Jun 24, 2011 · ALBANY — Lawmakers voted late Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state where gay and lesbian couples will be able to wed

May 22, 2015 · Countries That Allow Gay Marriage. Germany (2017) On June 30, 2017, Germany became the 15th European country to enact legislation allowing same-sex couples to wed.

People celebrate in front of Germany’s lower house of parliament, or Bundestag, after lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage, in Berlin, Germany, June 30, 2017

While several states allow gay marriage in the US, the federal government does not recognize same-sex marriage due to the Defense of Marriage Act.

How the Supreme Court’s decision for gay marriage could affect religious institutions. By David Masci 182 comments

In a historic move, the Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-4 decision, legalized gay marriage throughout the United States, declaring that the constitutional principle of

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Jun 30, 2017 · German lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, a landmark decision which came just days after Angela Merkel softened her stance on the issue.

Jun 29, 2017 · German lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriage. German Chancellor Angela Merkel did an about-face, freeing members of her party to vote their

As Taiwan prepares to legalize gay marriage, homosexuality is still condemned in certain nations.