In a really positive move, a Northern Ireland minister has agreed to discuss the idea of holding referendums on reforming the region’s abortion and gay marriage laws. Continue reading Possibility of Northern Ireland Abortion and Gay Marriage Referendum Raised
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DUP Block Northern Irish Gay Marriage
It really should have been a great day. Monday saw the Northern Irish Assembly narrowly vote in favour of gay marriage equality. However, as ever in this part of the world, things are never designed to run that smoothly. Continue reading DUP Block Northern Irish Gay Marriage
Kid Gives Anti-Gay Preacher Hell
We have been hearing a lot this week about the decision to allow gay marriage all over America. It is truly a wonderful thing that people can now marry whoever they want in such a powerful and influential country. The times really are changing (to paraphrase Bob Dylan) and this was really encapsulated with this wonderful video which came out a few days ago. Continue reading Kid Gives Anti-Gay Preacher Hell
U.S Supreme Court Votes For Gay Marriage!
Well, it has happened. A day that we all wanted, but never really expected to see. The Supreme Court in America has ruled that gay marriage is a right that everyone in the country has, regardless of what State they are in. Continue reading U.S Supreme Court Votes For Gay Marriage!
Bakers Lose ‘Gay Cake’ Case
In a landmark ruling, a judge has ruled that a Christian run bakery in County Antrim discriminated against a gay couple when they refused to bake a cake with a pro-gay marriage message. Continue reading Bakers Lose ‘Gay Cake’ Case
Gay Rights Storm Over Cake Refusal!
Here at Escort Ireland, we are all for equality. We take any attempts at discrimination very seriously, and we long for the day when people are just managed by the human beings they are, and nothing else. This is why we found this story absolutely fascinating, and possibly slightly worrying. Continue reading Gay Rights Storm Over Cake Refusal!
Northern Ireland Rejects Gay Marriage…Again!
So the Northern Irish Assembly has voted to reject gay marriage again. This makes it the third time as a nation we have thrown away the chance to give real equality to to our gay brothers and sisters. This is a deeply troubling in my opinion. Continue reading Northern Ireland Rejects Gay Marriage…Again!
Ireland to have Referendum on Gay Marriage in 2015!
Over the years we have seen Ireland become a gradually more liberal society. Yes, there is a conservative core, but the younger generation really do see people as people, and are not weighed down with traditional views on what is ‘right’ or ‘deviant’. Continue reading Ireland to have Referendum on Gay Marriage in 2015!
Australia Set for Gay Marriage Row!
It appears a row is brewing in Australia over the issue of gay marriage, after the Australian Capital Territory legalised same-sex weddings. Continue reading Australia Set for Gay Marriage Row!