/news/tags/same-sex-marriage same-sex marriage en-US Copyright Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:18:51 GMT /npr-news/2022-12-13/biden-signs-respect-for-marriage-act-reflecting-his-and-the-countrys-evolution The bill signing comes after months of work on Capitol Hill and years of changed attitudes — even as the threat looms that the conservative Supreme Court could roll back same-sex marriage rights. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:18:51 GMT /npr-news/2022-12-13/biden-signs-respect-for-marriage-act-reflecting-his-and-the-countrys-evolution Domenico Montanaro /news/2022-11-23/brown-says-federal-marriage-protections-could-get-final-approval-next-week The U.S. Senate is expected to hold the next vote on a bill that would codify protections for same-sex and interracial marriages as early as Monday. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:30:02 GMT /news/2022-11-23/brown-says-federal-marriage-protections-could-get-final-approval-next-week Andy Chow /news/npr-news/2022-09-27/cuba-approves-same-sex-marriage-in-a-referendum Cubans have approved a sweeping "family law" code that will allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents, officials said. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:22:28 GMT /news/npr-news/2022-09-27/cuba-approves-same-sex-marriage-in-a-referendum The Associated Press /news/community/2022-09-22/morning-headlines-ohio-debate-commission-cancels-debates-and-more There will be no debates for the races for Ohio governor and U.S. Senate due to the refusal of the Republican candidates to participate; Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) says the U.S. Senate will not vote until November on a bill implementing federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage ... and more stories. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:59:46 GMT /news/community/2022-09-22/morning-headlines-ohio-debate-commission-cancels-debates-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/community/2022-07-28/morning-headlines-three-indicted-on-lesser-charges-for-akron-teens-death-and-more The suspects, who were playing basketball when the teen and his friends fired toy water beads at them, were initially charged with murder and felonious assault; Gov. Mike DeWine has suggested he would not support a ban on contraceptives or same-sex marriage if proposed by state lawmakers; and more stories. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:34:39 GMT /news/community/2022-07-28/morning-headlines-three-indicted-on-lesser-charges-for-akron-teens-death-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/government-politics/2022-07-21/ohio-republican-sen-rob-portman-co-sponsors-a-bill-protecting-marriage-equality Portman changed his stance on same-sex marriage after his son came out as gay in 2013. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:47:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-21/ohio-republican-sen-rob-portman-co-sponsors-a-bill-protecting-marriage-equality Braedon Olsen /news/government-politics/2017-02-16/ohios-house-speaker-pushes-the-pastor-protection-act There’s another indication a controversial bill nicknamed the “pastor protection act” might be on its way to becoming law. Republican House Speaker Cliff… Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:21:33 GMT /news/government-politics/2017-02-16/ohios-house-speaker-pushes-the-pastor-protection-act Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2016-05-11/conservatives-call-for-a-vote-on-controversial-pastor-protection-act The sponsor of a controversial bill that aims to protect clergy who oppose same-sex marriage from lawsuits says it’s being blocked from coming to the… Wed, 11 May 2016 23:20:41 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-05-11/conservatives-call-for-a-vote-on-controversial-pastor-protection-act Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2015-12-08/religious-protection-bill-prompts-fears-of-threat-to-marriage-equality A bill that’s meant to add safeguards for religious leaders has some lawmakers worried about the unintended consequences it could have on marriage… Tue, 08 Dec 2015 21:41:14 GMT /news/government-politics/2015-12-08/religious-protection-bill-prompts-fears-of-threat-to-marriage-equality Andy Chow