump recommended that same-sex civil unions receive the same benefits and protections as those in traditional marriages. ‘It’s not my thing’: A history of Trump’s shifting relationship with the LGBT community 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z The same year there were reports of a three-way civil union in Brazil. Polyamorous marriage: Is there a future for three-way weddings? - BBC News 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z Uruguay is also the only Latin American nation outside Cuba that has broadly legalized abortion, and it was one of the first to recognize civil unions and adoption by same-sex couples. In Uruguay’s marijuana experiment, the government is your pot dealer 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z When Malta introduced civil unions in 2013, which gave several rights to gay couples but recognised only marriages contracted abroad, the two men felt they could finally become integrated into Maltese society. Catholic Malta embraces gay marriage - BBC News 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z He is opposed to same-sex marriage but in favor of civil unions. Rod Dreher’s Monastic Vision 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z A committee on Monday approved the measure which bars issuing marriage or civil union licenses to anyone under the age of 18, regardless of parental or judicial consent. Bill aimed at blocking forced marriages advances 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z “People don’t grow up dreaming about being in civil unions or domestic partnerships.” A lawmaker’s solution for marriage debate: Remove the state 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z Owners of the Timber Creek Bed & Breakfast in Paxton contend they don’t believe in same-sex unions and refused to host the ceremony in 2011, the year Illinois legalized same-sex civil unions. Illinois panel backs gay couple in civil union complaint 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Her relationship with her partner, Ms. Kahn, predated the legal protection of civil unions and, later, same-sex marriage. Case Could Help L.G.B.T. People Fight Bias in Senior Housing 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Cavalcoli told Radio Maria that the seismic shocks were “divine punishment” for “the offence to the family and the dignity of marriage, in particular through civil unions”. Italian priest blames earthquakes on gay civil unions 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z The Vatican condemned a right-wing Catholic radio station Friday for saying that a series of earthquakes that hit Italy in the past three months was “God’s punishment” for the country approving same-sex civil unions. World Digest: Nov. 4, 2016 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z The Vatican has condemned a right-wing Catholic radio station after a broadcast said the recent earthquakes in Italy were "God's punishment" for gay civil unions. Vatican condemns radio station over anti-gay comments on quake - BBC News 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z They’d been united in a civil union, but longed to wed, in part, so that Shirley could legally adopt their son. The Loving Legacy: Five interracial couples tell their love stories 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Italian lawmakers earlier this year legalized civil unions, angering the Vatican. Two former nuns married in civil ceremony in Italy 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Miller and Janet Jenkins of Fair Haven, Vermont, dissolved their civil union and Miller left when it seemed likely that her former partner would gain custody of the child born during their time together. 2nd trial in flight of woman, child in same-sex custody case 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z In 2000, while serving as a justice of the peace in Vermont, he performed one of the country’s first legally recognized same-sex civil unions. John R. Coleman, college president who walked in others’ shoes, dies at 95 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z He said these included the approval of same-sex civil unions last May. Vatican condemns radio station over anti-gay comments on quake - BBC News 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z They also want to more quickly overturn a state law that bars same-sex marriages and civil unions. Virginia still has laws banning gay marriage. Should that matter? 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Premier Michael Dunkley said his government was evaluating the results of Thursday’s vote, in which 69 percent opposed same-sex marriage and 63 percent rejected civil unions. Bermuda voters reject same-sex marriage in non-binding vote 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z On June 23rd Bermuda, a British overseas territory, will vote on whether to allow civil unions, gay marriage or neither of the two. Not everyone’s island paradise 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Still, the Italians said there is far more to be done given the limited nature of the new civil union law, which took effect last Sunday. Thousands march for gay rights in Poland, Croatia, Italy 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z The tumult surrounding passage of civil unions in 2000 presaged battles to come all across the country. Editorials from around New England 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Bans on same-sex marriage and civil unions can hamper efforts by same-sex couples to adopt, divorce, make medical decisions for spouses and inherit property, said A.E. Virginia still has laws banning gay marriage. Should that matter? 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Results showed large majorities voting against same-sex marriage and civil unions in separate questions, but the referendum was invalidated because turnout was below 50 percent, officials said Friday. Bermuda voters reject same-sex marriage in non-binding vote 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Gay rights activists hailed the vote as historic, given that Italy was the last of the European Union’s 28 nations to grant legal recognition to civil unions. World Digest: May 11, 2016 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z But she said she favors the proposal of Leni Robredo, who appears to have won the vice presidency, to introduce legislation to provide for civil unions. Philippines Elects Its First Transgender Congresswoman 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Approval of civil unions appalled opponents who mounted a fierce campaign animated by the slogan “Take Back Vermont.” Editorials from around New England 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z It will not allow someone in a same-sex civil union to legally adopt his or her partner’s biological child. Italy Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Gay rights activists hailed the vote as historic, given that Italy was the last of the European Union's 28 nations to grant legal recognition to civil unions. Italy has joined the rest of Europe in giving some legal rights to gay couples 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Politicians in the Chamber of Deputies, Italy’s lower house, voted 369-193 in favour of a vote of confidence in the government, making final approval of the disputed civil unions bill automatic. Italian MPs support introduction of same-sex civil unions 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z After many delays the civil unions bill was watered down in order to secure the necessary support. Italian MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi - BBC News 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Gay couples were already allowed to form civil unions, but the Constitutional Court’s 6-to-3 ruling would give gay couples marriage rights as well. World Digest: April 7, 2016 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z In the late 1990s, civil unions were seen as a radical step. Men of Soccer Don’t Get It, as Usual 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z The couple had a civil union ceremony in his living room, and although the marriage was reportedly never certified, they went off on honeymoon to Newfoundland. The internet black widow: Is this Canada's most dangerous woman? - BBC News 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z Amid concern that civil unions would be too similar to marriage, references to a need for faithfulness were removed. Italian MPs support introduction of same-sex civil unions 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z MPs in the lower house voted 369-193 for the government, ensuring that the civil unions bill will become law. Italian MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi - BBC News 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z “The agreement on civil unions is an historical event for Italy,” wrote Mr. Renzi on his Twitter account following the agreement. Rome Wins Confidence Vote Over Bill on Same-Sex Unions 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Just fifteen years later, civil unions were seen as an accommodation to be discarded in favor of the real thing: Gay marriage. Men of Soccer Don’t Get It, as Usual 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z Gianni Riotta, a journalist and professor at Princeton University, said the fight over the civil unions bill had exposed a fact that sometimes gets overlooked in Italian politics: that the parliament is deeply divided. Italy close to landmark vote in favour of same-sex civil unions 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z Some states never offered domestic partner benefits to their workers, but they did allow those in civil unions to add their partners to their health and retirement plans. How Gay Marriage and Wedding Culture Threaten Other Couples 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Formal approval of civil unions is expected later on Wednesday, but that vote by MPs is seen as a formality, as the confidence vote was the crucial hurdle. Italian MPs back same-sex unions in vote for Renzi - BBC News 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z To some, it was a sign that Francis will not give a doctrinal inch; others saw it as evidence that he might not put up a fight on civil unions. ‘I’m gay and I’m a priest, period.’ 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Thousands of people filled Rome’s Circus Maximus on Saturday to protest a proposal to legally recognize same-sex civil unions in Italy, the only county in Western Europe not to do so. Thousands rally in Rome to protest same-sex civil unions 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z The answer should be the same: no one is obliged to get divorced, no one is obliged to get a civil union. Italians protest against civil unions for same-sex couples 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z The crowd, among them robed Catholic friars, waved placards reading: "No to civil unions." Thousands opposed to gay rights are gathering in Rome's Circus Maximus to protest against legislation that would permit marriage-style unions for same-sex couples and grant them legal recognition as families 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z Conservatives considered his words an endorsement of the opposition, while liberals took them to mean that the church does not view civil unions as marriage, making them potentially acceptable. Italy could finally allow civil unions — but what will the pope say? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z The Italian Senate will begin voting today on legislation to legalize same-sex civil unions. Your Thursday Briefing 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Advertisement “We are the only European country without a norm on civil unions and we want to fill the gap,” Mr. Renzi said last week, predicting passage. Italy Divided Over Effort to Legalize Civil Unions for Gays 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z Chinese authorities do not recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions. 'An important step' for gay rights in China 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z “Politicians were more comfortable saying ‘civil unions’ before they were comfortable saying ‘gay marriage,’ ” Mr. Sarat said. Death Penalty Takes On New Dimension in 2016 Campaign 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Francis’s approach differs radically from that of Benedict, his predecessor, who helped thwart the 2007 measure on civil unions in Italy. Italy could finally allow civil unions — but what will the pope say? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z The civil union measure was debated in Congress for more than a decade until it was passed and signed into law by the president in April. World Digest: Oct. 22, 2015 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z But on Thursday, following months of delays and political jousting, the Italian Senate will begin voting on legislation to legalize civil unions, several years after a similar effort failed. Italy Divided Over Effort to Legalize Civil Unions for Gays 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z The civil union law was debated in Congress for over a decade until it was passed and signed into law by the president in April. Chile's same-sex couples celebrate civil unions: 'History changes today' 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z Chile does not yet allow full marriage, but securing same-sex civil unions in one of the region’s more conservative countries was a victory for activists, and a joy to people like Roxana Ortiz. Hundreds of Chilean same-sex couples eagerly await legalization of civil unions 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z But as Italian lawmakers opened debate Thursday on a new civil unions bill, the Vatican under Pope Francis is taking a very different approach. Italy could finally allow civil unions — but what will the pope say? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Chile does not yet allow full marriage but securing same-sex civil unions in one of the region's more conservative countries was a victory for activists, and a joy to people like Roxana Ortiz. Chileans get ready to celebrate first same-sex civil unions 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z Many Italian cities, including Rome, already offer civil union certifications, though they are mostly symbolic. Italy Divided Over Effort to Legalize Civil Unions for Gays 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z As recently as 2000, civil unions were still not widely available and domestic partnerships didn’t offer federal protections. The Lost History of Gay Adult Adoption 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z "We are finally here with a civil union bill that is very strong," said Senator Monica Cirinna, author of the text. Italian civil union bill finally reaches parliament 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Yet unlike in the last debate on civil unions, in 2007, the powerful Italian bishops’ conference is not directly sponsoring the protest scheduled for Saturday. Italy could finally allow civil unions — but what will the pope say? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z However, there was broad cross-party support in Congress for allowing civil unions. Chileans get ready to celebrate first same-sex civil unions 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z “Well, I prefer to think of it as being very positive about civil unions,” Mrs. Clinton said in a debate sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign and the gay-oriented Logo network. Hillary Clinton flip-flops from 2008 positions in bid for liberal voters’ support 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Senator Monica Cirinna, author of the government's draft legislation for civil unions, says Italy is still stuck in the "Middle Ages." Italy leaves gay couples waiting at the altar 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z For three weeks in October, church leaders will debate social issues like divorce, same-sex civil unions and single parents. Pope Francis Urges Priests to Welcome Remarried Catholics 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z An estimated 70% of Chileans support abortion in specific cases and the Congress this year approved civil unions for gay couples. Can Chile's abortion rights reforms overcome staunch religious opposition? 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z Francis said in an interview that the church could be open to same-sex civil unions, a view he had first voiced as archbishop of Buenos Aires. The Pope Francis Statement That Changed the Church's View on LGBT Issues 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z “It is for the first time ever that this court recognises and orders that states should provide some sort of legal recognition, whether it’s civil unions or registered partnerships.” Ruling that Italy must legally recognise same-sex couples sets tone for Europe 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z The lower house of the Italian parliament approved a motion in June that said the government was committed to pursuing a civil union law. Italy violates human rights of same-sex couples, court rules 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z One measure would redefine same-sex marriages in Colorado as civil unions. Gay marriage opponents propose 2 Colorado ballot measures 2015-07-04T04:00:00Z She said the sign would list some of what she considered the transgressions of Mr. Correa’s government, including corruption of youth and support for same-sex civil unions. Calls to Oust Ecuador’s President Flare Before Visit by the Pope 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z The pope reiterated the church’s teaching that a “marriage is between a man and a woman” but argued that on civil unions, “we have to look at different cases and evaluate them in their variety.” The Pope Francis Statement That Changed the Church's View on LGBT Issues 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z Draft legislation that would authorise civil unions is currently blocked in the Senate. Italian minister goes on hunger strike to support legalisation of gay civil unions 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z Kentucky, for example, spoke loud and clear in 2004 when 73 percent of Kentuckians voted to pass a ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions. Kentucky editorial roundup 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z "He has said the Constitution protects everyone and he's always been for civil unions," says Bennett. GOP Ponders a Way Forward After Crushing Conservative Losses 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z His views were in line with the standard GOP stance that civil unions for gay couples were acceptable, but not marriage. Same-sex marriage: San Diego mayor's reversal in 2007 helped shift public attitudes Dr Ben Carson, who supports civil unions, said: “While I strongly disagree with the supreme court’s decision, their ruling is now the law of the land.” 'Love is love': Obama lauds gay marriage activists in hailing 'a victory for America' 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z Uruguay, Argentina and a string of U.S. states, along with several in Mexico, have legalized gay marriage or civil unions. Raúl Castro's Daughter Sponsors Blessing of Gay Couples 2015-05-09T04:00:00Z In all, 14 states had laws on the books that specifically said same-sex marriages and civil unions would not be performed or recognized in their states. Kentucky editorial roundup 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z Germany's Roman Catholic Church, an influential voice for reforms prompted by Pope Francis, has decided lay employees who divorce and remarry or form gay civil unions should no longer automatically lose their jobs. German Catholic Church opens labor law more to divorced and gays 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z She argued and won the nation’s first case legalizing same-sex marriage, in Massachusetts in 2003, and brought the Vermont case that prompted the state legislature in 2000 to enact civil unions for same-sex couples. Five lawyers take on history in Supreme Court gay marriage case 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z That is why civil unions and even the state-sanctioned marriages that, before the Defense of Marriage Act was overturned, lacked federal recognition—what Ruth Bader Ginsberg called “skim-milk marriage”—are inadequate. Marriage Proposals for Republican Candidates 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Several Latin American countries already recognise civil unions. Chile recognises same-sex civil unions 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z That same year, more than a dozen other states passed very similar amendments supporting traditional marriage and banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. Kentucky editorial roundup 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z She won a ruling from the Vermont Supreme Court in 1999, which led to the first "civil unions" law, and she won the first gay-marriage decision before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in 2003. Gay-rights pioneer to argue Supreme Court marriage case 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z At that time, Obama said he supported civil unions instead of same-sex marriage. Axelrod Reveals a Prickly, Emotional Obama 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z It was because of those conversations that I ended up shifting positions, that civil unions, in fact, were not sufficient rather than marriage. Obama disputes Axelrod’s account of his gay marriage evolution 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z In 2012, the state considered a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions, and the result was a very polarized electorate. Alabama, Where Same-Sex Marriage Remains Deeply Unpopular 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z In the past 10 years, many states either by referendum or legislature have voted to allow same-sex marriages or civil unions … Kentucky editorial roundup 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The measure by Sen. Pat Steadman would answer nuts-and-bolts questions for people in civil unions, such as whether their unions count toward the length of a marriage if they choose to marry. AP-CO—Colorado News Coverage Advisory, CO 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z What he says: “I just think marriage is between a man and a woman, but if you want to have a civil union that’s fine with me.” Here's Where Potential 2016 Candidates Stand On Gay Marriage 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z The amendment, considered one of the strictest in the nation, prohibited gay marriage, civil union and any other form of state recognition of relationships that was not between a man and a woman. Idaho gay marriage fight heads to US Supreme Court 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Idaho voters passed a constitutional amendment in 2006 banning not only gay marriage but also civil unions and any other form of state recognition of relationships other than those between a man and a woman. Gay marriage among Idaho’s top 2014 news 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z A south Florida judge on Wednesday granted what is believed to be the state's first official same-sex divorce to a woman who entered into a civil union in Vermont, her attorney said. Florida judge grants a landmark same-sex divorce 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Solomon says, who notes not a single state offers civil unions for gay couples now. Lessons From the March to Same-Sex Marriage 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z What he’s done: The Republican governor of Ohio quickly walked back his civil union comment, saying he used the term “loosely.” Here's Where Potential 2016 Candidates Stand On Gay Marriage 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Quinn signed into law measures legalizing civil unions and gay marriage as well as a death penalty ban and major tax hike. Illinois governor race: Rauner looks to future as Quinn concedes defeat 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z “I’m OK in civil society for there to be civil unions, insurance rights, domestic partnerships, all those kinds of things,” Lindsay said. Evangelical college gay rights stand causes uproar 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z The divorce was requested by Heather Brassner, who sought to end a civil union that was performed in 2002 in Vermont. Florida judge grants a landmark same-sex divorce 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Cross voted against civil unions in 2010, before he was running as a statewide candidate. Treasurer candidates heat up race for overlooked statewide office 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Among other things, the attorney general’s filing says a civil union is not the same as a marriage and should not be the basis to declare Florida’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Florida AG Bondi opposes gay couple’s divorce 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z He stopped short of backing marriage equality but endorsed the idea of same-sex civil unions. 5 hopefuls in 6th District at Baton Rouge forum 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z The issue of civil unions is still political dynamite. In Vatican and Rome alike, slow progress on gay rights 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Cardinals and bishops summoned by Pope Francis to the Vatican to discuss the modern family have said that homosexuals should be welcomed into the Roman Catholic Church and that heterosexual civil unions have “positive” aspects. In starkly different tone, Vatican report says gays should be welcome 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z The 12-page report, written by a committee picked by Francis, says that without abandoning church teaching on the sacrament of marriage, pastors should recognize that there are “positive aspects of civil unions and cohabitation.” At the Vatican, a Shift in Tone Toward Gays and Divorce 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z I am also considering marriage to my civil union partner; if I should marry her, can I still collect his benefits at 66 and delay mine until 70? Social Security Q&A: Can I Still Collect Spouse's Benefits if I Marry My Civil Union Partner? 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z For that reason, Rosenfeld also included "marriage-like" unions such as domestic partnerships, civil unions, and other arrangements "that include a strong interpersonal commitment" from each partner, he said. Marriage Break-Up Rates Similar for Gay, Straight Couples: Study 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z Renzi’s reaction was to declare that he would table a bill to legalise civil unions. In Vatican and Rome alike, slow progress on gay rights 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Without shifting on church doctrine, a document that was released Monday summing up views expressed halfway through a two-week synod offers a starkly different tone to the traditional Catholic take on gays and civil unions. In starkly different tone, Vatican report says gays should be welcome 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z It is 25 years since Denmark became the first country to celebrate same-sex civil unions. The day Ivan got hitched to Ove 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z Today’s question asks if it’s possible to collect divorced spouse’s benefits after marrying a partner in a civil union. Social Security Q&A: Can I Still Collect Spouse's Benefits if I Marry My Civil Union Partner? 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z In 1999, she won a ruling from the Vermont Supreme Court that led to the first state law recognizing "civil unions." Gay marriage supporters, opponents alike eager for Supreme Court ruling In Springfield, he and other Illinois bishops fought civil unions and later gay marriage. George led flock through tough times After facing criticism from some evangelical leaders over her support for same-sex marriage, she backtracked this month, explaining that she supported civil unions instead. Challenger Upends Brazilian Race for Presidency 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z As the archbishop of Buenos Aires, he supported civil unions as an alternative to gay marriage during 2010 national debate on the issue. Is the Catholic Church ‘Evolving’ on Gay Marriage? 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z But what was surprising was that 40% of respondents mistakenly believed that the federal government would treat a state sanctioned civil union or domestic partnership just like a marriage, which is not the case. Financial Questions Remain For LGBT Couples More Than A Year After DOMA Decision 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Three more recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships. Man appeals to VA for gay partner’s federal benefits 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z Their refusal to back down, even after civil unions passed, ultimately led Catholic Charities, the charitable arm of dioceses across the state, to deny foster care licenses to same-sex couples. George led flock through tough times However, it does not apply to civil unions or similar relationships that might also be recognized under state law. How Marriage Law Ruling Affects Financial Aid Options 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z Colorado allows same-sex civil unions, but a constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2006 defines marriage as between one man and one woman. Colorado attorney general again seeks to halt gay marriage in Boulder 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z They repeated that even as they struggled for years to get civil unions passed through the Colorado Legislature. Colorado gay marriage ban struck, appeal awaits 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The 10th Circuit includes Colorado, which does not allow same-sex marriage but does recognize civil unions. Denver clerk joins Boulder in issuing same-sex marriage licenses 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z Last year, when same-sex civil unions became legal in Colorado, Hall opened her office to couples a minute after midnight. Colorado’s gay marriage fight echoes drama in 1975 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z The state has a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as between one man and one woman, but it does permit civil unions. Colorado clerk: gay marriage bans unconstitutional 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z Colorado does not allow same-sex marriage, but the state amended its constitution to recognize civil unions. Clerk's rebellion for same-sex marriage suits this liberal county 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The Social Security Administration did, however, recently issue guidance saying that the agency will issue spousal benefits to same-sex partners in states that don't recognize same-sex marriage but do allow civil unions or domestic partnerships. A year after Supreme Court ruling, a rundown of what’s changed for same-sex couples "We tell people we have a civil union and they say: What's that? We tell them we are getting married and they say: Where's the party?" Colorado clerk issues licenses to gay couples despite U.S. order 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Senate as an independent, he declared his support for civil unions. Gay rights group endorses Charlie Crist 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z But the domestic partnership and civil union laws enacted over the past decade remain on the books in at least a dozen states. Are Domestic Partnerships A Way For Heterosexual Couples To Avoid The Marriage Tax Penalty? 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z The couple’s date of marriage will be backdated to their date of civil union. Cook County: 120 civil unions convert to marriages 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z "It will probably be a lot of the folks we saw the first day for civil unions," Helander said. Gay marriage legal across Illinois 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z His office opened at midnight when Illinois began issuing civil unions in 2011 and was among the 16 or so that began issuing marriage licenses earlier this year ahead of the June 1 rollout. Gay marriage begins in Ill. after staggered start 2014-06-01T04:00:00Z Nebraska doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnerships because of a constitutional amendment that was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2000. Court hears arguments in same-sex divorce case 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z New Jersey: Allows both domestic partnerships and civil unions. Are Domestic Partnerships A Way For Heterosexual Couples To Avoid The Marriage Tax Penalty? 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z They also will be asked whether they are in a registered domestic partnership or a civil union. Census to change how it counts gay married couples Pennsylvania is the only northeast state that bans both same-sex marriage and civil unions. US judge in Pa. weighs same-sex marriage challenge 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z As a presidential candidate himself, he said he supported civil unions. How the President Got to ‘I Do’ on Same-Sex Marriage 2014-04-16T09:00:02Z In 2004, Michigan voters approved a referendum to the state constitution that made it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. Gay Couples in Michigan Seize Their Chance to Be Married After Ruling 2014-03-22T18:58:42Z Over the past decade, domestic partnerships and civil unions became a popular alternative in many states. Are Domestic Partnerships A Way For Heterosexual Couples To Avoid The Marriage Tax Penalty? 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z São Paulo hosts one of the world’s largest gay pride parades, and since 2010, the Brazilian judiciary has upheld gay couples’ rights to civil unions, adoption and marriage. Transgender Models Prosper in Brazil, Where Carnival and Faith Reign 2014-03-15T23:31:52Z Neither Kansas nor Arizona permits same-sex civil unions or domestic partnerships. Don’t Make ‘Religious Freedom’ a Pawn in the Culture Wars 2014-03-09T05:01:56Z At the suggestion of the judge, Bernard A. Friedman, they expanded their suit to challenge the underlying obstacle — Michigan’s ban on same-sex marriage or even civil unions. In Gay Marriage Suit, a Battle Over Research 2014-03-08T02:55:34Z “As you grow up you learn more and more about people. I do know people in the gay community and when you talk about domestic partnerships and civil unions, you hear that that isn’t enough.” Ky. AG: Pope Influenced Gay Marriage Decision 2014-03-05T01:35:15Z Colorado also recognizes civil unions from other states. Are Domestic Partnerships A Way For Heterosexual Couples To Avoid The Marriage Tax Penalty? 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z The four others have been legally wed in other states and their marriages have been reduced to civil unions at home in Colorado. Same-sex couples challenge Colorado ban on gay marriage 2014-02-20T02:12:36Z The four others have been legally wed in other states and their marriages reduced to civil unions at home in Colorado. Same-sex couples challenge Colorado ban on gay marriage 2014-02-19T23:42:48Z In 2011, the network added relationship options, such as “in a domestic partnership” and “in a civil union.” Facebook changes show it’s no longer a binary world 2014-02-14T16:32:33Z That’s because domestic partnerships and civil unions, recognized by many states, still do not qualify as marriages in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service. Victory, and Tax Changes, for Same-Sex Couples 2014-02-08T01:45:56Z New Hampshire: Once New Hampshire permitted same-sex marriages, civil unions were automatically converted to marriages. Are Domestic Partnerships A Way For Heterosexual Couples To Avoid The Marriage Tax Penalty? 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z He said there was no reason to believe that the legislature, and then 1.3 million Virginians, voted for the constitutional amendment --which also bans the state from enacting civil unions -- because of discrimination against gays. Federal judge pledges quick ruling on Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban 2014-02-04T18:39:10Z The State House approved a proposal Tuesday that would place Indiana’s ban on in the state Constitution while leaving the door open to eventual approval of civil unions. | Midwest: Indiana: House Advances Ban on Gay Marriage 2014-01-29T01:17:27Z In contrast, only 49,000 civil unions were dissolved in 2012, of which interestingly, 40 percent moved on to the stronger bonds of marriage. Letter from Europe: How the French View Life as a Couple 2014-01-27T16:39:12Z The clergy always protest that in vitro fertilization, abortion, civil unions for gays and teaching sex education are at odds with nature. Contributing Op-Ed Writer: The Polish Church’s Gender Problem 2014-01-26T23:10:14Z Both states allow civil unions for same-sex couples, but not marriage. Democrats see same sex marriage as issue that will mobilize voters 2014-01-24T16:15:39Z “God is angry. We are provoking him with abortions and same-sex marriage and civil unions,” she told the Daily Herald. Republican congressional hopeful believes autism and dementia are “punishment” for gay rights and legal abortion 2014-01-23T15:31:00Z “Persons who enter into a same-sex contract or civil union commit an offence and are each liable on conviction to a term of 14 years in prison,” the law says. Dozens Arrested Under Nigeria's Anti-Gay Law 2014-01-15T21:50:21Z The law took effect as gay-rights advocacy is gaining traction elsewhere, led by the United States and other Western nations where the legality and acceptance of same-sex marriage and civil unions are expanding. Nigerian President Signs Ban on Same-Sex Relationships 2014-01-14T01:52:37Z Anyone convicted of entering into a same-sex marriage contract or civil union faces up to 14 years' imprisonment. Nigerian Leader Signs Law Banning Same-Sex Marriage 2014-01-13T18:21:58Z Italian media on Sunday ran headlines saying the pope's words were an opening to legal provision for civil unions for gay couples, a subject of debate in Italy. Vatican denies pope is open to recognition of gay civil unions 2014-01-05T16:47:14Z The Utah poll found that 43 percent preferred civil unions, while 24 percent said the same nationally. Utah’s same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, judge rules 2013-12-21T01:44:47Z Australia has resisted following the lead of Canada and Spain, and even neighboring New Zealand, which in April voted in favor of same-sex marriage, building on a 2005 decision to allow civil unions. Australia High Court Rejects Same-Sex Marriage 2013-12-12T04:13:06Z Pennsylvania is the only state in the northeast region that does not recognize gay marriages or same-sex civil unions. Pennsylvania court may hear gay marriage ban challenge in June 2013-11-22T21:11:17Z The women were among the first people to be joined in a state civil union. Illinois governor signs same-sex marriage into law 2013-11-21T00:26:02Z Virginia is an “attractive target,” said Olson, who lives in the state, because its rejection of same-sex marriage and civil unions is so complete. Lawyers Olson and Boies want Virginia as same-sex marriage test case 2013-09-30T04:01:00Z A New Jersey judge ordered state officials to allow same-sex couples to marry starting October 21, saying the current civil union system unfairly deprives them of federal benefits available to married couples. In big shift, Exxon to provide same-sex marriage benefits 2013-09-28T03:34:55Z That led the legislature to create civil unions as a way of ensuring equal treatment. New Jersey judge allows same-sex marriage 2013-09-28T00:50:29Z They said the separate classification of "civil unions" did not entitle them to the same benefits as married persons. New Jersey gay marriage ban lifted 2013-09-27T22:32:12Z A New Jersey judge on Friday ordered state officials to allow same-sex couples to marry starting October 21, saying the current civil union system unfairly deprives them of federal benefits available to married couples. In big shift, Exxon to provide same-sex marriage benefits 2013-09-27T21:28:16Z The state’s voters in 2006 amended the state constitution to ban such marriages, as well as civil unions, and to forbid recognition of unions performed elsewhere. Lawyers Olson and Boies want Virginia as same-sex marriage test case 2013-09-30T04:01:00Z But some of those differences go away when states allow same-sex marriage or civil unions, researchers found. Kids of gay and lesbian parents lag on insurance 2013-09-27T20:32:06Z Friday's ruling was part of a long legal battle over the state's civil union law. New Jersey judge allows same-sex marriage 2013-09-28T00:50:29Z Others hoped that the votes could stall what they called Colorado’s leftward drift — a shift exemplified by recent votes on gun control, tuition benefits for illegal immigrants and civil unions for same-sex couples. Colorado Lawmakers Ousted in Recall Vote Over Gun Law 2013-09-11T19:13:30Z As the rule is currently written, the investors said they fear couples joined in civil unions or domestic partnerships, rather than technically married, could be prevented from qualifying as "accredited investors." Startup investors seek gay-couple equality from SEC 2013-09-09T17:52:43Z If you live in a state that permits civil unions but not same-sex marriage, for instance, you need to get legally married to be treated as a spouse for federal tax purposes. Your Money: Gay Marrieds Enter New Land of Federal Taxation 2013-08-31T00:30:09Z But it does not extend to civil unions, registered domestic partnerships or other legal relationships, the Treasury said. I.R.S. to Recognize All Gay Marriages, Regardless of State 2013-08-29T18:45:07Z The two were joined in a civil union in February of 2012. U.S. grants equal tax status to same-sex couples 2013-08-29T18:35:00Z He cites ending the death penalty, pushing through civil unions, an expansion of health- care coverage and a $30 billion public works measure that includes money for high-speed rail and other infrastructure projects. In Illinois, a Democratic family feud in governor’s race 2013-08-17T19:25:08Z The result was the civil unions law, and a commission to monitor whether civil unions were indeed providing equal status. New Jersey Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case 2013-08-15T02:20:43Z Case and Clary were joined in a civil union in 2004 in Vermont. Gay couple seeks spousal privilege protection in Kentucky murder trial 2013-08-11T11:07:07Z Gay marriage is legal in the capital and the southern state of Quintana Roo, while the states of Coahuila and Colima allow gay couples to enter into civil unions. Uruguay starts marrying gay couples 2013-08-05T15:13:01Z In April the former copper mining town defied the state's Republican attorney general by approving a civil unions measure for same-sex couples. Arizona town signs up first couple for same-sex civil union 2013-07-06T02:26:22Z To a degree, the careful jockeying mirrors the evolutionary state Democrats were at during 2008 race, when Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were debating the finer points of civil unions. After Gay Marriage Ruling, A Split GOP Takes Stock 2013-07-03T19:05:25Z The Legislature, in response, passed a law allowing civil unions. New Jersey Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case 2013-08-15T02:20:43Z The Legislature responded by passing a civil unions bill. Democrats Push Christie to Support Gay Marriage 2013-07-03T00:52:58Z But even after Wednesday’s decision, the federal government will not recognize civil unions, said Troy Stevenson, executive director of Garden State Equality — thus bolstering the legal argument that unions and marriage are not equal. Both Sides on Same-Sex Marriage Focus on Next Battlegrounds 2013-06-27T12:06:59Z The ordinance also allows employees of the town to access a partner's medical benefits through a civil union, regardless of whether they are in same-sex or heterosexual partnerships. Arizona town signs up first couple for same-sex civil union 2013-07-06T02:26:22Z The two were joined in a civil union in New Jersey in July 2010, and they married in Connecticut a few weeks later. Seeing a Step Toward Equality, or a Spark to Fight Gay Marriage 2013-06-26T17:37:31Z And in recent years, both the Mormon Church and top Catholic leaders — including Pope Francis — have been approving of civil unions that would protect things like wills and hospital visitation rights for same-sex couples. Religious groups OK with gay Scout ban for years now say no problem. What gives? 2013-06-03T15:04:49Z Tuesday's resolution by Brazil's National Council of Justice was based on a 2011 Supreme Court ruling that recognised same-sex civil unions. Brazil paves way for gay marriage 2013-05-14T23:06:30Z In Illinois, which allows civil unions, State House members are considering a same-sex marriage bill that has already been approved in the State Senate. Minnesota Senate Clears Way for Same-Sex Marriage 2013-05-13T21:27:12Z After a meeting with Horne, Bisbee officials softened the language in their ordinance, dropping references that said the city's civil unions would confer rights equivalent to marriage. Arizona town signs up first couple for same-sex civil union 2013-07-06T02:26:22Z In Illinois, which allows civil unions, State House members are mulling a same-sex marriage bill already approved in the State Senate. Minnesota House Approves Same-Sex Marriage 2013-05-09T21:37:09Z The same-sex marriage bill was introduced in the Democrat-controlled legislature last month, barely a year after the state began recognizing same-sex civil unions. Colorado shooting suspect to enter insanity plea; Delaware backs same-sex marriage 2013-05-07T23:45:37Z State lawmakers approved civil unions two years ago. National digest: R.I. Senate passes same-sex bill; man kills five in Illinois town 2013-04-25T00:36:21Z Since 2005, New Zealand has allowed civil unions, which confer many legal rights to gay couples. New Zealand passes gay marriage bill 2013-04-17T11:40:00Z Arizona does not have a law entitling same-sex couples to civil unions, and voters in 2008 approved a change to the state constitution restricting marriage to between a man and a woman. Arizona town signs up first couple for same-sex civil union 2013-07-06T02:26:22Z A March Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 63 percent of Americans support gay marriage or civil unions, though there were sharp regional differences with support higher in the Northeast and lower in the South. NHL joins with group that aims to get gay slurs out of sports 2013-04-11T16:08:17Z Couples will be able to go to City Hall and pay $76 - the cost of a marriage license at the county courthouse - for a civil union certificate. Arizona city becomes state's first to allow same-sex civil unions 2013-04-03T07:30:17Z The proposed ordinance in Bisbee, which a popular local bumper sticker describes as a "liberal oasis in conservative desert," draws on language in a state civil union bill currently stalled in the Republican-controlled Arizona legislature. Arizona city poised to pass state's first civil union ordinance 2013-04-02T10:10:50Z Generally AP uses couples or partners to describe people in civil unions or same-sex marriages. The Meaning of Marriage: A Look at the Language of the Gay-Rights Debate 2013-03-28T00:05:23Z The Bisbee City Council's vote to approve the civil unions measure prompted a warning from Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne, a Republican. Arizona town signs up first couple for same-sex civil union 2013-07-06T02:26:22Z In those states, gay couples may join in civil unions or become domestic partners and have all the benefits of marriage but cannot be married. Oral arguments begin in Prop 8 Supreme Court case 2013-03-26T12:58:00Z She added that while the ordinance only allowed for civil unions, "in reality it's the first step to legalizing same-sex marriage". Arizona city becomes state's first to allow same-sex civil unions 2013-04-03T07:30:17Z They believe marriage will be easier to explain to people at hospitals and other facilities than the civil union they formed after Illinois approved that option in 2011. As Supreme Court reviews gay marriage, Illinois battle heats up 2013-03-26T01:09:29Z Colorado will join eight states that have civil unions or similar laws. Digest 2013-03-22T01:59:39Z When the law takes effect May 1, Colorado will join eight states that recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships in lieu of gay marriage, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Colorado governor signs law to allow same-sex civil unions 2013-03-22T00:35:47Z Overall, surveys have shown a drop in endorsement of civil unions simultaneous to a rise in support of same-sex marriage. Majority supports U.S. benefits for same-sex couples: Reuters/Ipsos poll 2013-03-20T11:11:51Z "The train in this country has left the station on civil unions, just as it did on interracial marriage and voting rights," he said. Arizona city becomes state's first to allow same-sex civil unions 2013-04-03T07:30:17Z The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8 because it relegates such same-sex civil unions to a lower legal status. As Supreme Court reviews gay marriage, Illinois battle heats up 2013-03-26T01:09:29Z Of those, 41 percent said they support full marriage while 22 percent support civil unions; 25 percent say neither option should be legal. In Bible Belt, rift emerges in pro-gay marriage movement 2013-03-13T05:13:23Z Before final passage of the civil unions bill in Colorado, lawmakers rejected a number of Republican-sponsored amendments to the bill. Colorado lawmakers approve bill for same-sex civil unions 2013-03-13T03:39:50Z Eight other states allow civil unions or domestic partnerships with virtually all state marriage benefits, but do not allow couples to marry. Majority supports U.S. benefits for same-sex couples: Reuters/Ipsos poll 2013-03-20T11:11:51Z "If you don't like civil unions, don't get one," he added to cheers. Arizona city becomes state's first to allow same-sex civil unions 2013-04-03T07:30:17Z Though its language opens the door for a broader ruling, the brief remains silent on those states that don’t allow civil unions. What's Behind Obama's Latest Evolution on Gay Marriage 2013-03-01T17:05:21Z Of 7,869 respondents in the South, support for gay marriage is considerably less: 57 percent support gay marriage or civil unions, with 36 percent favoring same-sex marriage and 21 percent favoring civil unions. In Bible Belt, rift emerges in pro-gay marriage movement 2013-03-13T05:13:23Z Assuming enactment of the newly passed bill, Colorado would join eight states that recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships in lieu of gay marriage, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Colorado lawmakers approve bill for same-sex civil unions 2013-03-13T03:39:50Z The question regarding how people feel about same sex marriage and civil unions, with a sample of 24,455 people, had a credibility interval of 0.7 of a percentage point. Majority supports U.S. benefits for same-sex couples: Reuters/Ipsos poll 2013-03-20T11:11:51Z The states allow civil unions or domestic partnerships providing all or virtually all state-level spousal rights but not the "marriage" designation. Obama urges high court to allow gay marriage in California 2013-03-01T00:15:27Z White’s 2011 vote for civil unions was used against him in a primary challenge by a fellow Republican, but the campaign against him didn’t originate in Colorado. NOM declares war on pro-marriage equality Republicans 2013-02-25T21:36:00Z Another 30 percent oppose gay marriage and civil unions. In Bible Belt, rift emerges in pro-gay marriage movement 2013-03-13T05:13:23Z In 2011, Illinois state lawmakers approved civil unions for same-sex couples, but gay rights advocates said this did not go far enough. Illinois starts push to legalize same-sex marriage by Valentine's Day 2013-02-06T01:11:27Z Sponsors of the bill tried to move through similar legislation in 2011, but met with opposition and were forced to change the bill to allow civil unions only. Gay marriage bill advances in Rhode Island legislature 2013-01-25T00:23:01Z State aid may be subject to different rules, if the state is one that recognizes same-sex marriages or civil unions. The Choice Blog: Part 2: Answers to Your Questions About the Fafsa 2013-01-15T10:54:52Z Last May, Republicans, who then controlled the State House of Representatives, defeated a civil unions bill. Governor of Colorado Calls for Background Checks on All Gun Sales 2013-01-11T01:51:43Z Also objecting on Thursday was the Thomas More Society, a public interest law firm that says lawmakers who support the bill will strip away religious liberty protections ensured by civil unions. Same-sex marriage bill heads to Illinois state Senate floor 2013-01-04T04:49:09Z Sponsors of the proposal tried to move through similar legislation in 2011, but met with opposition and were forced to change the bill to allow civil unions only. Bill to legalize gay marriage in Rhode Island is introduced 2013-01-03T23:30:48Z That really is so symbolic of what civil union is -- it's not in the same category as marriage. Chicago couple eagerly awaits Illinois gay marriage vote 2013-01-03T23:47:06Z Nine states and Washington, D.C., allow same-sex marriage, and 12 others, including Illinois, allow civil unions or domestic partnerships. 260 in Illinois Clergy Call for Legal Gay Marriage 2012-12-24T02:33:36Z Same-sex marriages are legal in Mexico City, while civil unions are recognised in several countries in the region. Uruguay gay marriage law advances 2012-12-12T09:07:11Z But Volpe said she was banned from her son's room in a hospital intensive care unit because the administrator did not understand what civil union meant. Same-sex marriage bill heads to Illinois state Senate floor 2013-01-04T04:49:09Z The civil unions created back then were quickly accepted and their annual total is now approaching that of traditional marriages. French Catholics march against same-sex marriage 2012-11-18T19:57:18Z But Santos said an emergency room worker in Illinois or out-of-state might not understand what a civil union is. Chicago couple eagerly awaits Illinois gay marriage vote 2013-01-03T23:47:06Z They have never been happy with being fobbed off with civil unions. Gay marriage: To have and to hold 2012-11-15T16:05:22Z But this week, Democrats here regained control of the House, buttressed by a favorably redrawn legislative map and simmering anger over the civil unions debate. Mark Ferrandino Is Elected Colorado’s First Gay Speaker 2012-11-09T01:47:29Z And some socially conservative black ministers in North Carolina, where voters passed a referendum against gay marriages and civil unions in May, remain troubled that Mr. Obama endorsed same-sex marriage this year. Black Support for Obama Uncertain in 2012 2012-10-09T20:59:50Z One targeted State Senator Jean White, a Republican who supported a civil unions bill that was rejected by the Colorado Legislature. Gay couple sues after photo used in Colorado campaign mailers 2012-09-26T23:01:47Z The Vermont civil union was officially dissolved in 2004; Ms. Miller, the birth mother, was granted custody, and Ms. Jenkins was awarded visitation rights. Trial for Kenneth Miller, Accused of Aiding in a Kidnapping 2012-08-07T02:37:54Z Now most Western countries allow some kind of “civil union” giving homosexuals most of, if not all, the same rights as married straight couples or else full-blown marriage, with the former usually preceding the latter. Gay marriage: To have and to hold 2012-11-15T16:05:22Z The new speaker, State Representative Mark Ferrandino, a Democrat from Denver, was a co-sponsor of the civil unions bill and has vowed to bring it back when the session resumes in January. Mark Ferrandino Is Elected Colorado’s First Gay Speaker 2012-11-09T01:47:29Z They became pioneers of sorts: in 2000, soon after Vermont became the first state to offer civil unions, they traveled there to seal the relationship, adopting the joint surname Miller-Jenkins. A Civil Union Ends in an Abduction and Questions 2012-07-29T00:59:12Z Ten other of the bloc’s countries allow some form of registered partnership or civil union. On Gay Marriage, Europe Strains to Reconcile 27 Interests 2012-07-25T23:34:40Z The Democrat is ardently liberal on some issues; this spring, he called the Colorado legislature into special session in an unsuccessful drive to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. Popular, unpolished Colorado governor shines on national stage 2012-07-25T05:04:57Z Lambda Legal's Taylor said her organization had tracked hundreds of same-sex couples who sought to use the civil unions law and found they continued to be discriminated against. Judge allows two counties to defend Illinois anti-gay marriage law 2012-07-03T23:34:53Z Over the past two years, Republicans have controlled Colorado’s House of Representatives by a single vote, forcing Democrats to seek their support on contentious legislation like on civil unions. Mark Ferrandino Is Elected Colorado’s First Gay Speaker 2012-11-09T01:47:29Z Their civil union was formally dissolved in 2004, and Family Court in Vermont granted custody to Ms. Miller with visiting rights for Ms. Jenkins. A Civil Union Ends in an Abduction and Questions 2012-07-29T00:59:12Z Nine others — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Oregon and Washington — allow comprehensive domestic partnerships or civil unions granting same-sex couples full rights except in name. David Blankenhorn Drops Opposition to Gay Marriage 2012-06-23T01:27:00Z Majorities of African American and Latino youth also support civil unions, marriage and adoption rights. How Minority Millennials Are Driving Politics 2012-06-21T10:30:30Z Mr. Backholm added that because the civil union law was not being challenged, the new debate over marriage would not be about taking away or preserving legal protections. Gay-Marriage Opponents Face Tougher Test in Washington State 2012-06-07T01:21:28Z Mr. McNulty, who was instrumental in blocking the civil union vote in May, said Democrats had successfully been identifying like-minded voters for the last six years. Mark Ferrandino Is Elected Colorado’s First Gay Speaker 2012-11-09T01:47:29Z Marriage, they say, doesn’t require any further explanation, unlike “domestic partnerships” and “civil unions.” Bucks Blog: A Ruling Gives Gay Couples Hope for Financial Equality 2012-05-31T20:32:33Z The move comes just a year after a civil union law took effect in Illinois, granting an array of legal protections for same-sex couples that are similar to those of marriage. Illinois Lawsuits Challenge Gay Marriage Ban 2012-05-31T03:04:40Z The couples suing in Illinois say the civil union status sends the message that the state regards their relationships as inferior. Gay couples in Illinois sue for right to marry 2012-05-30T19:27:38Z On one occasion, a politician in Finland held up the study in Parliament to argue against civil unions, according to Dr. Drescher. Dr. Robert L. Spitzer, Noted Psychiatrist, Apologizes for Study on Gay ?Cure? 2012-05-19T20:42:34Z And according to local polls, civil unions strike a majority of Coloradans as an acceptable compromise. Gay marriage: Punctuated equilibrium 2012-05-10T15:06:15Z They’ve eased up and are offering civil unions as an alternative, but civil unions leave people so unprotected by law from insurance to inheritance to sick care, a whole range of legal protections. What the Rev. Jesse Jackson Has To Say About Gay Marriage 2012-05-17T10:00:37Z In Illinois, where the General Assembly is dominated by Democrats, the civil union bill did not pass easily: 32 to 24 in the State Senate, and 61 to 52 in the House. Illinois Lawsuits Challenge Gay Marriage Ban 2012-05-31T03:04:40Z The couples filing suit say that many people do not understand civil unions, and do not afford civil unions the same respect. Gay couples in Illinois sue for right to marry 2012-05-30T19:27:38Z When he ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 2008, he supported civil unions. Obama: 'I Think Same-Sex Couples Should Be Able to Get Married' 2012-05-09T21:35:29Z Asked about a constitutional amendment approved by voters in North Carolina on Tuesday that banned same-sex marriages, partnerships and civil unions, Mr. Cuomo said, “I believe in states’ rights.” City Room: Cuomo Says Obama Must Make Own Decision on Same-Sex Marriage 2012-05-09T17:20:11Z But after he became president, the White House said that he was referring to civil unions, which he does support. The Caucus: Biden 'Comfortable' With Gay Marriage 2012-05-06T18:38:40Z “I think it’s dangerous to use the courts to adjudicate these important social questions,” said Robert Gilligan, executive director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, which also opposed the civil union law. Illinois Lawsuits Challenge Gay Marriage Ban 2012-05-31T03:04:40Z Illinois civil union law gives same-sex couples the same rights, benefits and responsibilities of married couples under Illinois law, including rights of hospital visitation and shared parental rights. Gay couples in Illinois sue for right to marry 2012-05-30T19:27:38Z It was One Colorado’s support for civil unions that was at issue, Mr. McCloud said. Catholic Fund Heightens Scrutiny of Recipients? Ties 2012-04-05T15:14:37Z The law passed with close votes in both chambers, then under Democratic control, and with last-minute support from Mr. Lynch, who had preferred to retain civil unions. New Hampshire Refuses to Repeal Gay Marriage Right 2012-03-22T05:28:01Z The repeal bill would not invalidate those marriages, but would allow only civil unions for gay couples moving forward. New Hampshire to Vote on Bill to Revoke Gay Marriage Law 2012-02-28T01:17:39Z A lawsuit that challenges New Jersey's civil union law is pending. New Jersey voters want referendum on gay marriage - poll 2012-02-14T05:57:36Z Harris said he sponsored the gay marriage bill because while civil union status is an advance, "separate but equal is clearly unequal." Gay couples in Illinois sue for right to marry 2012-05-30T19:27:38Z The Legislature responded with a law allowing civil unions. New Jersey Senate Votes for Gay Marriage 2012-02-13T23:19:01Z A new lawsuit, which challenges New Jersey's civil union law, is pending. N.J. Senate set to approve gay marriage; veto looms 2012-02-13T17:50:24Z The law passed with close votes in both chambers, which were then under Democratic control, and with last-minute support from Governor Lynch, who had preferred civil unions. New Hampshire to Vote on Bill to Revoke Gay Marriage Law 2012-02-28T01:17:39Z This week, New Jersey's state legislature will vote on a bill to replace civil unions for same-sex couples with marriage, the latest state to take on the contentious issue this year. Civil unions criticized ahead of NJ marriage vote 2012-02-12T23:48:57Z Gusciora and other advocates for gay marriage say the current system of civil unions in New Jersey often denies rights to same-sex couples. Christie Apologizes as Remarks Become Political Foes’ Weapon 2012-02-01T15:49:03Z Advocates for gay marriage claim the current system of civil unions in New Jersey often denies rights to same-sex couples. Christie Finds Himself on Losing Side After Civil-Rights Remarks 2012-01-31T17:25:03Z In 2008, a state panel said civil unions don’t provide the same benefits and protections as marriage. Christie Pledges Gay-Marriage Veto as Democrats Push Forward 2012-01-25T05:37:43Z Gay-marriage supporters say that civil unions are inadequate because many employers do not recognize them. New Jersey legislature revives same-sex marriage push 2012-01-24T21:57:11Z New Jersey is one of four states that allow civil unions -- an institution set up to give the same rights as civil marriage, while reserving marriage for heterosexual couples. Civil unions criticized ahead of NJ marriage vote 2012-02-12T23:48:57Z The Legislature responded with a law allowing civil unions, but gay couples sued, arguing that the civil unions law does not provide equal rights, particularly in health care decisions. Christie Names Gay and Asian Men to N.J. Supreme Court 2012-01-24T02:22:59Z In 2008, a state panel created to evaluate the effectiveness of civil unions said it doesn’t provide the same benefits and protections as marriage. Christie Nominees to Supreme Court Include First Asian-American 2012-01-23T18:46:24Z The Legislature responded that year by approving a measure legalizing civil unions; it was signed by Mr. Corzine. Same-Sex-Marriage Is Trenton Democrats? Priority 2012-01-09T01:57:00Z The controversy in Illinois began when the state legislature voted in November 2010 to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples, which the state’s Catholic bishops lobbied against. For Bishops, a Battle Over Whose Rights Prevail 2011-12-28T16:56:07Z Delaware, Hawaii and Illinois also allow civil unions, and another six, plus the District of Columbia, allow marriage: New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Civil unions criticized ahead of NJ marriage vote 2012-02-12T23:48:57Z Countries including Spain, Argentina, Canada, South Africa and Sweden, allow same-sex couples to marry, while others such as the U.K. and some U.S. and Australian states allow civil unions and registered partnerships. Gillard’s Gay Marriage Vote Plan Wins Over Australian Party 2011-12-03T02:42:01Z He noted his candidate’s consistent opposition to both civil unions and gay marriages, adding that Romney openly supports the New Hampshire repeal effort. GOP presidential contenders? inconsistencies on gay marriage underscore NH repeal effort 2011-11-24T12:37:41Z In Illinois, government officials stopped working with Catholic Charities on adoptions and foster-care placements after 40 years because the agency refused to recognize a new civil union law. Bishops at odds with state, federal governments over gay marriage, health care 2011-11-14T22:54:40Z He has campaigned to create civil unions for gay people, to legalize abortion and even to end religious education in state schools. Poland?s Palikot Movement Signals a Changing Society 2011-10-10T18:39:20Z That year, the legislature voted to allow civil unions. Civil unions criticized ahead of NJ marriage vote 2012-02-12T23:48:57Z Christie’s positions on issues such as illegal immigration, civil unions for same-sex couples and gun-owners’ rights could alienate key portions of the Republican base. Christie Would be Crunched for Money, Staff 2011-10-04T14:29:01Z Christie’s positions on issues such as illegal immigrants, civil unions for same-sex couples and gun-owners’ rights could offend important members of the Republican coalition -- social conservatives, evangelicals and the gun lobby. Christie Would ‘Cannonball’ Republican Field, Face Challenges 2011-10-03T04:25:01Z But he argued that his willingness to agree with Democrats on climate change, civil unions and evolution made him the most realistic choice to win the Oval Office. Other G.O.P. Rivals Hope Front-Runners Will Falter 2011-09-24T01:43:24Z An initial move by the Navy earlier this year to train chaplains about same-sex civil unions in states where they are legal was halted after more than five dozen lawmakers objected. Military portrays repeal of gay ban as business-as-usual, after months of preparation 2011-09-20T07:10:54Z In many cases -- such as obtaining health care benefits for a partner -- gay couples said the equal rights they are guaranteed by civil unions were not automatically enforced. Civil unions criticized ahead of NJ marriage vote 2012-02-12T23:48:57Z A Navy proposal to train chaplains to conduct same-sex civil unions in states where they are legal was shelved earlier this year after more than five dozen lawmakers objected. Navy officer, partner get married moments after midnight in Vt. as ?don?t ask? policy ends 2011-09-20T04:34:34Z An amendment passed by a House Judiciary subcommittee 3 to 1, alters a bill that in its original form banned both gay marriage and civil unions, said House spokeswoman Shannon Shutts. New Hampshire lawmakers move to repeal same-sex marriage 2011-09-14T21:27:59Z The proposal also would bar the state from sanctioning civil unions. North Carolina Voters to Decide on Same-Sex Marriage 2011-09-14T03:10:17Z Vermont was the first state to create civil unions, in 2000, in response to a lawsuit over inequality in its marriage statute. Vt. inn that balked at NY lesbian couple?s wedding reception denies gay discrimination claim 2011-08-23T21:25:10Z He notes the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights have received only about a dozen complaints about civil unions. Civil unions criticized ahead of NJ marriage vote 2012-02-12T23:48:57Z When he as governor of Utah came out in favor of civil unions, it showed how deeply this man is committed to social justice and fair treatment for all people. We talk to Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild 2011-08-20T13:01:00Z The amended bill would allow civil unions but would define marriage as only between a man and a woman, said state Representative David Bates, a Republican and co-sponsor of the amendment. New Hampshire lawmakers move to repeal same-sex marriage 2011-09-14T21:27:59Z The lawsuit had asked the court to rule that the charities' long-standing policy of not placing children with unmarried couples, gay or straight, was consistent with Illinois law, including the measure legalizing gay civil unions. Illinois judge rules against Catholics on foster care 2011-08-18T23:42:20Z Few same-sex couples in Rhode Island have entered into civil unions since the state began offering them. | New England: Rhode Island: Slow Start to Civil Unions 2011-08-16T00:10:29Z Illinois and New Jersey, and Hawaii as of Jan. 1, will recognize them as civil unions, and Washington state as domestic partnerships. ‘Partner’ Becomes ‘Wife’ as N.Y. Begins Marrying Gay Couples 2011-07-24T21:45:01Z An initial move by the Navy earlier this year to train chaplains about same-sex civil unions in states where they are legal was shelved after more than five dozen Congress members objected. Obama formally ends ban on gays in military 2011-07-22T20:53:00Z In addition to his Beijing work for Obama, as governor of Utah he supported same-sex civil unions and a regional cap-and-trade plan for greenhouse gas emissions that was not popular with conservatives. Jon Huntsman plans more aggressive race 2011-07-22T19:13:34Z "We don't want to see them leave the field, but the law has changed in Illinois and all child welfare agencies have to respect civil unions," he said. Illinois judge rules against Catholics on foster care 2011-08-18T23:42:20Z Nine couples were joined in a civil union in July, the first month licenses were available. | New England: Rhode Island: Slow Start to Civil Unions 2011-08-16T00:10:29Z Is marriage, then, merely a civil union formed under the eyes of the church-police? A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z Eight other states offer civil unions that are legally equivalent to marriage. New York in gay marriage lottery 2011-07-19T21:10:51Z He helped defeat legislation that would have legalized civil unions for gay couples in Colorado. For Philadelphia Archdiocese, a Powerful Conservative Voice 2011-07-19T20:37:51Z The two women briefly considered filing for a civil union in New Jersey but decided against it. For Three Same-Sex Couples, Together Many Years, the Wait Is About Over 2011-07-19T02:20:04Z Groups that fought a losing battle this year to extend marriage to same-sex couples in the state say the tepid response to civil unions shows that they are a poor substitute for marriage. | New England: Rhode Island: Slow Start to Civil Unions 2011-08-16T00:10:29Z If New York had allowed gay marriage in 2000, my girlfriend and I would never have driven to Vermont from Brooklyn to seize its groundbreaking offer of a same-sex civil union. Bound in a Gay Union by a State That Didn?t Recognize It 2011-07-15T17:30:36Z They oppose on religious grounds the Illinois civil union law allowing gays to adopt children or provide foster care. Ill. Catholic dioceses file suit disputing enforcement of placing foster kids with gay couples 2011-07-12T21:19:17Z Catholic officials in Peoria, Joliet and Springfield have sued over the state’s civil union law because they oppose on religious grounds allowing gays in newly recognized civil unions to adopt children or provide foster care. Ill. Catholic dioceses file suit disputing enforcement of placing foster kids with gay couples 2011-07-12T16:17:55Z He’s for civil unions, and in favor of granting health insurance and inheritance rights to same-sex couples, and says the U.S. Letter From Washington: Evolving Politics on Gay Marriage 2011-07-03T15:50:06Z "This extraordinary exemption eviscerates the important rights that enacting a civil union law was meant to guarantee for same sex couples in the first place," Chafee said. Rhode Island governor signs gay civil unions despite doubts 2011-07-02T20:02:50Z He nimbly quoted precedent from other New York cases that recognized Vermont civil unions, for limited purposes. Bound in a Gay Union by a State That Didn?t Recognize It 2011-07-15T17:30:36Z The legislation, which already has passed the state House, allows gay couples to enter into civil unions that offer the same rights and benefits given to married couples under Rhode Island law. RI Passes Civil Unions Bill; Gov Intends To Sign 2011-06-30T02:15:00Z Gay rights groups in Rhode Island opposed a civil union bill because they found the religious exemptions too sweeping. Room For Debate: Are Religion and Marriage Indivisible? 2011-06-29T23:10:03Z The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday afternoon voted 7-4 to approve the controversial civil unions proposal and the full Senate was expected to approve the bill sometime after 8 p.m., Rhode Island takes major step toward approving civil unions 2011-06-29T23:09:00Z |
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