The bill was passed in both House and Senate over the course of the last couple weeks, and signed by the governor a couple hours ago. Maine is now the 5th state in the nation allowing same-sex couples to marry.

More info at a local site, but in anticipation of their site not being able to handle the traffic, I'm linking to the AP. picked by Marli 7 months ago

The National Organization for Marriage has a series of ads set to run on CNN, the Fox News Channel, and MSNBC in the coming days. In the ad, actors make disproven claims about marriage for lesbian and gay couples. picked by suebe 8 months ago

In Canada, religious objections are apparently not considered viable excuses for not doing your job. A Saskatchewan marriage commissioner who refused to marry a same-sex couple has lost his appeal of a human rights ruling. picked by chinook 4 months ago

The duo that duped NYC officials have had their marriage revoked by the city.

Update to an earlier post. picked by suebe 6 months ago

As the debate to legalize gay marriage rages on within the chaotic confines of Albany, two young men took matters into their own hands and hoodwinked their way into a marriage certificate at the City Clerk's Office. picked by suebe 6 months ago

Sweden became the seventh country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide after a six-hour debate on Wednesday among parliament members. picked by funkfrost 8 months ago

A list of ingredients for a good marriage. I usually wouldn't post crap like this, but this list was actually pretty damn good (and entertaining). It is in two parts though, so make sure to click through to the second page. picked by theclansman 9 months ago

A Roseville couple who refused to sign their marriage license because new forms didn't use the terms bride and groom have settled their lawsuit with the state, their attorney said. picked by kakana 8 months ago

The Washington Supreme Court stated homosexuals could be prevented from marrying "because Washington has a legitimate interest in preserving marriage for couples who can procreate." In response, Initiative 957 has been accepted by Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed. This initiative, if passed, would in part, require "married couples to provide proof of procreation within three ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

The New Jersey Supreme Court gave the legislature six months to either amend the state's marriage statutes to include gay people, or write a new law in which same-sex couples "would enjoy the rights of civil marriage." picked by hypnotode 3 years ago

The state joins California and Massachusetts as the only states to permit same-sex marriages. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Ben & Jerry’s is temporarily renaming popular “Chubby Hubby” ice cream “Hubby Hubby” beginning today to celebrate the start of legalized gay marriage in its home state of Vermont. picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

I love this lady. She still looks great. But don't ask her about marriage. Very funny video from Entertainment Tonight. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Vermont has become the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote. The senate and house was able to override the governor's veto. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

The California Supreme Court upheld Tuesday a ban on same-sex marriages that state voters passed in November, but it allowed about 18,000 same-sex marriages performed before the ban to remain valid. picked by greenfourth 6 months ago

Nichols was fined $2,500 last May for refusing to perform a marriage for a couple because they were gay. Nichols now says that the province is violating his religious beliefs and that he should be allowed to deny his services to whomever he pleases. picked by funkfrost 1 year ago

NAIROBI, Kenya - A Kenyan man's offer of 40 goats and 20 cows for Chelsea Clinton's hand in marriage may still be on the table — and Hillary Rodham Clinton has promised to convey the "very kind offer" to her daughter. picked by iamamaniac 4 months ago

Offers articles on basic marriage help and tips on coping with difficult issues. Also includes marriage news, its stages, advice, and self-tests. Really awesome resources. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

Death, like everything in their 62-year marriage, was something the Mosers faced together. picked by iamtoni78 10 months ago

"A Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have." picked by gammerus 2 months ago