Same-Sex Marriage Trends in the U.S.

The number of U.S. households headed by same-sex married couples is steadily growing, with reasons for marriage including love and legal rights. Some Republican lawmakers are urging the Supreme Court to reverse the decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples tend to have higher education levels and income but are less likely to have children due to unique barriers.

Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting 2025

The 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage and called for the reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling legalizing it. They also supported policies promoting childbearing and curbing sports betting.

Southern Baptist Convention Meeting in Dallas

Southern Baptists are meeting in Dallas to discuss resolutions on banning pornography, reversing same-sex marriage laws, and promoting policies based on biblical principles. The convention also faces internal controversies such as banning churches with women pastors and defunding the public policy arm. The meeting marks the 40th anniversary of a pivotal convention that led to a more conservative faction taking over the denomination.

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to legally recognize equal marriage, allowing hundreds of same-sex couples to tie the knot. The new legislation grants same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples, including the right to adopt. The move was celebrated by the LGBTQ+ community and is seen as a historic day in Thailand.

Thailand Officially Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand officially recognizes same-sex marriage, allowing almost 200 couples to register marriages at a mass wedding event in Bangkok. The new law grants LGBT couples legal and financial rights and makes Thailand the first in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage.

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Thailand lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriage, potentially making it the third country in Asia to permit same-sex marriage.

Same-Sex Marriage in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Same-sex couples in Cambridge, Massachusetts began filling out marriage license applications on May 17, 2004. One married couple reflects on their wedding and marriage since then.

Japan's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A high court in Japan ruled the country's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, despite opposition from the conservative government. The ruling was welcomed by rights groups but the government is considering its next steps.

Same-Sex Marriage Legalization in Greece

Greece passes landmark bill allowing same-sex couples to marry, with the first lesbian couple getting married in a historic ceremony in Athens. The law also grants LGBTQ couples the right to adopt children.

Backlash Against Same-Sex Marriage Law in Greece

The Orthodox Church of Greece is facing backlash for imposing a religious ban on two local lawmakers who supported a landmark law allowing same-sex civil marriage in Greece, the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage.

Czech Republic Parliament Rejects Same-Sex Marriage

The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic rejected same-sex marriage but affirmed existing partnerships for gay couples. The legislation also prohibits same-sex couples from adopting children.

Justice Alito's criticism of the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling

Justice Alito criticizes the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, warning of labeling those who oppose homosexuality as bigots. He expressed discontent with the 2015 ruling and concerns about religious discrimination in jury selection.