Rappler's latest stories on marriage equality
#WeAreFamilyToo: LGBT groups push for marriage equality outside SC
Despite challenges faced by various LGBT groups, they are hopeful that it is the most opportune time to fight for marriage equality
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on same-sex marriage
The oral arguments will give marriage equality advocates their most-awaited day in court
Gay couples register weddings on day one of marriage equality
The first weddings are expected on January 9
Australia lawmakers approve same-sex marriage
(UPDATED) All but 4 MPs in the 150-seat House of Representatives vote in support of marriage equality, after the Senate passed the bill 43-12 last week
Australian Senate passes gay marriage bill in key step
(UPDATED) The law is expected to pass through the lower house of parliament comfortably in coming weeks after most lawmakers agree to honor 'the will of Australians'
Celebrations as Australians back same-sex marriage
Thousands of marriage equality supporters take to parks and squares across the vast continent, hugging, dancing and singing under clouds of glitter when the results of the two-month-long postal survey are announced
Australians say 'yes' to gay marriage
(UPDATED) Same-sex couples could be able to marry by Christmas, but first parliament must adopt legislation giving the non-binding vote result the force of law
Australia court dismisses challenge to gay marriage postal vote
The decision means ballot papers will be sent out as scheduled next week with results known in November
Australia same-sex marriage vote faces legal challenge
UPDATED Same sex marriage advocates launch legal action in Australia s highest court against a controversial government plan for a postal vote on the issue calling it divisive and harmful
Gay marriage postal vote sparks fury, debate in Australia
Polls indicate popular support in Australia for marriage equality but the issue has dragged on for more than a decade amid political wrangling over the best way to vote on the issue
Same-sex marriage push divides Merkel's ruling coalition
The reform would grant full marital rights including child adoption to gay and lesbian couples who in Germany are now only able to enter so called civil unions
Taiwan top court rules in favor of gay marriage
Taiwan s constitutional court gives the government two years to implement the ruling
Hope in Taiwan ahead of landmark gay marriage ruling
Taiwan is seen as one of the most progressive societies in the region when it comes to gay rights Momentum is gathering since President Tsai Ing wen – who has openly supported marriage equality – came to power last May
Top 10 Facebook moments in 2015 for Filipinos
What topics did you like comment on or share this 2015? Rappler picks the top global and national events that dominated the Facebook news feeds of Filipinos
Slovenia court allows referendum on gay marriage
The court s decision comes after parliament in March adopted a bill giving same sex couples the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples
Lea Salonga: Twisting my words on same-sex marriage is 'ungodlike'
The acclaimed Broadway actress says her remarks on same sex marriage were twisted and misinterpreted in a CBCP News report
Lea Salonga asks: 'Are you just blindly following religion?'
The critically acclaimed singer urges critics of the RH law and same sex marriage not to let other people decide their stance on the controversial issues
Same-sex couples denied marriage in QC, vows battle not over
The move is in support of lawyer Jesus Falcis Supreme Court petition for marriage equality in the Philippines
Two women in love: From Pampanga to Manila and back
An office romance brings two women to two cities They end up at the altar
CBCP on gay marriage ruling: Church cares for all
While sticking to Church doctrine Catholic bishops vow to revisit our concepts and presuppositions after the US Supreme Court favored same sex marriage
12 best quotes, excerpts from #LoveWins decision
The Court s opinion articulates why the law could no longer block what the justices call a fundamental right See 12 quotes and excerpts here:
Dear god, why the love ban?
Marriage equality is just among the LGBT movement s goals The main struggle however is for societies to finally free themselves from gender based discrimination
Thoughts on same-sex marriage over brunch
A piece of paper will not make a difference in how much they love each other but it will make a huge difference in being able to own and share property visit each other in the hospital or pass on an inheritance should one die
Australia's first gay marriages held ahead of court ruling
A looming court decision may have implications on the country s first gay marriages celebrated on December 7 Saturday
Same-sex couples tie knot in New Zealand
Vows were exchanged in venues ranging from an airliner cruising at 30 000 feet 9 150 meters to a historic bath house as gay men and women took advantage of the law change
CONVERSATION: #LoveIsLove and DOMA
How will the US Supreme Court s landmark decision on the Defense of Marriage Act affect the LGBT movement here and elsewhere?
FilAms praise verdict on gay couples
It is no longer a question of gay rights but civil rights says Michelle Manangan an LGBT rights advocate who lives in San Francisco California
Social Media wRap: April Fools', Gwiyomi, and more
This week on social media: pranks nostalgia gay marriage and a monkey
Supreme Court tackles US law on gay marriage
Justices tackled the constitutionality of DOMA which prevents same sex couples from enjoying the same federal rights as heterosexual couples
